Grid Systems Integration (GSI) Region Tender Leader

AL8238 UK Grid Solutions Limited; Stafford; Hybrid; GBP 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work model

Job summary

GE Vernova is seeking a Region Tender Leader to oversee all proposal management activities for the Grid Systems Integration portfolio across Europe. The role leads a high-performing team through the tender lifecycle from opportunity identification to handover to operations, collaborating across engineering, project management, and sourcing to deliver compliant, competitive, and profitable solutions.

You will drive the commercial deal strategy with account management, coach team members, and

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering or business preferred.
• Experience leading international teams within a matrix organization.
• Strong background in proposal processes and risk management.

Responsibilities

• Lead the proposal management team to deliver timely, compliant bids across the GSI portfolio.
• Drive the commercial deal strategy with account management to maximize win rates.
• Collaborate with engineering, sourcing, and project management to consolidate complex technical solutions and risks.
• Develop and coach team members to foster operational excellence.
• Create streamlined processes to improve proposal accuracy and market responsiveness.
• Capture lessons learned from operations to improve future proposals.

Skills

Strategic leadership

Proposal management

Risk management

Commercial deal strategy

Communication skills

Team leadership

Education

Bachelor's degree in engineering or business

Job description

Job Description Summary Are you ready to lead the commercial strategy for high-impact energy projects across Europe? GE Vernova is looking for an exceptional Grid Systems Integration (GSI) Region Tender Leader to join our Electrification team based in Stafford, UK or Villeurbanne, France.

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

GSI Region Tender Leader, you will oversee all proposal management activities for our Grid Systems Integration (GSI) portfolio, ensuring the delivery of winning, high-quality, and profitable solutions to our customers. You will guide a high-performing team through the full tender lifecycle—from the initial opportunity identification and strategy definition to final submission and handover to operations. By collaborating across engineering, project management, and sourcing functions, you will identify innovative, competitive technical solutions that meet complex customer needs while ensuring project executability and compliance.

How You Will Make a Difference

• Leading the proposal management team to deliver timely, compliant, and competitive bids across the entire GSI portfolio.
• Driving the commercial deal strategy in collaboration with account management to maximize win rates and order intake.
• Collaborating with internal functions to consolidate complex technical solutions, risk registers, and mobilization plans.
• Developing and coaching team members to foster a culture of operational excellence and continuous improvement.
• Creating and implementing streamlined processes to improve proposal accuracy, efficiency, and market responsiveness.
• Improving our winning edge by facilitating post-mortem analyses and integrating lessons learned from operations to future proposals.

Special Role Requirements

• Able to travel to and from projects and various field assignments.

Skills for Success

You should be a strategic leader with a strong technical background, equipped with:

• The ability to manage complex, multi-million-dollar tenders within the Grid Solutions or EPC turnkey sector.
• The capability to lead and inspire diverse, international teams within a matrix organization.
• An expertise in proposal processes, risk management, and commercial deal strategy.
• A keen interest in driving business growth and improving operational rigor.
• Excellent communication skills to navigate customer relationships and internal stakeholder alignment.

A formal education and subsequent University Bachelor’s degree in a relevant engineering or business field is preferred, but we are most interested in your total experience and professional achievements within the energy or infrastructure sectors.

Where and how you'll work

• This is a permanent position based in our Stafford, UK or Madrid, Spain offices.
• We have a hybrid working model which gives you flexibility to work from our offices and from home.

Our Culture

Every action shapes our future. That’s why our north star is a culture of impact, where everyone is empowered to thrive and achieve. Addressing the urgent need to build a more sustainable electric power system while improving the trajectory of climate change emissions are global priorities, and we take our responsibility seriously. That is our mission at GE Vernova: continuing to electrify to thrive and decarbonize the world. We play a significant role in leading a new era of energy. Our technology helps generate approximately twenty-five percent of the world’s electricity today, and we are working to power the rest. If we want the future of energy to be different, then join us and be the difference. Together, we are the Energy of Change! We're determined to be the best place to grow We believe that strong careers are built on a variety of experiences, strong connections, and continuous development. We’re committed to providing you the tools to navigate and shape a strong career journey that aligns with a healthy work-life balance. No two careers are the same, and yours should reflect your personal and professional goals. Your people leader and trusted mentors will support you through navigating your journey. We also prioritize fair pay, performance-based rewards, and wellbeing programs for you and your family. With opportunities to move across teams and functions, your career can keep evolving while sustainability stays at the core of everything we do.

Inclusion & Diversity

We are passionate about creating an inclusive work environment. By valuing the ideas and contributions of a diverse workforce we help inspire others to grow, succeed, and raise the bar for everyone. As an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer, GE Vernova is committed to support disadvantaged groups whilst providing equal opportunities for both GE Vernova associates and applicants alike. Join us at GE Vernova where results can be achieved by embracing a community of belonging.

Additional Information

Relocation Assistance Provided: No

Addressing the climate crisis is an urgent global priority and we take our responsibility seriously. That is our singular mission at GE Vernova: continuing to electrify the world while simultaneously working to help decarbonize it. 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. Together, we have The Energy to Change the World. www.gevernova.com