Commercial Project Manager- Finance

Overview

This role is for a Commercial Project Manager supporting project commercial and financial execution, including coordination with Accounting, Legal, Tax, New Collaboration Model (NCM), and Export Compliance and Control (ECC) topics.

The position is based in Wendell, North Carolina, with a remote work model that allows work primarily from a home office while supporting business needs as required.

Responsibilities

Manage the project throughout the project life cycle

• Act with appropriate signature authorization and project target agreement to manage small and primary projects categorized as C as a commercial project entrepreneur
• Support the Project Manager 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 by analyzing customer requirements, assessing commercial and contractual feasibility and transferability, including ECC matters
• Drive review and evaluation of contract conditions, including attachments, and ensure Legal examination
• Support the Project Manager with identification, evaluation, assessment of risks and opportunities, and development of strategies and response activities

Manage project finances

• Ensure accuracy of cost and pricing calculations, and maintain overall project books and records, including recording in appropriate systems (e.g., SAP)
• Support applicable requirements for month-end activities
• Prepare commercial documentation for regular project status meetings and ensure accuracy of commercial project data (e.g., FC, cash flow)
• Ensure compliance with applicable financial reporting guidelines and local GAAP requirements (Siemens FRG and local GAAP)
• Ensure application and ongoing management of financial guarantees, bonds, and project securities
• Support the Project Manager in identifying and minimizing non-conformance costs and establishing an appropriate reporting structure; support implementation of lessons learned into the project and organization
• Manage risks, contracts, and claims by ensuring compliance with LoA guidelines for commercial aspects, including the risk management process
• Support compliance for commercial project members to act according to business conduct expectations, including adherence to tax regulations, signature rights, segregation of duties, ECC, EHS, and coordination as needed with Legal and Compliance, HR (including delegation process), ECC, Customs, and external auditors
• Manage customer requirements and expectations with the Project Manager
• Ability to work across a large number of midsize projects and prioritize
• Ability to interpret and execute customer and supplier contract terms and conditions

Requirements

Required knowledge, skills, education, and experience

• BS/BA in a 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 is a plus
• Demonstrated ability to work effectively in a team-oriented environment
• Ability to multi-task and work under pressure to meet deadlines
• 10% travel

Preferred knowledge, skills, education, and experience

• Demonstrated broad knowledge of the field of specialization through successful completion of assignments
• Demonstrated knowledge of the organization’s business practices and issues
• 3–5 years of successful experience in a related field with successful demonstration of key responsibilities and knowledge described above

Leveling and Compensation

This position may be filled at either the GRIP 8 or GRIP 7 level. Placement will be based on education, experience, knowledge, skills, and overall qualifications.

• GRIP 8: typically requires 1+ years of relevant experience. Salary range: $61,547–$105,509
• GRIP 7: typically requires 2+ years of relevant experience and demonstrated increased scope, complexity, and subject matter expertise. Salary range: $74,970–$128,520

Location

• Wendell, North Carolina
• Remote work model (primarily home-office based, with business travel/needs as required)