Head of Contract Manager HVDC

GE Vernova; Deutschland; Remote; EUR 120,000 - 190,000; Full time

Job summary

GE Vernova in Germany is seeking a Lead Contract Manager for HVDC to guide complex EPC projects across Europe. You will lead a team of contract managers, coordinate with project leadership, and ensure timely, high-quality execution while safeguarding commercial interests.

The role requires a strong background in high‑voltage engineering or construction law, fluency in German and English, and willingness to travel 20% within Germany and the Netherlands.

Qualifications

• Engineering degree with contract background OR Law degree (construction specialization).
• Substantial experience in managing large, complex EPC projects.
• Strong ability to anticipate risks and resolve high-stakes issues with contractual rights.
• Ownership mindset, accountability, and ability to influence cross-functional teams.
• Fluent in German and English (written and spoken).
• Willingness to travel about 20% within Germany and the Netherlands.

Responsibilities

• End-to-end accountability for project contractual activities from hand-over to client acceptance.
• Lead a team of contract managers for a portfolio of HVDC projects; provide guidance and development.
• Advise on contractual and legal aspects; collaborate with Legal as needed.
• Drive start-ups through contract analysis and Project Contract Commercial Plans; shape execution strategy.
• Oversee change orders, margin enhancement initiatives, and insurance-related matters.
• Draft, negotiate, and administer subcontracts and amendments; mirror main contract terms in supplier agreements.
• Coordinate warranty support with service teams for defect notifications and resolution.

Job description

Job Description Summary

As a Lead Contract Manager for HVDC, you will play a pivotal role in delivering landmark projects that are central to Europe’s energy transition. Your contributions will be highly visible and instrumental in the success of our most complex initiatives. You will lead a team of contract managers in close partnership with the Regional Contract Management leader and project leadership, providing strategic oversight to clarify and manage the commercial and technical obligations of all project stakeholders. Your work will directly impact the timely, high-quality execution of large-scale turnkey projects and the achievement of critical commercial objectives.

Job Description

Essential Responsibilities

• Project Contract Management: Assume end-to-end accountability for project contractual activities, from the initial hand-over from Sales/Commercial through to final project acceptance by the client and the resolution of all outstanding contractual obligations.
• Team Lead: Lead a team of contract manager who are responsible for a portfolio of HVDC projects. Provide guidance, support and promote knowledge transfer as well as professional development to the team.
• Strategic Partnership: Serve as a key advisor to project directors and cross-functional teams, providing guidance on contractual aspects of sourcing, procurement, engineering, site management, construction, commissioning, and testing.
• Risk & Legal Advisory: Provide expert analysis and clarification on contractual and legal queries, working closely with the Legal department when necessary.
• Execution Strategy: Drive project start-ups through comprehensive contract analysis and the development of robust Project Contract Commercial Plans. Contribute to the overall project execution strategy.
• Stakeholder & Change Management: Oversee all contractual communication, lead strategies for customer change orders, and drive margin enhancement initiatives and claim processes, including insurance-related matters.
• Subcontractor & Supplier Relations: Analyze and define contractual rights and obligations in relation to partners. Lead the drafting, negotiation, and administration of subcontracts and amendments, ensuring key terms from the main contract are effectively mirrored in supplier agreements.
• Warranty Support: Collaborate with service teams to manage defect notifications and resolution procedures during the warranty period.
• Collaborative Leadership : Partner with the Regional Contract Management Leader to define and execute the strategic roadmap for the Contract Management function.

Qualifications & Requirements

• Education: A degree in Engineering (ideally High-Voltage Electrical) with a strong foundation in international contract law; OR a degree in Law (construction specialization preferred).
• Experience: Substantial experience in managing large, complex Engineering, Procurement, and Construction (EPC) projects.
• Analytical Skills: Demonstrated ability to anticipate risks, to perform complex risk assessments and resolve high-stakes issues. Reliable assessment of contractual rights and requirements, including specific recommendations for action to the project leadership.
• Ownership: Strong sense of ownership, accountability, and the ability to influence cross-functional teams.
• Communication: Exceptional communication skills; fluency in both German and English (written and spoken) is required.
• Mobility: Willingness to travel approximately 20% of the time, primarily within Germany and the Netherlands.

Desired Characteristics

• In-depth technical knowledge and experience, specifically regarding electrical engineering, civil works, and offshore construction projects.

Additional Information

Relocation Assistance Provided: No

#LI-Remote - This is a remote position

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.