GE Vernova · 18 hours ago
Grid System Integration - AC Integrated Solutions Sr Commercial Director
Oakbrook Terrace, IL
Full-time
Onsite
Director/Executive
$151K/yr - $252K/yr
15+ years expGE Vernova is a leading company in the energy sector, and they are seeking a Senior Commercial Director to provide strategic and operational leadership for all commercial activities related to AC Integrated Solutions. The role involves defining commercial strategies, leading bid managers, and ensuring the efficient delivery of quality bids for Transmission and High-Voltage Substation EPC projects.
EnergySustainabilityEnergy Efficiency
Responsibilities
Define and implement the overall commercial strategy for Transmission, Substation, and Grid Infrastructure projects
Drive portfolio-level margin optimization, risk control, and value creation
Support strategic market expansion with utilities, Data centers, Industrial and renewable developers
Provide commercial leadership for framework agreements, long-term contracts, and strategic partnerships
Leads Bid Managers as of the Go! Decision to deal-strategy sign-off, resourcing, complete risk assessment, submission, deal clarification/negotiation, hand-over to the Execution teams
The active participation in optimization of bid generation, the use of all relevant tools & working practices
Leads Bid Managers as of the Go! Decision to deal-strategy sign-off & -resourcing, complete risk assessment, submission, deal clarification/negotiation & hand-over to the OTR phase
Engages subcontractors & partners to support the bid development
Ensures that the Policy 5.0 process is being followed with no misses also on risk assessments and compliance standards
Drives adaption of contemporary tools (PCDB, CRM, RAM, etc)
Partners with Sales, Commercial Operations, Legal, Commercial Finance , Engineering and project execution teams and represent the deal at Grid System Integration leadership levels as appropriate
Liaises with Commercial Leaders on innovative opportunities such as the further development of solutions for Data centers/ AI opportunities
Develops Tendering people as a team of diverse talent and proven experts in bid works, also to ensure succession plan
Maintains knowledge of market trends, actions, customer requirements, customer base and understands cultural and local particularities of multiple markets across region
Ensure lessons learned are systematically fed back into future bidding strategies
Lead, mentor, and develop the commercial team
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's Degree in Engineering discipline (preferrably an MBA, commercial, legal or financial)
Minimum of 15 years of experience in Transmission and Hi-Voltage Substation EPC projects
At least 7 years of senior leadership experience with direct accountability for commercial performance
Preferred
Proven track record managing large-scale EPC contracts
Contractual risk assessment and mitigation
Strong Knowledge of the Electrical Transmission and distributions systems and High Voltage Substations required for Utilities, Data Centers and industrial segments
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 resources and financial planning consultants
Tuition assistance
Adoption assistance
Paid parental leave
Disability benefits
Life insurance
12 paid holidays
Permissive time off
Company
GE Vernova
GE Vernova provides energy consulting, gas power, and grid solutions.
10001+ employees
Funding
Current Stage
Public CompanyTotal Funding
$2.61BKey Investors
U.S. Department of Energy Office of ElectricityARPA-E
2026-02-02Post Ipo Debt· $2.6B
2024-12-03Grant· $1.99M
2024-12-03Grant· $2.99M
Leadership Team
Scott Reese
President and CEO, GE Digital
Scott Strazik
Chief Executive Officer
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