[Hiring] Commercial Project Manager @Siemens

Role Description

Responsible for the completion of all projects commercial/financial related matters, including but not limited to handling Accounting, Legal, Tax, New Collaboration Model (NCM) and Export Compliance and Control (ECC) topics. The CPM ensures the compliance of applicable regulations during the offer and project execution phase. The CPM supports the respective Project Manager in other areas with the objective of executing the project according to the defined PM @ Siemens guidelines/standards, customer requirements and the applicable Financial Reporting Guidelines (FRG). Professional collaboration between the CPM and the Project Manager is key for the overall project success.

This position is based in Wendell, North Carolina, and follows a remote work model, allowing employees to work primarily from a home office while supporting business needs as required.

You’ll make an impact by:

• Manage the project throughout the project Life Cycle.
• Drive own empowerment with adequate signature authorization and project target agreement to manage the project as commercial project entrepreneur – primary projects to be worked categorized as C and ‘small’.
• Support the PM in managing and optimizing targeted financial results with due professional care (e.g. project gross profit, cash flow, assets and financing instruments).
• Ensure an adequate handover phase, analyze customers’ requirements, examine their commercial and contractual feasibility and transferability, incl. ECC matters.
• Drive the review and evaluation of the contract conditions incl. all attachments, ensure examination by Legal.
• Support the PM and ensure correct methodology for identifying, evaluating, assessing risks & opportunities, strategies and response activities.
• Manage Project Finances.
• Ensure accuracy of cost and pricing calculation as well as overall project books and records, incl. recording of such in appropriate systems, e.g. SAP.
• Perform applicable requirements for month end activities.
• Prepare commercial documentation for regular project status meetings and ensure the accuracy of the commercial project data (i.e. FC, cash flow).
• Ensure compliance with Siemens FRG and local GAAP requirements.
• Ensure the application and the continuously managing of financial Guarantees, Bonds and project securities.
• Support the PM in identifying, minimizing non-conformance costs and establishing an appropriate reporting structure; support the implementation of lessons learned into own project and the organization in general.
• Manage the risks, contracts and claims by ensuring compliance with LoA guidelines for commercial aspects, e.g. risk management process.
• Manage the compliance to standards, rules and regulations of (commercial) project members to act according to the Business Conduct Guidelines and establish a culture of trust and integrity (e.g. adherence of tax regulations, Signature rights, segregation of duties, ECC, EHS), OR, Legal and Compliance, HR (incl. Delegation process), ECC, Customs, external auditors, etc.
• Manage the customer's requirements and expectations with the PM.
• Ability to work a large number of midsize projects and prioritize.
• Ability to interpret and execute contract (customer and supplier) terms and conditions.

Qualifications

• BS/BA in related discipline or advanced degree (Finance, Accounting, Supply Chain Management).
• SAP experience and knowledge.
• Siemens CPM Certification or PMP Certification is a plus.
• Small or ‘C’ Project management experience a plus.
• Demonstrated skills to work effectively in a team-oriented environment.
• Ability to multi-task and work under pressure to meet deadlines is required.
• 10% travel.

Requirements

• Demonstrates and applies a broad knowledge of field of specialization through successful completion of assignments.
• Demonstrates knowledge of organization's business practices and issues.
• 3-5 years of successful experience in related field and successful demonstration of Key Responsibilities and Knowledge as presented above.

Benefits

• This position may be filled at either the GRIP 8 or GRIP 7 level. Placement within the level structure will be based on the selected candidate's education, experience, knowledge, skills, and overall qualifications.
• Candidates considered for the GRIP 8 level typically possess 1+ years of relevant experience. Salary range: $61,547-$105,509.
• Candidates considered for the GRIP 7 level typically possess 2+ years of relevant experience and demonstrate increased scope, complexity, and subject matter expertise. Salary range: $74,970-$128,520.