Project Logistics Strategy Manager

GE Vernova

Project Logistics Strategy Manager responsible for logistics leadership and cost optimization in supply chain operations. Focusing on ITO and OTR logistics to enhance business profitability and customer satisfaction.

Posted 6/18/2026full-timeRemote • 🇺🇸 United StatesSeniorLead💰 $98,400 - $164,000 per yearWebsite

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Provide leadership and oversight to ITO Logistics Specialists responsible for developing Level 1 logistics concepts, budgetary freight estimates, transportation schedules, and tender logistics assumptions
Review, challenge, and approve logistics plans, freight estimates, schedules, and risk assessments to ensure solutions are commercially competitive, operationally feasible, and executable
Establish logistics estimating methodologies, transportation planning standards, and governance processes supporting tender activities
Support Commercial teams by ensuring logistics solutions align with customer requirements, project schedules, and business objectives
Partner with Project Execution teams to validate final shipment scope, transportation requirements, delivery schedules, and logistics execution requirements following project award
Consolidate transportation demand across multiple projects to develop portfolio sourcing strategies that optimize capacity, leverage buying power, and improve cost competitiveness
Develop and issue RFQs to carriers, freight forwarders, and logistics service providers supporting domestic and international transportation requirements
Conduct bid tab analyses, commercial evaluations, and carrier assessments including capability reviews, risk evaluations, and cost comparisons
Negotiate transportation rates, service agreements, and commercial terms with carriers and logistics providers
Conduct logistics feasibility reviews, transportation assessments, and operational evaluations supporting project execution planning
Partner with Corporate Logistics and Sourcing teams to expand and strengthen strategic carrier and freight forwarder networks
Identify, evaluate, and onboard transportation providers supporting specialized project cargo, heavy haul, over-dimensional, breakbulk, and multimodal transportation requirements
Monitor transportation market conditions, capacity trends, and industry developments to support sourcing and procurement strategies
Establish long-term transportation sourcing strategies focused on capacity assurance, service reliability, and cost competitiveness
Drive transportation cost optimization and freight spend reduction initiatives
Identify and mitigate transportation, customs, supplier, and supply chain risks
Develop contingency plans supporting transportation continuity and execution reliability
Monitor and report on key logistics performance indicators including freight spend, carrier performance, on-time delivery, transit times, lead times, and service levels
Support data-driven decision-making through performance reporting and analytics
Support TMS, logistics technology, shipment visibility, and digital transformation initiatives
Utilize reporting and analytics tools to improve logistics planning, transportation sourcing, and procurement decisions
Partner with Commercial, Engineering, Sourcing, Procurement, Project Management, Corporate Logistics, and Logistics Operations teams to align logistics activities with business objectives
Provide leadership, coaching, mentoring, and development support to ITO Logistics Specialists

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor’s Degree in Logistics, Supply Chain, Business, Engineering, or related field
Minimum of 10–12 years of experience in Project Logistics, Transportation, or Supply Chain roles
Experience supporting large-scale industrial, infrastructure, energy, or capital project environments
Experience managing domestic and international multimodal transportation operations
Strong knowledge of heavy haul, super loads, over-dimensional, breakbulk, and multimodal transportation operations
Knowledge of customs procedures, international trade compliance, and Dangerous Goods transportation requirements
Experience developing logistics strategies, carrier networks, and transportation sourcing solutions
Strong negotiation, analytical, quantitative, and problem-solving skills
Effective oral and written communication skills across all organizational levels
Proven project management skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities and deliver results on time and within budget
Flexible ability to travel based on business and project requirements

Benefits

Comp & perks

Medical, dental, vision, and prescription drug coverage
Access to Health Coach from GE Vernova, a 24/7 nurse-based resource
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

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Hard Skills & Tools

logistics conceptsbudgetary freight estimatestransportation scheduleslogistics estimating methodologiesRFQsbid tab analysesnegotiationlogistics feasibility reviewsperformance reportingdata-driven decision-making

Soft Skills

leadershipcoachingmentoringanalytical skillsproblem-solving skillsoral communicationwritten communicationproject managementflexibilityorganizational skills