Service & Commissioning Manager

re properly budgeted, resourced, and organized before execution begins.

Key Responsibilities:

Budget Management & Financial Oversight:

• Monitor, control, and manage installation and commissioning budgets throughout the preparation phase.

• Develop comprehensive cost estimates for equipment, labour, logistics, and contractor services.

• Support Project Manager to Implement financial controls and budget tracking systems in accordance with company guidelines.

• Support cost optimization initiatives and efficiency improvement plans in collaboration with teams from other business units

ITO/Sales Team Collaboration & Estimating:

• Work closely with ITO (Installation, Testing & Operations) and Sales teams to develop accurate installation and commissioning estimates for customer proposals.

• Provide technical expertise and cost analysis to support the sales process with realistic installation timelines and resource requirements.

• Collaborate with Sales teams to translate customer requirements into detailed installation and commissioning cost breakdowns.

• Support bid preparation by providing accurate subcontractor estimates and third-party service costs.

• Review and validate installation scope definitions with ITO teams to ensure estimate accuracy and completeness.

• Participate in customer meetings to explain installation methodology, timelines, and cost justifications.

Resource Coordination & Planning:

• Coordinate multidiscipline engineering teams specializing in power systems, power conversion, VFD, automation, control, and mechanical integration.

• Organize resource allocation and scheduling to ensure installations meet customer, contract, quality, and regulatory requirements.

• Support procurement planning for installation equipment, tools, and commissioning resources.

• Arrange training and certification requirements for the resources before deployment.

• Subcontractor & Third-Party Coordination: Create accurate subcontractor estimates for specialized installation and commissioning services. Coordinate with contractors.

Technical Preparation & Documentation:

• Oversee technical documentation, risk management processes, and design reviews during preparation phases.

• Coordinate for detailed installation and commissioning procedures, including testing protocols and performance validation methods.

• Coordinate with engineering teams to finalize system specifications and commissioning requirements.

• Establish quality and change control systems for execution activities.

Engineering Coordination & Support:

• Provide technical leadership, advice, and assistance to multidisciplinary engineering teams.

• Support the Project Manager in planning and progressing all installation-related activities.

• Coordinate with customers, suppliers, and third parties during preparation phases.

• Specialization Areas: Power Systems, Switchboard/Protection, SFC, SVC, automation system, VFD in any one of the domains - O&G / Marine/ or Industry.

Strategic Leadership:

• Integrates and develops service processes aligned with organizational objectives.

• Leads the execution of the Services growth strategy through strategic planning and initiatives.

• Contributes to the overall business strategy by identifying growth opportunities and providing expert insights.

• Field Service & commissioning Management:

• Leads and manages field resources, optimizing workload and ensuring efficient service delivery.

• Provides coaching and career development opportunities for field service engineers.

• Implements and enforces safety policies and regulations, fostering a culture of safety.

Collaboration and Communication:

• Mentors team members and fosters a collaborative work environment.

• Effectively communicates with project managers, sourcing specialists, engineers, and factories across the globe.

Qualifications/Requirements

• Trade qualified (Electrical) or bachelor's degree in mechanical, Electrical Engineering, or a related field from an accredited institution.

• 10+ years of experience in installation and commissioning role.

• Experience working with Sales and ITO teams to develop competitive and accurate proposals.

• Knowledge of subcontractor markets and third-party service provider capabilities. Understanding of customer requirements translation into technical and commercial solutions.

• Strong background in budgeting, cost estimation, and financial oversight.

• Experience in resource coordination and allocation for technical activities.

• Knowledge of procurement processes and vendor coordination.

• Understanding of power generation, conversion, transmission, and distribution system economics. Expertise in LV and MV variable speed drives and motors.

• Proven ability to lead large multi-disciplinary teams and coordinate complex engineering operations.

• Excellent ability to multitask on various activities within strict time scales. Strong analytical, interpersonal, communication, presentation, and facilitation skills.

• Customer-centric mindset with experience in translating customer requirements into effective engineering solutions.

Desired Characteristics

• Lead servicing and commissioning of large service and commissioning system.

• Experience in using Lean tools for continuous improvement.

• Ability to design, sell and implement process improvements.

• Strong interpersonal and leadership skills.

• Proactive self-starter and change agent & ability to work under stress environment.

• Cross functional, ability to work on matrix environment, and international team experience.

• Effectively communicate across all organizational levels, departments, and functions.

• Demonstrated technical aptitude and business acumen.

As GE Vernova is a global organization, working across different time zones, and monitoring, reading and responding to contact outside normal working hours can be expected.

Additional Information

Relocation Assistance Provided: No

#LI-Remote - This is a remote position