Northern Europe Commercial Operations and Risk Leader
Ge Vernova
Energy tech co. that designs, builds, services gas, nuclear, hydro, steam & wind power systems globally.
Lead commercial and risk functions for GE Vernova in Northern Europe.
12 days ago ago
Expert & Leadership (13+ years)
Full Time
Rugby, England, United Kingdom
Hybrid
Company Size
76,800 Employees
Service Specialisms
Energy Services
Digital Solutions
Sustainability
Smart Grid Technologies
Consulting
Sector Specialisms
Power
Gas Power
Steam Power
Nuclear
Hydro Power
Wind
Onshore Wind
Offshore Wind
Role
Description
risk management
compliance review
claims management
contract negotiation
risk reporting
risk assessment
Provide guidance and ad hoc support to Services Project Managers about contractual issues on Services orders.
Maintain risk management processes to identify technical and commercial risks, promote mitigation strategies, and assure informed leadership decisions, both in pre-contract and post-contract phases of the project
Capture return of experience and best practices on commercial issues.
Assure a smooth ITO/OTR transition by properly leading the final phase of the risk process.
Support and promote Compliance function through participation in Compliance reviews and trainings for the region.
Maintain the Risk Passport and Delegation of Authority
Provide Business Leadership with detailed information to identify external transaction risks and develop mitigation strategies. Facilitate informed decision making by business leadership teams
Provide financial, commercial & technical expertise in the development of an overall risk management strategy.
Ensure that Deal Strategy Reviews (DSR) occur at the appropriate time, and facilitate the DSR meetings.
Report on Compliance KPIs
Prepare, manage and negotiate claims to / from partners, insurers, and contractors.
Where necessary work in partnership with Legal teams to ensure business, project and site teams receive the best contractual and legal advice and guidance particularly in respect of (but not limited to) matters subject to dispute resolution proceedings.
Share lessons learnt across the contract management community and maintain a feedback loop to ITO in order to improve quality / profitability of GE deliverables in the future.
Represent Risk Team at HQ risk reviews, when required, and accurately present proposal details to the leadership team to facilitate rapid decision making
Support Industry Project Management in Contracts management capacity.
Minimize exposure to risk and claims whilst maximizing opportunities and financial/operational performance and preserving GE contractual entitlements.
Coordinate with Project team (and particularly planning, financial controlling and engineering) to achieve and further improve margin.
Drive in coordination with Project Manager all contractual and commercial issues such as the issuance of notifications to customers, subcontractors, vendors and insurers, in line with contractual requirements.
Ensure overall compliance with risk processes. Perform periodic process audits as required.
Report business exposure / opportunities and status of the claims you are managing.
Manage the commercial and contractual aspects of complex projects in execution to achieve the projects goals and objectives.
Ensure the data accuracy and completeness of information provided by the Commercial Manager and Proposal Engineering teams through the risk passport (SFDC or other)
Work to identify key opportunities for the application of risk assessment tools, and conduct analyses to monitor the overall deal risk profile for the business.
Requirements
risk management
compliance
data engineering
fidic
security clearance
team management
Solid experience in Risk Management, Compliance, Audit, Data Engineering, or Technology Process Management
Experience with developing and maintaining commercial relationships with clients, partners and main subcontractors/vendors to ensure smooth operation of projects and smooth dispute resolution.
Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college/university
Experience of Industry Standard Contracting terms such as FIDIC and NEC
Ability to obtain base line security clearance
Background of UK Government and Military Contracting
Experience with managing a diverse team across multiple locations and different skillsets.
Benefits
Hybrid working and a flexible approach to work-life balance.
Private medical insurance, life assurance, and income protection.
The opportunity to work on high-impact, nationally significant programmes.
Competitive salary and performance-based compensation.
Generous employer pension contribution.
Flexible benefits platform so you can tailor your package.
26 days of annual leave + UK bank holidays.
Training + Development
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Interview process
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Visa Sponsorship
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Security clearance
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Company
Overview
April 2024
Founded
The company emerged from the spin-off of GE's energy units in April 2024.
>$10B Quarterly Revenue
Revenue Growth
Achieves over $10 billion in quarterly revenue, driven by demand for power infrastructure and digital solutions.
$3B
Wind Turbine Backlog
Maintains a significant backlog in wind turbine orders, reflecting strong market demand.
25%
Global Electricity Supply
Contributes to generating 25% of the world’s electricity through its installed turbines and grids.
Traces roots back to Edison and Alstom, merging power, renewable, digital & financial wings.
Headquartered in Cambridge, MA, crafts large-scale gas turbines, SMRs, wind turbines, hydro and grid tech to fuel economies.
On the nuclear front, advancing small modular reactors (like BWRX‑300) in partnership with utilities and supporting semiconductor projects.
Wind prowess spans onshore, offshore and blade making—with key sites like Dogger Bank offshore and blade plants in Spain.
Electrification arm tackles grid stability: HVDC, transformers, storage, conversion, plus GridOS software powering smarter infrastructure.
Weaves finance and consulting through energy-infrastructure investments, funding solar farms to pipelines via GE Energy Financial Services.
Culture + Values
Relentlessly focused on advancing the world’s transition to cleaner, more sustainable energy.
Believes in working with customers, partners, and communities to create innovative energy solutions that make a meaningful difference.
Prioritizes excellence, integrity, and accountability in everything they do.
Committed to driving real change through technology and partnerships that will transform the global energy landscape.
Environment + Sustainability
2050 target
Net zero commitment
Committed to achieving net zero carbon emissions by 2050.
Focused on reducing emissions through advanced energy technologies.
Maximizing use of renewable energy sources and leveraging digital solutions for energy efficiency.
Solutions aim to decarbonize industries and help customers meet their sustainability goals.