Contract Performance Manager

GE Vernova, Inc.; South Dakota; Remote; USD 120,000 - 199,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Relocation assistance provided

Remote work option

Medical, dental, vision coverage

Job summary

GE Vernova, Inc. is seeking a Contract Performance Manager to own the outcome and ensure the safe, predictable, and reliable operation of customer power generation assets while optimizing the contract's financial performance.

You will lead outages, parts, and repairs, own the CSA execution, and serve as the technical advisor to customer site teams. The role emphasizes continuous improvement, cross-functional collaboration, and profitability.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or 5+ years in power generation, or an Associate degree with 7+ years, or a HS diploma with 9+ years in power generation.
• Experience in customer service and project management preferred.
• Strong written and verbal communication and leadership skills.

Responsibilities

• Own the full lifecycle of outages, parts, and repairs from planning to risk mitigation.
• Lead the contractual service agreement (CSA) execution for zero-harm, high-quality, on-time maintenance.
• Act as a trusted technical advisor to customer site teams and coordinate with GE Vernova functions.
• Identify waste and drive continuous improvement projects to boost efficiency and profitability.
• Take ownership of contract profitability, including invoicing and cash collection.

Skills

Customer service

Project management

Communication

Leadership

Cross-functional collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree

Associate degree

High school diploma/GED

Job description

Job Description Summary

Own the outcome. As a Contract Performance Manager, you are the single point of contact responsible for the technical and operational success of our customer’s power generation assets and the financial performance of the contract. This role bridges the gaps between outage planning & execution, technical leadership, contract management, commercial strategy, and customer satisfaction; with the north star being safe, predictable and reliable operation of our customer’s assets. This role will grow your operational, technical, commercial and customer service skills.

Job Description

What You’ll Own

Asset Performance:

Lead the full lifecycle of outages, parts, and repairs—from planning and scheduling to proactive risk mitigation.

Operational Execution:

Be the primary owner of the Contractual Service Agreement (CSA). Your goal is zero-harm, high-quality, on-time maintenance that ensure maximum reliability, availability and performance. Lead all site actives and prioritize with SQDC mindset.

Customer Partnership:

Serve as the trusted technical advisor to the customer’s site teams, translating complex operational challenges into clear, actionable solutions; be the conduit into GE Vernova Gas Services functions and resource pools to drive responsiveness, issue resolution and customer satisfaction.

Strategic Improvement:

You aren't just following a playbook; you are writing it. Identify waste, inefficiencies and champion continuous improvement projects that drive efficiency, customer satisfaction and profitability.

Commercial Accountability:

Take ownership of the contract’s bottom line, including invoicing, cash collection, and driving long-term profitable growth.

What you’ll bring: (Basic Qualifications)

• Bachelor's degree from an accredited university or college and at least 5 years of experience in the power generation industry; or an associate’s degree from an accredited university or college with 7 years of experience in a power generation industry or a high school diploma/GED with at least 9 years of experience in the power generation industry.

What will make you stand out:

• Passion for customer service
• Demonstrated project management skills
• Curiosity to understand how things work and desire to make things better
• Strong oral and written communication skills
• Strong interpersonal and leadership skills
• Demonstrated ability to lead & collaborate cross functionally to deliver outcomes
• Experience working with customers and power plant leadership teams
• Master's degree from an accredited university or college

GE Vernova offers a great work environment, professional development, challenging careers, and competitive compensation. GE Vernova is an Equal Opportunity Employer (https://www.eeoc.gov/sites/default/files/2022-10/22-088_EEOC_KnowYourRights_10_20.pdf) . 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:

Yes

#LI-Remote - This is a remote position

Application Deadline: October 10, 2026

For candidates applying to a U.S. based position, the pay range for this position is between $119,600.00 and $199,400.00. 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 September 25, 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.

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.