Lead Commercial Proposal Manager (Remote Eligible)

<h1><span class="emphasis-3"><b><b><b>Job Description Summary</b></b></b></span></h1>At Steam Power we are used to change and have been continuously adapting to respond to the many factors shaping our industry. Change is how we keep pace with the world around us and ensure our long-term sustainability. To achieve this requires us adopting a strong services mindset that becomes the very DNA of Steam Power. As a result, we have become more of a services organization.<br>We believe our success in large part will depend on us being as diverse of a team as our customers and regardless of our role, every one of us can contribute to making Steam Power the service provider of choice by customers around the globe.<br><br>Coach, drive and lead lean behaviors, principles, and tools across operational or functional area.  Drive cultural transformation resulting in step-change in operational business metrics.<br><br>The Commercial Manager (CM) drives functional and operational Commercial Intensity and rigor for assigned deal opportunities. The CM will manage the quoting, proposal generation, contract negotiation, and turnover processes for  assigned deal opportunities.  In this role, will be responsible for work that is less defined in scope and have the understanding and experience to execute business objectives, be involved in short-term and long-term planning and contribute to the overall business strategy.<p style="text-align:inherit"></p><p style="text-align:inherit"></p><p style="text-align:inherit"></p><h1><span class="emphasis-3"><b>Job Description</b></span></h1><p>Roles and Responsibilities</p><p>Work as a key member of the Fossil Americas team in support of achieving the commitments, orders, sales, cash, operating profit, and margin targets for the applicable segment.</p><p>Work with Fossil Americas Sales team, lead proposal generation and contract formation process for upgrades, repairs, site services projects with the intent of developing winning strategies to leverage successful deal closures while ensuring compliance with established guidelines for the Company’s Policy 5.0 risk management <span style="overflow-wrap: break-word; display: inline; text-decoration: inherit; hyphens: auto;">process.  Support</span> the  Sales team before/during commercial and technical <span style="overflow-wrap: break-word; display: inline; text-decoration: inherit; hyphens: auto;">meetings/negotiations</span> with customers.</p><p>Be responsible for effectively driving the proposal and contract processes to develop scope, cost, risk, and market / value pricing strategy for an assigned deal opportunity to provide technical and commercial solutions meeting both customer and Fossil Americas requirements and business <span style="overflow-wrap: break-word; display: inline; text-decoration: inherit; hyphens: auto;">goals.  This</span> effort requires collaborating with the respective sales, operations, and other functional teams during the deal development and review process to ensure that all technical risk points, risk mitigation, and business risk acceptance levels are properly incorporated into the development of the opportunity scope, cost, strategy, and actual proposal / contract language<br>Prepare and lead the Deal Team review process in co-ordination with the applicable Leaders, subject matter experts, approvers, and functional teams.<br>Be responsible for reducing cost-of-quality issues arising from inaccurate or poor scope definition, costing, or contract drafting during the process <span style="overflow-wrap: break-word; display: inline; text-decoration: inherit; hyphens: auto;">including  handover</span> and advance release process.<br> </p><p>Required Qualifications</p><p>Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Business or Technical equivalent from an accredited college or university<br>3+ years of experience in Sales/Commercial Operations or graduate from GE leadership program having undertaken 2 commercial assignment <span style="overflow-wrap: break-word; display: inline; text-decoration: inherit; hyphens: auto;">or  projects/field</span> /estimating/proposal experience within Energy and/or Industrial sectors<br> </p><p>Desired Characteristics</p><p>Experience with Turbines, Generators, Core Services in  Power Plants<br>Experience estimating and managing low to highly complex proposals.<br>Ability to develop and execute priorities and plans for self .<br>Good technical and commercial oral & written communication skills.