Job Description Summary

Negotiate with dedicated software, hardware and professional services technology providers according to specific policies for the Chief Technology Officer organization. Achieve the best contractual conditions while also ensuring internal customer satisfaction. Has in-depth knowledge of best practices, relevant technologies and how portfolio under management integrates with others; has working knowledge of supplier competition and the factors that differentiate them in the market.

Job Description

Roles and Responsibilities

• Lead challenging negotiations with the software vendors and analyzing complicated licensing models (like on-premise, subscriptions, hosted and mixed on-premise plus cloud),
• Negotiate agreements by executing enterprise license agreements for use of software, hardware & professional services globally across a range of suppliers,
• Create and deliver commercial, financial, and business objectives as related to technology goods and services such as managed software services/cloud contracts across the business group to support the decision-making process,
• Lead sourcing processes in a matrixed environment including RFI/RFP’s and single source negotiations or renegotiations,
• Develop and implementing short- and long-term strategies in regard suppliers, pricing models & cost out initiatives,
• Identify cost out initiatives and influence stakeholders to implement them,
• Develop and maintain strong relationships with stakeholders (stakeholder management) both at the senior and C-level executives to be able to understand the environment and support stakeholders in driving business outcomes,
• Develop and maintain strong relationship within the largest software companies and other vendors to drive the required negotiations,
• Liaise with Corporate and Business Unit sourcing teams on cross company initiatives to set realistic but challenging operations goals and objectives.
• Develop sourcing plans to integrate Business needs into a global commodity teams including benchmarking suppliers, contracts, and services and evaluating various Business Unit level requirements, existing opportunities, or new initiatives. This includes setting sourcing strategies and executing those strategies to deliver material improvements on quality, price, and service.
• Collaborate with appropriate finance, compliance, and legal subject matter experts.
• Execute and support buying functions and requirements and participate in the buy-desk activities

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in Finance, Business or Software Engineering or equivalent field of study and 8+ years of digital technology sourcing experience
• Associate’s Degree in Finance, Business or Software Engineering or equivalent field of study and 10+ years of digital technology sourcing experience
• High School diploma or equivalent with 12+ years of digital technology sourcing experience

Desired Characteristics

• Strong experience in software licensing in working with financial information as a means of decision making, pricing comparisons & benchmarking
• Strong experience in sourcing negotiating at the highest levels of a supplier
• Knowledge of information technologies and services, specifically software as a service license models
• Ability to influence and motivate cross functional teams to deliver and implement cost out initiatives despite obstacles
• Drive to execute under extreme deadline pressures and with multiple priorities Ability to cope with multiple complex situations daily
• Strong oral and written communication skills. Strong interpersonal and leadership skills. Demonstrated ability to analyze and resolve problems. Demonstrated ability to lead programs / projects. Ability to document, plan, market, and execute programs. Established project management skills.
• Ability to work with minimum supervision in the cross-cultural environment across different geographic area
• Strong business acumen
• Strong customer service mindset
• Independent thinker with the proven history of shifting paradigms
• Aggressive in execution and undaunted by challenges
• Flexible schedule to accommodate global time zones
• Controllership and compliance mindset (transactional and process integrity)
• Excellent time management, prioritization skills

 Location and Attendance: This position is based in our Atlanta, GA office. This role follows a hybrid work model, which requires regular in-office presence to support team collaboration and business needs. As this is not a fully remote position, candidates residing outside of the Atlanta metropolitan area must be willing to relocate to the Atlanta area as a condition of employment. The specific in-office requirements are determined by the business and may be adjusted based on operational needs.

#LI-Remote - This is a remote position

Application Deadline: August 28, 2026

 

 

For candidates applying to a U.S. based position, the pay range for this position is between $108,800.00 and $181,300.00. 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.

 

 

Bonus eligibility: discretionary annual bonus.

 

 

This posting is expected to remain open for at least seven days after it was posted on July 28, 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 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.

 

 

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.