Contract Performance Manager - Turbine Services

GE Vernova, Inc.; North Sydney Council; On-site; AUD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

GE Vernova is seeking a Contract Performance Manager in Australia to champion world-class service delivery for gas turbine customers. You will bridge internal technical expertise with customer operations, guiding cross-functional teams to ensure safe, high-quality service and long-term reliability in the energy sector.

The role involves coordinating Engineering, Field Service, Logistics, and EHS teams, managing long-term and transactional contracts, and communicating strategy to stakeholders

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Business, or Finance (or equivalent experience).
• Experience in contract management, project coordination, or service delivery.
• Experience in power generation, turbine services, or industrial asset operations.
• Demonstrated ability to build consensus and influence in matrixed, fast-paced environments.
• Strong communication and stakeholder management skills.

Responsibilities

• Champion Service Excellence: guide performance of Long-Term Service Agreements and contracts.
• Facilitate cross-functional collaboration across Engineering, Field Service, Logistics, and EHS for outages.
• Drive strategic growth by identifying GE Vernova products and services for customers.
• Navigate complexity by resolving emergent and forced outage matters with collaborative problem solving.
• Ensure project deliverables, contract administration, and financial performance against KPIs.

Skills

Contract management

Project coordination

Stakeholder management

Communication

Travel readiness

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Business, or Finance

Job description

Job Description Summary

Do you thrive in complex environments? We are looking for a Contract Performance Manager to champion the delivery of world-class service for our gas turbine customers. You will serve as the primary link between our internal technical expertise and our customers' operational success. This is an opportunity to influence cross-functional teams, ensure safe and high-quality service delivery, and shape the strategy for long-term reliability in the energy sector.

Job Description

Key Responsibilities

• Champion Service Excellence: Guide the performance of Long-Term Service Agreements and transactional contracts, ensuring we deliver value that aligns with customer needs.
• Facilitate Collaboration: Act as the central point of coordination, bringing together cross-functional teams (Engineering, Field Service, Logistics, and EHS) to deliver safe, effective, and timely outage execution.
• Drive Strategic Growth: Manage the customer relationship and communication strategy, proactively identifying GE Vernova products and services that provide tangible value to our customers.
• Navigate Complexity: Facilitate the resolution of emergent and forced outage matters, using collaborative problem-solving to manage technical, commercial, and contractual risks.
• Ensure Stewardship: Oversee project deliverables, contract administration, and financial performance against agreed KPIs, maintaining high standards of transparency and trust.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Business, or Finance (or equivalent experience).
• Demonstrated experience in contract management, project coordination, or service delivery.
• Experience in power generation, turbine services, or industrial asset operations.
• Proven ability to build consensus and influence within highly matrixed, fast-paced environments.
• Strong communication and stakeholder management skills.
• Willingness to travel to customer sites across Australia. We support flexible working arrangements to help you balance on-site requirements with your personal commitments.

What will make you stand out

• Strong interpersonal skills, with the ability to foster long-term, trust-based partnerships.
• A collaborative approach to leading programs and projects.
• A curious mindset-an interest in exploring how AI tools or new technologies can drive efficiency is highly regarded.
• A demonstrated ability to analyze complex data and resolve problems through team-based effort.

Why Join Us:

At GE Vernova, we are at the forefront of the energy transition, solving the world's most complex power challenges. We believe our greatest strength is our people. Our culture is built on transparency, safety, and a commitment to continuous learning. We value diverse perspectives, knowing that the best solutions come from inclusive, collaborative teams. When you join us, you're not just taking on a contract; you're joining a global community dedicated to delivering reliable, sustainable energy.

We offer a culture that prioritizes your professional growth, respects your work-life balance, and encourages you to bring your authentic self to work every day.

As GE Vernova is a global organization, working across different time zones, and monitoring, reading and responding to contact outside normal working hours can be expected.

Additional Information

Relocation Assistance Provided: No