Contracts Manager

Job Description Summary

Join us at the heart of the global energy transition!

As the Senior Contracts Manager, you will provide end-to-end commercial and risk leadership for a portfolio of projects within GE Vernova's Power Conversion and Storage business. Acting as the primary contractual authority on strategic, high-risk projects, you will drive dispute avoidance, complex negotiations, and rigorous execution from project handover through final close-out.

At GE Vernova, we operate with a Lean, Fast, and Focused mindset. You will serve as a key partner to ITO, Program Management, Legal, Finance, and Sourcing to ensure contractual alignment and risk transparency. This is your opportunity to bring your expertise to a mission-driven team where your decisions have a real, tangible impact on the future of energy.

Job Description

What Will You Do

• Own contractual activities from sales handover through project closeout, ensuring that contractual obligations are understood, managed, and resolved in a timely manner.
• Lead contract analysis, negotiation, claims management, variation/change orders, customer financing requirements, and dispute avoidance/resolution on high-risk or escalated projects.
• Identify, assess, and communicate contractual, regulatory, and commercial risks and opportunities, and ensure timely escalation of critical issues.
• Advise project teams on contractual and regulatory/tax requirements, including notices, correspondence, deliverables, and compliance obligations.
• Partner with project teams and customers to maintain clear understanding of contract terms and to support successful execution.
• Collaborate with Legal, Finance, Sourcing, Program Management, and other stakeholders to align commercial positions and resolve issues.
• Support sourcing activities by preparing subcontractor and supplier flow-down packages and reviewing related contractual obligations.
• Support management of customer and supplier claims, working closely with Legal and business teams on disputes and litigation as required.
• Support project insurance administration, including submission, monitoring, and settlement of insurance claims.
• Promote a collaborative working environment that drives functional engagement and supports delivery of project and services metrics.
• Build consensus across internal and external stakeholders on complex or sensitive contractual matters.
• Lead initiatives or workstreams related to contract process improvement and issue resolution
• Contribute to the development and improvement of contract management processes, tools, and standards within the business.

• Master's degree in Contract Management, Legal, Commercial, or EPC/Infrastructure-related discipline; or Bachelor's degree with 10+ years of relevant experience.
• Proven track record of working across multiple functions and influencing stakeholders at different levels.
• Strong interpersonal, negotiation, and communication skills.
• Position is based in Pittsburgh, with up to 20% travel required. Other U.S. locations will be considered.

• Experience providing senior-level contract oversight across a portfolio of large, high-value projects.
• Strong understanding of contract formation, governance, claims, change management, and commercial risk management.
• Familiarity with renewable industry and project financing
• Ability to anticipate, identify, and resolve complex contractual issues independently.
• Demonstrated success working across functions and engaging with senior leadership.
• Strong analytical, leadership, negotiation, and executive communication skills.
• Ability to operate with a high degree of autonomy while working within DOA and Legal guidance.