Senior Contract Manager

Switzerland Global Enterprise

Senior Contract Manager overseeing contract administration and execution for GE Vernova. Leading risk management and contractual guidance for projects within diverse commercial and operational teams.

Posted 5/28/2026full-timeRemote • New York • 🇺🇸 United StatesSenior💰 $104,200 - $173,700 per yearWebsite

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Provide day-to-day contractual support for active projects, including contract analysis, change orders/amendments, and legal letter drafting to protect commercial interests
Lead claim mitigation efforts, identify emerging risks, and manage LD calculations and mitigation strategies across projects, warranty, and service contracts
Provide ad-hoc contractual guidance to commercial teams across projects, services, and transactional business, including pre-award support and regular feedback from lessons learned
Assure timely resolution of customer issues and customer satisfaction for assigned contracts
Act as the single point of contact for timely and satisfactory resolution of contractual concerns, disputes, and claims across assigned portfolio
Drive base contract language revisions and develop procedures to support best practices in contract management across the organization
Contribute to regular portfolio contractual reviews/reporting with company leadership and define strategies for minimizing liquidated damages and optimizing contract terms to maximize profitability
Maintain all contract-related documentation including contracts, customer communications, performance reports, warranty summary trackers, and claims trackers, ensuring proper document retention across all phases
Serve as a “radar” for potential litigation and compliance issues, providing litigation support and escalating risks as appropriate
Serve as a subject matter expert and best practice resource for contract management, contributing to strategy and policy development and mentoring less experienced team members
Coordinate cross-functionally with projects, legal, service, operations, field service, and commercial teams to ensure contractual alignment and customer satisfaction
Foster collaborative relationships with customers and internal stakeholders to drive continuous improvement and optimize project and service outcomes
Communicate complex contractual, commercial, and technical information effectively to diverse audiences; build consensus and influence outcomes across organizational levels

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor's degree from an accredited university or college
Minimum of 7 years of experience in operations, commercial, sales, contract management, or project management functions
Significant experience supporting project execution, contracts, and service agreements
Ability and willingness to travel 10% across North America

Benefits

Comp & perks

Medical, dental, vision, and prescription drug coverage
Access to Health Coach from GE Vernova
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
Tax-advantaged 401(k) savings opportunity with company matching contributions and 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

contract analysischange orderslegal letter draftingclaim mitigationliquidated damages calculationscontract managementdocument retentionlitigation supportperformance reportingcontractual guidance

Soft Skills

customer satisfactioncollaborative relationshipscommunicationinfluencementoringcross-functional coordinationproblem-solvingrisk managementstrategic thinkingcontinuous improvement

Certifications

Bachelor's degree