Global Contractor Manager

GE Vernova • Greenville, NC

6d • $192,000 - $288,000

About The Position

The Global Contractor Manager is a senior leadership role responsible for the strategy, governance, and execution of all third-party labor and contractor engagement across the Wind Services fleet. This role ensures that contractor ecosystems deliver safely, on time, within budget, and to the highest quality standards.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree from an accredited university/college in Engineering, Supply Chain, Business, or a related discipline.
• 7-10+ years of experience in wind energy services, power generation, or industrial field services operations, including management of third‑party/contractor delivery across multiple sites.
• 8+ years of senior leadership experience leading direct and matrixed teams in a regional/global services environment.
• Strong knowledge of field services operations and commercial/contract execution, including contractor governance, KPI/scorecard management (safety, quality, delivery, cost), budgeting/forecasting, availability guarantees/SLA management, change control/claims, and EHS/regulatory compliance.
• Demonstrated experience leading strategic sourcing activities (RFPs, bid evaluation, supplier selection) and establishing framework agreements/MSAs for technical field services.
• Experience implementing contractor quality assurance/technical compliance programs (inspection frameworks, lessons learned/CI) and leading audits/incident reviews with effective corrective actions.

Nice To Haves

• Strong people leader with a track record of influencing and leading diverse, geographically dispersed and matrixed organizations (including external partners).
• Executive communication and presentation skills; able to engage asset owners, utilities, and IPPs, and to align internal stakeholders (EHS, Engineering, Operations, and Sourcing).
• Strong contract/commercial acumen in field services (MSAs/SOWs), including availability guarantees, remedies, change orders, and claims/dispute resolution.
• Understanding of wind services contractor ecosystems (cranes, blades, major components, logistics) and how sourcing decisions impact safety, quality, schedule, and cost.
• Ability to operate in a fast‑paced environment balancing multi‑region sourcing activities with in‑flight contractor execution and escalations.
• LEAN/continuous improvement mindset; data‑driven approach using KPI scorecards, governance rhythms, O&M analytics, fleet performance dashboards, and productivity tools.
• Ability to anticipate, identify, and resolve complex operational and contractor performance issues (e.g., major component exchanges, site/grid constraints, severe‑weather recovery).
• Strong governance mindset with comfort driving standardized processes, audit readiness, and consistent contractor oversight across regions.
• Culture shaper and builder; drives a positive, teaming, safety‑first environment with clear accountability for contractor partners.

Responsibilities

• Safety Leadership (HSE)
• Own contractor safety programs and drive Zero Fatality operations in alignment with EHS policies
• Ensure all contractors comply with local and international safety regulations
• Oversee governance audits, incident reviews, and continuous improvement initiatives
• Global Contractor Strategy & Procurement
• Developing and executing global contractor and labor procurement strategies across the regions
• Lead RFP processes, bid evaluations, and contractor selection for Crane, Blade, O&M, and other required 3rd party support
• Establish long-term framework agreements and preferred supplier networks
• Drive cost optimization while maintaining quality and safety standards
• Contractor Performance Management
• Define and implement contractor performance KPIs (safety, quality, delivery, and cost)
• Establish standardized scorecards and governance reviews across all projects
• Monitor contractor execution against contractual obligations, MSAs, and milestones
• Lead performance improvement plans and corrective actions for underperforming vendors
• Quality Assurance & Technical Compliance
• Establish contractor quality standards and inspection frameworks
• Ensure all work meets engineering specifications, codes, and contractual requirements
• Implement lessons learned and continuous improvement processes using lean tools
• Contract Governance & Risk Management
• Oversee lifecycle management of all contractor agreements
• Ensure contracts appropriately address risk allocation, performance guarantees, and compliance
• Lead dispute resolution, claims management, and change order governance
• Provide executive reporting on contractor risk exposure and mitigation strategies

Benefits

• medical
• dental
• vision
• 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
• GE Vernova Retirement Savings Plan, a tax-advantaged 401(k) savings opportunity with company matching contributions and company retirement contributions
• access to Fidelity Executive Services
• tuition assistance
• adoption assistance
• paid parental leave
• disability benefits
• life insurance
• 12 paid holidays
• permissive time off
• the Restoration Plan, a nonqualified plan with company credits on eligible pay above IRS limits

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Manager