<br>Ability to effectively interface with all levels of internal and external customers<br>Strong interpersonal and leadership skills<br>Time management skills and ability to work across functions<br>Ability to work independently and be a self-starter<br>Customer, Service, Continuous Improvement (LEAN) and “Solutions” mindset</p><p><i>GE will only employ those who are legally authorized to work in Canada for this opening.</i></p><p><i>You must have legal authorization to work in Canada and any offer of employment is conditioned upon the successful completion of a background investigation. The drug screen requirement in the background check process is not required if the role is based in Canada</i>.</p><p></p><p>Strong consideration will be given to Indigenous persons. The term Indigenous refers to individuals who identify as being descended from the original inhabitants (the first peoples) of what is now known as Canada. In this context, Indigenous people are First Nations, Métis and/or Inuit</p><p></p><p>For candidates applying to a Canadian-based position, the pay range for this position is between $128,000 and $178,000 CAD. The specific pay offered may be influenced by a variety of factors, including the candidate’s experience, education, and skill set. </p><p></p><p>This posting is for an existing vacancy.</p><p></p><p style="text-align:inherit"></p><p style="text-align:inherit"></p><p style="text-align:inherit"></p><h1><span class="emphasis-3"><b><b><b>Additional Information</b></b></b></span></h1><div><div><div><div><div><div><div><p style="text-align:left"><span>GE Vernova offers a great work environment, professional development, challenging careers, and competitive compensation. GE Vernova is an </span><a href="https://www.eeoc.gov/sites/default/files/2022-10/22-088_EEOC_KnowYourRights_10_20.pdf" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Equal Opportunity Employer</a><span><a href="http://www.ge.com/sites/default/files/15-000845%20EEO%20combined.pdf" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">.</a> Employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion, national or ethnic origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, disability, protected veteran status or other characteristics protected by law.</span></p><p style="text-align:inherit"></p></div></div></div></div></div></div></div><p style="text-align:inherit"></p><p style="text-align:inherit"></p><div><div><div><div><div><div><div><p style="text-align:left"><span>GE Vernova will only employ those who are legally authorized to work in the United States for this opening. Any offer of employment is conditioned upon the successful completion of a drug screen (as applicable). </span></p><p style="text-align:inherit"></p></div></div></div></div></div></div></div><p style="text-align:inherit"></p><p style="text-align:inherit"></p><p style="text-align:inherit"></p><div><div><div><div><div><div><div><p style="text-align:left"><b>Relocation Assistance Provided: </b><span>No</span></p></div></div></div></div></div></div></div>#LI-Remote - This is a remote position<p></p><p></p>Application Deadline: June 03, 2026<p> </p><p> </p>For candidates applying to a U.S. based position, the pay range for this position is between $92,800.00 and $154,700.00. The Company pays a geographic differential of 110%, 120% or 130% of salary in certain areas. The specific pay offered may be influenced by a variety of factors, including the candidate’s experience, education, and skill set.<p> </p><p> </p>Bonus eligibility: discretionary annual bonus.<p> </p><p> </p>This posting is expected to remain open for at least seven days after it was posted on May 26, 2026.<p> </p><p> </p>Available benefits include medical, dental, vision, and prescription drug coverage; access to Health Coach from GE Vernova, a 24/7 nurse-based resource; and access to the Employee Assistance Program, providing 24/7 confidential assessment, counseling and referral services. Retirement benefits include the GE Vernova Retirement Savings Plan, a tax-advantaged 401(k) savings opportunity with company matching contributions and company retirement contributions, as well as access to Fidelity resources and financial planning consultants. Other benefits include tuition assistance, adoption assistance, paid parental leave, disability benefits, life insurance, 12 paid holidays, and permissive time off.<p> </p><p> </p>GE Vernova Inc. or its affiliates (collectively or individually, “GE Vernova”) sponsor certain employee benefit plans or programs GE Vernova reserves the right to terminate, amend, suspend, replace, or modify its benefit plans and programs at any time and for any reason, in its sole discretion. No individual has a vested right to any benefit under a GE Vernova welfare benefit plan or program. This document does not create a contract of employment with any individual.

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