Commercial Project Manager

Siemens Gas and Power GmbH & Co. KG; Dubai; Remote; AED 180,000 - 240,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Remote/flexible work

Professional development

Job summary

Siemens Energy in the United Arab Emirates seeks a Commercial Project Manager to lead ERP deployment within Gas Services Distributed and transition to commercial project execution across service lines. The role emphasizes SAP/ERP environments, FP&A, and risk management.

The ideal candidate has a finance/business background, CPM certification, and proven experience managing complex service projects. Remote/flexible work and strong global collaboration are available, with professional development

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Finance, or related field.
• Certified CPM for 'C' category projects.
• Proven experience as a Commercial Project Manager on long-term or complex service projects.
• Experience with ERP/SAP implementations in a project business environment.
• Strong FRG/IFRS, budgeting and forecasting, asset and cash flow management.

Responsibilities

• Manage and optimize project financial KPIs including revenue, cost, gross profit, cash flow.
• Oversee invoicing and ensure timely payment per contract terms.
• Manage project guarantees, bonds, insurance and FX risks.
• Support ERP/SAP rollout and train CPM organization.

Skills

Financial management

SAP/ERP

MS Office

Data stewardship

Contract management

Education

Bachelor's in Business Administration/Finance

CPM-C certification

Tools

SAP/ERP implementation

Job description

Siemens Energy and Siemens Gamesa are becoming Omterra. "We energize society" by supporting our customers to make the transition to a more sustainable world, based on innovative technologies and our ability to turn ideas into reality. With nearly 100,000 employees around the world, we shape the energy systems of today and tomorrow.

This position is created to support the AGORA ERP implementation within Gas Services Distributed in the United Arab Emirates, with a strategic plan to transition the resource into a permanent Commercial Project Manager (CPM) vacancy to retain critical system and business knowledge. Operating within the Gas Services Distributed Finance CPM organization, the role initially will focus on ERP system deployment then will transition to commercial execution in all service lines; long-term service contracts, M&U, Repairs, complex Spare Parts deliveries, Field Services. To address this dual-phase objective, the role focuses on ERP implementation and system optimization, comprehensive financial project management, and risk, contract, and stakeholder management.

These core areas ensure a seamless transition from system setup to high-performing project execution. Given the focus on ERP implementation and project execution, the ideal candidate will have a strong background in finance or business administration, proven experience as a Commercial Project Manager for complex service projects, and deep proficiency in SAP/ERP systems. Professional certification CPM-C category is highly desirable to support the Gas Services business.

How You’ll Make an Impact

• Manage and optimize project financial KPIs including revenue, cost, gross profit, cash flow, assets, and financing instruments. Ensure compliance with Financial Reporting Guidelines (FRG), non-conformance costs (NCC), transfer pricing, tax, and export control regulations.
• Actively performs asset management, initiates invoicing according to project progress and contractual terms. Ensure payment is received on time and allocated properly. Perform project forecasting, local and WTW reporting, involve offshore CPM organization.
• Manage project guarantees, bonds and project insurance as well as foreign currency risks in alignment with hedging guidelines.
• Act as a key user and data steward to support the smooth and successful implementation of ERP/SAP (S4EUnify / AGORA) within the Commercial Project Management domain. Retain and document system knowledge gained during ERP implementation to train and support the wider CPM organization.
• Ensure accurate recording and migration of commercial project data into the new ERP system.
• Collaborate with the Project Manager to proactively identify, assess, and mitigate project risks and opportunities. Coordinate with internal and external stakeholders, including customers, subcontractors, and offshore teams, to ensure commercial alignment.

What You Bring

• Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Finance, or a related qualification. Certified CPM for 'C' Category projects
• Proven experience as a Commercial Project Manager handling long-term or complex 'C' category projects, preferably in the service/LTSA sector
• Experience with ERP/SAP implementations in a project business environment
• Strong background in financial reporting guidelines (FRG) and IFRS, project forecasting, budgeting and reporting, asset and cash flow management, as well as transfer pricing and tax compliance.
• Proficiency in MS Office (Excel and PowerPoint), experience in data stewardship and system implementation, as well as expertise in SAP/ERP implementation.
• Expertise in contract and claim management, project risk and opportunity management, as well as foreign currency hedging and risk mitigation.
• Strong analytical and numerical skills, effective stakeholder management and communication abilities, as well as problem-solving skills and adaptability.

About the Team

Our Gas Services division offers Low-emission power generation through service and decarbonization. Zero or low emission power generation and all gas turbines under one roof, steam turbines and generators. Decarbonization opportunities through service offerings, modernization, and digitalization of the fleet.

Who is Siemens Energy?

At Siemens Energy, we are more than just an energy technology company. With ~100,000 dedicated employees in more than 90 countries, we develop the energy systems of the future, ensuring that the growing energy demand of the global community is met reliably and sustainably. The technologies created in our research departments and factories drive the energy transition and provide the base for one sixth of the world's electricity generation.

Our global team is committed to making sustainable, reliable, and affordable energy a reality by pushing the boundaries of what is possible. We uphold a 150-year legacy of innovation that encourages our search for people who will support our focus on decarbonization, new technologies, and energy transformation.

Lucky for us, we are not all the same. Through diversity we generate power. We run on inclusion and our combined creative energy is fueled by over 130 nationalities. Siemens Energy celebrates character – no matter what ethnic background, gender, age, religion, identity, or disability. We energize society, all of society, and we do not discriminate based on our differences.

• Opportunity to work on challenging projects in an exciting environment
• Opportunity for remote/flexible work
• Professional support and strong collaboration with colleagues around the world
• Professional development opportunities within the company