Job Description

The Global Contractor Manager is a senior leadership role responsible for the strategy, governance, and execution of all third-party labor and contractor engagement across the Wind Services fleet. This role ensures that contractor ecosystems deliver safely, on time, within budget, and to the highest quality standards.

Essential Responsibilities:

The Global Contractor Manager shall be responsible for:

Safety Leadership (HSE)

• Own contractor safety programs and drive Zero Fatality operations in alignment with EHS policies
• Ensure all contractors comply with local and international safety regulations
• Oversee governance audits, incident reviews, and continuous improvement initiatives

Global Contractor Strategy & Procurement

• Developing and executing global contractor and labor procurement strategies across the regions
• Lead RFP processes, bid evaluations, and contractor selection for Crane, Blade, O&M, and other required 3rd party support
• Establish long-term framework agreements and preferred supplier networks
• Drive cost optimization while maintaining quality and safety standards

Contractor Performance Management

• Define and implement contractor performance KPIs (safety, quality, delivery, and cost)
• Establish standardized scorecards and governance reviews across all projects
• Monitor contractor execution against contractual obligations, MSAs, and milestones
• Lead performance improvement plans and corrective actions for underperforming vendors

Quality Assurance & Technical Compliance

• Establish contractor quality standards and inspection frameworks
• Ensure all work meets engineering specifications, codes, and contractual requirements
• Implement lessons learned and continuous improvement processes using lean tools

Contract Governance & Risk Management

• Oversee lifecycle management of all contractor agreements
• Ensure contracts appropriately address risk allocation, performance guarantees, and compliance
• Lead dispute resolution, claims management, and change order governance
• Provide executive reporting on contractor risk exposure and mitigation strategies

Required Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree from an accredited university/college in Engineering, Supply Chain, Business, or a related discipline.
• 7-10+ years of experience in wind energy services, power generation, or industrial field services operations, including management of third‑party/contractor delivery across multiple sites.
• 8+ years of senior leadership experience leading direct and matrixed teams in a regional/global services environment.
• Strong knowledge of field services operations and commercial/contract execution, including contractor governance, KPI/scorecard management (safety, quality, delivery, cost), budgeting/forecasting, availability guarantees/SLA management, change control/claims, and EHS/regulatory compliance.
• Demonstrated experience leading strategic sourcing activities (RFPs, bid evaluation, supplier selection) and establishing framework agreements/MSAs for technical field services.
• Experience implementing contractor quality assurance/technical compliance programs (inspection frameworks, lessons learned/CI) and leading audits/incident reviews with effective corrective actions.

Desired Characteristics:

• Strong people leader with a track record of influencing and leading diverse, geographically dispersed and matrixed organizations (including external partners).
• Executive communication and presentation skills; able to engage asset owners, utilities, and IPPs, and to align internal stakeholders (EHS, Engineering, Operations, and Sourcing).
• Strong contract/commercial acumen in field services (MSAs/SOWs), including availability guarantees, remedies, change orders, and claims/dispute resolution.
• Understanding of wind services contractor ecosystems (cranes, blades, major components, logistics) and how sourcing decisions impact safety, quality, schedule, and cost.
• Ability to operate in a fast‑paced environment balancing multi‑region sourcing activities with in‑flight contractor execution and escalations.
• LEAN/continuous improvement mindset; data‑driven approach using KPI scorecards, governance rhythms, O&M analytics, fleet performance dashboards, and productivity tools.
• Ability to anticipate, identify, and resolve complex operational and contractor performance issues (e.g., major component exchanges, site/grid constraints, severe‑weather recovery).
• Strong governance mindset with comfort driving standardized processes, audit readiness, and consistent contractor oversight across regions.
• Culture shaper and builder; drives a positive, teaming, safety‑first environment with clear accountability for contractor partners.

For candidates applying to a U.S. based position, the pay range for this position is between $192,000 and $288,000 USD. The specific pay offered may be influenced by a variety of factors, including the candidate’s experience, education, and skill set.

Additional Information

GE Vernova offers a great work environment, professional development, challenging careers, and competitive compensation. GE Vernova is an Equal Opportunity Employer 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.

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).

Relocation Assistance Provided: No

For candidates applying to a U.S. based position only:Bonus eligibility: discretionary annual bonus.This posting is expected to remain open for at least seven days after it was posted on March 30, 2026.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 Executive Services. Other benefits include tuition assistance, adoption assistance, paid parental leave, disability benefits, life insurance, 12 paid holidays, and permissive time off, and the Restoration Plan, a nonqualified plan with company credits on eligible pay above IRS limits.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.