Senior Customer Contracts Manager

GE Vernova, Inc.; Wilmington (NC); Hybrid; USD 120,000 - 199,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefits

Dental benefits

Vision benefits

Retirement plan

Paid holidays

Tuition assistance

Job summary

GE Vernova is seeking a Commercial Contracts Manager to draft and negotiate a broad range of commercial contracts and lead customer negotiations. The role focuses on the Inquiry to Order phase, with responsibility for compliance, risk assessment, and cross‑functional collaboration to drive timely deals.

The ideal candidate will have a Juris Doctorate and at least 10 years of contract experience, with strong writing and negotiating skills, and willingness to travel as needed.

Qualifications

• Juris Doctorate degree from an accredited college or university.
• Proven experience with commercial contracts and risk assessment.

Responsibilities

• Draft contract language for sales contracts, NDAs, consortium agreements, or other partnering models.
• Lead customer contract negotiations in collaboration with the Commercial Team.
• Review and develop customer term sheets and agreements to GVH standards.
• Provide guidance on RFQ responses, change orders, and contract administration.

Skills

Contract drafting

Negotiation

Risk assessment

Leadership

Communication

Education

Juris Doctorate

Job description

Job Description Summary

The Commercial Contracts Manager develops and negotiates commercial contract language and provides contracts leadership and expertise for project teams across all GVH product lines globally. This role is heavily focused on the Inquiry to Order (ITO) phase of contracting but could include providing necessary support of post-contractual management, Terms & Conditions of the contract and the management of claims. It also involves identification and management of risk in support of the contract. The role is subject to operating policy objectives. There is considerable autonomy within the role. High levels of operational judgment are required to achieve desired outcomes.

Job Description

Roles and Responsibilities

• Draft contract language for a wide range ofcommercial matters,such as sales contracts, NDAs, consortium agreements or other partnering models, claim settlements and commercial correspondence
• Responsible for commercial language development and strategy in crafting agreements
• Take a lead role in customer contract negotiations while working in collaboration with the Commercial Team
• Take lead in performing reviews and development of customer term sheets, contracts and other agreements, conforming these documents to the GVH preferred commercial models and standards prior to business and legal reviews
• Provide comparisons among project terms to ensure consistency of positions and an understanding of positions accepted in the market
• As directed by Business Leadership, craft Memorandums of Understanding and teaming agreements with potential customers and project partners
• Working with potential partners, develop project delivery models that would be acceptable to both the delivery team and customer
• Coordinate subject matter expert reviews of contract documents and incorporate comments
• Own deadlines and drive the process to achieve required deadlines
• Ensure compliance with the GEV commercial risk process and business policies
• Provide expert guidance and coaching to project teams on a day-to-day basis regarding Request for Quotes (RFQ), change orders, contract T&Cs, contract administration, and customer contractual issues of all kinds
• Provide leadership regarding significant customer contract issues: Perform contractual analysis of claims or disputes; develop risk mitigation and negotiation strategies, present alternatives and recommendations for leadership support; Apply problem-solving skills to overcome obstacles to issue resolution, participating directly in customer negotiations
• Act as bridge between the business and Legal counsel. Distill complex legal concepts into actionable commercial guidance and ensure all contracts are executed in compliance with internal governance.
• Drive the continuous improvement of contract templates, risk-assessment playbooks, and standardized negotiation tools to scale our ability to execute deals faster and more efficiently

Required Qualifications

• Juris Doctorate degree from an accredited college or university
• Minimum of 10 years of directly related contract experience.

Desired Characteristics

• Ability and willingness to travel (U.S. and internationally, as required)
• The preferred work location for this role is at the GVH Headquarters in Wilmington, NC
• Outstanding writing and oral communication skills, and ability to influence
• Ability to concurrently support multiple issues and clients
• Contracts T&Cs knowledge with experience negotiating contract language and/or contractual disputes
• Power industry contracting experience interfacing directly with customers or prime contractors

This role requires access to U.S. export-controlled information. If applicable, final offers will be contingent on ability to obtain authorization for access to U.S. export-controlled information from the U.S. Government.

Additional Information

GE Vernova offers a great work environment, professional development, challenging careers, and competitive compensation. 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.

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

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 August 18, 2026.

• medical, dental, vision, and prescription drug coverage
• access to Health Coach from GE Vernova, a 24/7 nurse‑based resource
• 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.