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Lead Commercial Proposals Manager-1

Role overview

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's Degree with 3 plus years' experience in a Sales/Commercial function or high school diploma/equivalent with 6 years' experience in Sales/Commercial function
  • Experience working in a cross-functional team to include Sales, Legal, Finance, Engineering
  • Details oriented with ability to analyze financial and commercial data to support sound business decision-making
  • Demonstrated experience in managing complex workflows and working in a matrix environment to achieve defined deliverable

Responsibilities

  • Own and drive the commercial strategy for Steam Power Nuclear deals from tender through project handover
  • Develop proposals in support of the Nuclear Services Business; act as the focal point during the proposal development effort, including scoping, costing, risk analysis, approvals, contract negotiation, handover to project execution
  • Act as the lead commercial authority for assigned deals, providing guidance to leadership on commercial risk, opportunity development, and market/value pricing
  • Ensure risks and opportunities are actively managed and reflected in cost estimates and handover documents

Key facts

  • Remote from: United States
  • Full time
  • Senior (5-10 years)
  • English

Hard skills

Other skills

  • Sales
  • Problem Solving
  • Non-Verbal Communication
  • Detail Oriented
  • Planning

About the company

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GE Vernova

Energy Technology

Building on over 130 years of experience, GE Vernova is leading a new era of energy – electrifying the world while simultaneously working to decarbonize it. Addressing the climate crisis is an urgent global priority and we take our responsibility seriously. If we want our energy future to be different…we must be different. Our mission is embedded in our name. We retain our treasured legacy, “GE,” in our name as an enduring and hard-earned badge of quality and ingenuity. “Ver” / “verde” signal Earth’s verdant and lush ecosystems. “Nova,” from the Latin “novus,” nods to a new, innovative era of lower carbon energy that GE Vernova will help deliver. GE Vernova brings together GE’s portfolio of energy businesses including Power, Wind, Electrification and Digital businesses. With focus, GE Vernova is accelerating the path to more reliable, affordable, and sustainable energy, while helping our customers power economies and deliver the electricity that is vital to health, safety, security, and improved quality of life. Together, we have The Energy to Change the World.

Company details

Company typeXLarge
IndustryEnergy Technology
Company size10001

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Job description

Job Description Summary

The Lead Commercial Manager will lead the proposal development for GE Steam Power Nuclear projects and service agreements, from tender through handover to execution. This role is accountable for contract structuring and negotiation, commercial risk and opportunity management, and margin and cash protection across the project lifecycle. Partnering closely with Sales, Project Management, Finance, Legal, and Engineering, the Lead Commercial Manager serves as a trusted commercial authority, ensuring disciplined risk management, procedure & policy compliance, and strong customer outcomes.

Job Description

Roles and Responsibilities

  • Own and drive the commercial strategy for Steam Power Nuclear deals from tender through project handover
  • Develop proposals in support of the Nuclear Services Business; act as the focal point during the proposal development effort, including:
    • Scoping
    • Costing
    • Risk Analysis
    • Approvals
    • Contract Negotiation
    • Handover to Project Execution
  • Act as the lead commercial authority for assigned deals, providing guidance to leadership on commercial risk, opportunity development, and market/value pricing.
  • Participate in the negotiation of key commercial terms such as pricing, escalation, liquidated damages and payment milestones, as well as key terms & conditions including warranties, intellectual property, and limitation of liability.
  • Ensure risks and opportunities are actively managed and reflected in cost estimates and handover documents.​
  • Actively manage workflow thru GEV Steam Commercial process to ensure proposal is developed with rigor and delivered on-time
  • Assist Contract Management/Legal to draft, review, and finalize contracts and amendments, ensuring clarity, enforceability, and policy compliance
  • Lead commercial handover from Sales to Project execution, ensuring all assumptions, risks, and obligations are documented and understood

Required Qualifications


  • Bachelor's Degree with 3 plus years' experience in a Sales/Commercial function or high school diploma/equivalent with 6 years' experience in Sales/Commercial function.
  • Experience working in a cross-functional team to include Sales, Legal, Finance, Engineering
  • Details oriented with ability to analyze financial and commercial data to support sound business decision-making
  • Demonstrated experience in managing complex workflows and working in a matrix environment to achieve defined deliverable

Desired Characteristics

  • Strong oral and written communication skills. Demonstrated ability to analyze and resolve problems. Ability to document, plan, market, and execute programs. Established project management skills.
  • Prior experience in Steam/Gas Turbine Services business
  • Prior experience developing commercial proposals, with a particular focus in the energy industry
  • Strong background in Terms and Conditions and commercial risk assessment

    Note:
    To comply with US immigration and other legal requirements, it is necessary to specify the minimum number of years' experience required for any role based within the USA. For roles outside of the USA, to ensure compliance with applicable legislation, the JDs should focus on the substantive level of experience required for the role and a minimum number of years should NOT be used.

Additional Information

GE 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

#LI-Remote - This is a remote positionApplication Deadline: October 31, 2026For candidates applying to a U.S. based position, the pay range for this position is between $92,800.00 and $154,700.00. 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 October 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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