Job Description Summary

Do you want to lead high-stakes commercial strategies that help shape the future of energy infrastructure across Europe?

GE Vernova is looking for an exceptional Senior Proposals Manager to join our Grid Solutions team based in Madrid.

GE Vernova - The Energy to Change the World

With over 130 years of experience and proven innovation, GE Vernova is leading a new era of energy. We are electrifying the world while working to decarbonize it. Our name reflects our mission. “GE” carries a legacy of quality and ingenuity. “Ver” signals Earth’s lush ecosystems, while “Nova” nods to a new era of lower-carbon energy we are helping to deliver.

Focused on the future, GE Vernova is accelerating the shift to reliable, affordable, and sustainable energy. We help customers power economies and deliver electricity vital to health, safety, and quality of life.

Electrification Our Electrification solutions modernize grids, enable renewable integration, and strengthen energy systems. From software to power conversion and storage, we help create smarter, more resilient energy networks.

Job Description

Let’s Talk about the Role

The Senior Proposals Manager will lead the end-to-end commercial proposal process for complex, large-scale energy projects, ensuring our technical and commercial offerings are competitive and deliverable.

You will act as the strategic lead for tender submissions, orchestrating cross-functional teams to translate customer needs into winning technical and commercial narratives. By managing the proposal lifecycle—from initial inquiry to contract handover—you will ensure our solutions are both innovative and executable, positioning GE Vernova as a leader in the global energy transition.

How You Will Make a Difference

• Leading high-stakes, complex tender cycles, coordinating diverse internal functions to deliver high-quality, on-time technical and commercial bids.

• Building winning commercial strategies by balancing target-winning pricing with robust technical execution plans and rigorous risk management.

• Creating differentiated value propositions by exploring innovative technical and sourcing alternatives that provide a competitive edge.

• Collaborating with sales and account teams to deeply understand customer requirements and negotiate winning contract conditions.

• Improving our success rates through thorough win/loss analysis and the implementation of best-practice bidding tools and processes.

• Developing optimized project cash-out strategies by working closely with our sourcing and supply partners.

Special Role Requirements

• Ability to travel (approximately 20-30%) to project sites and internal meetings as required.

Skills for Success

You should be a collaborative commercial leader with:

• The ability to manage complex, large-scale project bids, such as HVDC and Offshore Wind, with a focus on operational rigor.

• The capability to thrive in an international, matrixed organization, coordinating technical and commercial stakeholders.

• An understanding of EPC turnkey business models and the dynamics of the Grid Solutions market.

• An expertise in tender management and commercial contract negotiation.

• A keen interest in driving sustainable energy solutions and continuous process improvement.

A formal education and subsequent University Bachelor or Master’s degree in Engineering, Business, or a related field are nice to have, but we are most interested in your total experience and professional achievements.

Where and how you'll work

This is a permanent position based in our Madrid office. We have a hybrid working model which gives you flexibility to work from our office and from home, allowing us to balance collaboration and connection with your individual needs.

Our Culture

Every action shapes our future. That’s why our north star is a culture of impact, where everyone is empowered to thrive and achieve.

Addressing the urgent need to build a more sustainable electric power system while improving the trajectory of climate change emissions are global priorities, and we take our responsibility seriously. That is our mission at GE Vernova: continuing to electrify to thrive and decarbonize the world. We play a significant role in leading a new era of energy.

Our technology helps generate approximately twenty-five percent of the world’s electricity today, and we are working to power the rest. If we want the future of energy to be different, then join us and be the difference. Together, we are the Energy of Change!

We're determined to be the best place to grow

We believe that strong careers are built on a variety of experiences, strong connections, and continuous development. We’re committed to providing you the tools to navigate and shape a strong career journey that aligns with a healthy work-life balance. No two careers are the same, and yours should reflect your personal and professional goals. Your people leader and trusted mentors will support you through navigating your journey.

We also prioritize fair pay, performance-based rewards, and wellbeing programs for you and your family. With opportunities to move across teams and functions, your career can keep evolving while sustainability stays at the core of everything we do.

Inclusion & Diversity

We are passionate about creating an inclusive work environment. By valuing the ideas and contributions of a diverse workforce we help inspire others to grow, succeed, and raise the bar for everyone.

As an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer, GE Vernova is committed to support disadvantaged groups whilst providing equal opportunities for both GE Vernova associates and applicants alike.

Join us at GE Vernova where results can be achieved by embracing a community of belonging.

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