The Senior Commercial Manager will be providing commercial support to the Sales Team to enable growth of controls product lines across the pole/region in the Control Solutions & Services (CSS) business line. This individual will be responsible to lead the overall proposal development, by bringing key stakeholders (sales, finance, engineering, product line, tax, risk, legal, execution, among others) to implement the overall technical and commercial deal strategy. The Commercial Manager reports for the Pole/Regional Commercial Operations Leader.Job Description
Roles and Responsibilities
- Work with Sales to develop the competitive proposal and partner to develop a winning strategy.
- Lead the Inquiry-to-Order (ITO) proposal generation for Core & Complex Control Projects.
- Review customer tender terms and conditions, identify deviations, mitigation, fall back language, while work with relevant subject matter experts.
- Collaborate with the Commercial Leader, subject matter experts, approvers and functional teams to clearly outline scope, cost, risk and pricing strategy meeting both customer and GE Vernova’ s business goals.
- Review of terms and conditions & risk management assessment & mitigation.
- Manage the tender schedule and ensure timely internal approvals, bid submission and readiness for order booking.
- Present deals for the Commercial Review Board (CRB) complying with ITO process and the established delegation of authority.
- Actively participate in commercial & technical meetings & contract negotiations with customers.
- Manage the advance release and short cycle process.
- Support handover meetings with Order-to-Remittance (OTR) team to accurately depict the As-Sold financials and scope of supply.
- Use Salesforce.com to manage proposal risk profile and pipeline forecasts.
- Lead communications at all organizational levels including leading deal reviews with senior and executive leadership.
- Own the ITO commercial process, support other organizational functions as necessary.
- Lead and be part of LEAN & commercial excellence initiatives.
Required Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree in Engineering or business administration.
- 5 or more years' experience in Power Generation business projects and/or tendering.
- Experience with contract drafting – managing both commercial and legal terms within a customer agreement.
- Knowledge in public tendering processes, regional procurement rules & regulations.
- Understanding of financial models and advanced-level formula driven spreadsheets.
Eligibility Requirements
- Must be legally authorized to work in the USA without sponsorship now or in the future.
- Willingness to travel, 20%
Desired Characteristics
- Masters of Business Administration (MBA).
- Strong knowledge in the CSS Control Product Line.
- Knowledge of GE Gas Power, GE Nuclear businesses.
- Commercial Leadership Program (CLP) graduates.
- Strong business acumen, negotiation, analytical and interpersonal skills.
- Ability to lead and influence cross functionally.
- Ability to lead customer negotiations and handle customer communication.
- Knowledge of multiyear services / maintenance agreements modeling and quoting.
- Proven Leadership in Project organization.
- Commercial and technical experience.
- High energy, positive individual loving operational challenges.
- High sense of ownership, drive and support continuous improvement.
About GE Vernova Gas Power
GE Vernova’ s Gas Power business engineers advanced, efficient natural gas-powered technologies and services, along with decarbonization solutions that aim to help electrify a lower carbon future. It is a global leader in gas turbines and power plant technologies and services with the industry’s largest installed base.
Additional InformationGE Vernova offers a great work environment, professional development, challenging careers, and competitive compensation. GE Vernova is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion, national or ethnic origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, disability, protected veteran status or other characteristics protected by law.
GE Vernova will only employ those who are legally authorized to work in the United States for this opening. Any offer of employment is conditioned upon the successful completion of a drug screen (as applicable).
Relocation Assistance Provided: No
For candidates applying to a U.S. based position, the pay range for this position is between $108,600.00 and $181,000.00. The Company pays a geographic differential of 110%, 120% or 130% of salary in certain areas. The specific pay offered may be influenced by a variety of factors, including the candidate’s experience, education, and skill set.
Bonus eligibility: discretionary annual bonus.
This posting is expected to remain open for at least seven days after it was posted on March 13, 2026.
Available benefits include medical, dental, vision, and prescription drug coverage; access to Health Coach from GE Vernova, a 24/7 nurse-based resource; and access to the Employee Assistance Program, providing 24/7 confidential assessment, counseling and referral services. Retirement benefits include the GE Vernova Retirement Savings Plan, a tax-advantaged 401(k) savings opportunity with company matching contributions and company retirement contributions, as well as access to Fidelity resources and financial planning consultants. Other benefits include tuition assistance, adoption assistance, paid parental leave, disability benefits, life insurance, 12 paid holidays, and permissive time off.
GE Vernova Inc. or its affiliates (collectively or individually, “GE Vernova”) sponsor certain employee benefit plans or programs GE Vernova reserves the right to terminate, amend, suspend, replace, or modify its benefit plans and programs at any time and for any reason, in its sole discretion. No individual has a vested right to any benefit under a GE Vernova welfare benefit plan or program. This document does not create a contract of employment with any individual.
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