Senior Contract Manager

GE Vernova • Schenectady, NY

5d • Remote

About The Position

Lawyers and non-lawyers supporting the commercial side of the business including contract development and agreement management, external customer sales of products and services, government contracting. Has in-depth knowledge of best practices and how own area integrates with others; has working knowledge of competition and the factors that differentiate them in the market. Non-legal contract experts primarily supporting all phases (ITO and OTR) of projects including negotiations, managing commercial issues, customer and supplier relationships, claims, disputes and insurance. Developing specialized depth and/or breadth of expertise in own job discipline or field. Serves as best practice/quality resource. Has awareness of latest functional developments in own area. Contributes towards strategy and policy development, and ensures delivery within area of responsibility. Skilled influencer, able to communicate complex messages to others. Acts as a resource for colleagues with less experience. May lead small projects with moderate risks and resource requirements. Explains difficult or sensitive information; works to build consensus. Developing persuasion skills required to influence others on topics within field. Impacts approaches, projects and programs in the functional area or affected business organization and ways of working. Impacts quality, efficiency and effectiveness of own team. These jobs have significant input into their priorities. Jobs at this level tend to be covered by professional practices and policies but these are shaped by the role. Working within broad guidelines and policies, roles at this level have moderate autonomy, requiring high levels of evaluative judgment. Uses judgment to make decisions or solve moderately complex tasks or problems that impact the function. Takes new perspective on existing solutions. Uses technical experience and expertise for data analysis to support recommendations. Uses multiple internal and limited external sources outside of own function to arrive at decisions.

Requirements

• Master’s degree from an accredited university or college
• A minimum of 6 years of professional experience within a Commercial or Legal function.

Nice To Haves

• Contract reading and writing experience
• Strong presentation and negotiation skills
• Ability to handle many complex issues concurrently
• 6+ years claims management experience
• Construction claims negotiation experience
• Developer or EPC Experience, preferably in the Power Industry
• A sense of urgency and customer-focused responsiveness

Responsibilities

• Supporting all phases (ITO and OTR) of projects including negotiations, managing commercial issues, customer and supplier relationships, claims, disputes and insurance.
• Developing specialized depth and/or breadth of expertise in own job discipline or field.
• Serving as a best practice/quality resource.
• Contributing towards strategy and policy development, and ensuring delivery within area of responsibility.
• Acting as a resource for colleagues with less experience.
• Leading small projects with moderate risks and resource requirements.
• Explaining difficult or sensitive information and working to build consensus.
• Using judgment to make decisions or solve moderately complex tasks or problems that impact the function.
• Taking new perspective on existing solutions.
• Using technical experience and expertise for data analysis to support recommendations.
• Using multiple internal and limited external sources outside of own function to arrive at decisions.

Benefits

• 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
• GE Vernova Retirement Savings Plan, a tax-advantaged 401(k) savings opportunity with company matching contributions and company retirement contributions
• Access to Fidelity resources and financial planning consultants
• Tuition assistance
• Adoption assistance
• Paid parental leave
• Disability benefits
• Life insurance
• 12 paid holidays
• Permissive time off
• Relocation Assistance Provided

What This Job Offers

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