Commercial Project Manager (CPM) – Finance Controller

Responsibilities

• Manage the project throughout the Project Life Cycle
• Oversee the bid preparation and approval process (Limits of Authority), review, evaluate and negotiate contractual terms with support of Legal department, evaluate risks and ensure conformance during project execution
• Empower yourself as commercial project entrepreneur during the project execution phase from order intake, through design, delivery, installation and commissioning to warranty phase
• Partner with the Project Manager in identifying, evaluating, and assessing risks and opportunities, and developing strategies and response activities to avoid margin slippage
• Prepare and present commercial topics in internal and external project meetings and escalate critical issues when necessary
• Manage customer requirements and stakeholder expectations with the Project Manager
• Secure project target by enforcing stringent contract and claim management
• Ensure compliance with standards, rules, and regulations, fostering a culture of trust and integrity (e.g. financial reporting guidelines acc. to IFRS and US GAAP, tax regulations, business conduct, signature rights, export control, EHS, ICFR/RIC etc.)
• Manage Project Finances & Planning
• Partner with the Project Manager to manage financial results, focusing on project gross profit, cash flow and minimizing non-conformance costs
• Perform annual budgeting, monthly forecasting & cost control, cash flow reconciliation, and deviation analysis.
• Ensure accuracy of project books and records in SAP
• Timely invoicing, actively manage receivables, and maximize cash flow
• Cook up procurement efforts to ensure best bids within budget and compliance with customer contracts
• Manage financial guarantees / bonds and insurance requirements
• Encourage team accountability, foster team collaboration, and conduct lessons-learned reviews for continuous improvement

Requirements

• Demonstrated ability to take initiative and adapt to changing circumstances
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills in English
• Applicants must be legally authorized for employment in the United States without need for current or future employer-sponsored work authorization

Qualifications

• Basic Qualifications: Bachelor’s degree in accounting, Finance, Business, or related field
• Experience: 2+ years of work experience in commercial project controlling/management in construction projects
• PM@Siemens - CPM certificate or equivalent
• Required travel: 10-20%
• Master’s degree in business administration
• Resilience in managing complex projects and overcoming challenges
• Proficiency with SAP, Microsoft Office, including Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook