Commercial Proposal Manager

GE Vernova; Villeurbanne; On-site; EUR 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

GE Vernova is seeking an exceptional Proposal Manager to join our Grid Solutions Integration team in Europe. You will lead the preparation of high-quality proposals that meet customer needs and create long-term value for the business, guiding tenders from kick-off through submission with strong governance and collaboration across functions.

You will coordinate inputs from commercial, technical, sourcing, planning, and execution teams to develop compliant, competitive offers, lead reviews on

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, preferably Industrial or Electrical Engineering.
• Experience in electrical power or energy sector in tendering or proposal management.
• Fluent in English, both written and spoken.

Responsibilities

• Manage proposals from initial tender kick-off through to submission and handover, ensuring a structured, timely, and high-quality bid process.
• Coordinate cross-functional inputs from commercial, technical, sourcing, planning, and execution teams to develop compliant and competitive offers.
• Lead internal proposal reviews covering strategy, risk, assumptions, costing, and resource planning to support strong commercial outcomes.
• Own cost outputs, benchmarking data, and pricing assumptions to help develop robust and competitive proposals.
• Ensure proposal documentation is accurate, complete, and aligned with customer requirements and internal governance processes.
• Utilise lessons learned and support continuous improvement across tendering activities.
• Contribute to a smooth handover from tendering to execution following contract award.

Skills

Fluent English

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering

Job description

Job Description Summary

Job Description

GE Vernova - The Energy to Change the World

With over 130 years of experience and proven innovation, GE Vernova is leading a new era of energy. We are electrifying the world while working to decarbonize it. Our name reflects our mission. “GE” carries a legacy of quality and ingenuity. “Ver” signals Earth’s lush ecosystems, while “Nova” nods to a new era of lower-carbon energy we are helping to deliver.

Focused on the future, GE Vernova is accelerating the shift to reliable, affordable, and sustainable energy. We help customers power economies and deliver electricity vital to health, safety, and quality of life.

Electrification

Our Electrification solutions modernize grids, enable renewable integration, and strengthen energy systems. From software to power conversion and storage, we help create smarter, more resilient energy networks.

Let’s Talk about the Role

GE Vernova is looking for an exceptional Proposal Manager to join our Grid Solutions Integration team based in the North and South Europe Region.

As Proposal Manager, you lead the preparation of high-quality, competitive proposals that support customer needs and create long-term value for the business.

You work across small to medium-sized tenders, helping turn customer requirements into clear, compelling commercial offers. You bring structure, sound judgement, and a strong understanding of bid processes to manage proposals from initial review through to submission. In this role, you collaborate with colleagues across functions, contribute to commercial discussions, and help ensure each proposal is compliant, competitive, and aligned with our business goals.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage proposals from initial tender kick-off through to submission and handover, ensuring a structured, timely, and high-quality bid process.
• Coordinate cross-functional inputs from commercial, technical, sourcing, planning, and execution teams to develop compliant and competitive offers.
• Lead internal proposal reviews covering strategy, risk, assumptions, costing, and resource planning to support strong commercial outcomes.
• Own cost outputs, benchmarking data, and pricing assumptions to help develop robust and competitive proposals.
• Ensure proposal documentation is accurate, complete, and aligned with customer requirements and internal governance processes.
• Utilise lessons learned and support continuous improvement across tendering activities.
• Contribute to a smooth handover from tendering to execution following contract award.

What you’ll bring (Basic Qualifications)

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, preferably Industrial or Electrical Engineering.
• Experience in the electrical power or energy sector, ideally in commercial, tendering, or proposal management roles. Candidates with experience in operations, procurement, project management, or engineering will also be considered.
• Fluent in English, both written and spoken.

What will make you stand out

• Knowledge of electrical systems and substations would be an advantage, particularly for candidates without an Electrical Engineering background.
• Fluency in Spanish, French, or other languages would be an advantage.

Skills for Success

You are a commercially aware and well-organised proposal professional who enjoys working across teams and delivering high-quality bids in a fast-paced environment, with:

• The ability to prepare, coordinate, and deliver tender and proposal documentation with accuracy and attention to detail
• The capability to manage priorities, keep activities on track, and work confidently within established bid and commercial processes
• An understanding of commercial risk, contract review, and the importance of compliant proposal submissionExperience in sales, bids, or proposals, with the confidence to communicate clearly with colleagues and customers
• Strong problem-solving skills and the ability to analyse information and make sound recommendations
• The ability to build effective working relationships across teams and support shared outcomes
• Established skills in planning, organisation, and project coordination

A formal education and subsequent University Bachelor or Master’s degree are nice to have, but we are most interested in your total experience and professional achievements.

Additional Information

Relocation Assistance Provided: No

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.