Commercial Project Manager

Siemens Energy; Dubai; On-site; USD 120,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

Siemens Energy is seeking a Commercial Project Manager to orchestrate and enhance our commercial projects. This role involves leading bid preparations, managing project finances, and ensuring compliance with regulations while collaborating with the Bidding and Sales teams. The ideal candidate will possess strong commercial acumen and project management experience, supporting key negotiations and financial strategies in a dynamic environment.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of hands-on experience in a commercial project management role.
• Strong proficiency in SAP finance.
• Excellent presentation skills required.

Responsibilities

• Lead commercial activities for budgetary and firm offers.
• Negotiate customer Terms and Conditions.
• Manage project accounting and cost control.

Skills

Commercial competence

Critical thinking

Interpersonal skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in finance or project accounting

Tools

SAP finance and project modules

Job description

Location United Arab Emirates Dubai Dubai Company Siemens Energy LLC Organization SE CFO Business Unit Grid Technologies Full / Part time Full-time Experience Level Experienced Professional

A Snapshot of Your Day

As the Commercial Project Manager at Siemens Energy, you will play a pivotal role in ensuring the success of our commercial projects. This outstanding opportunity allows you to support the Tendering team in preparing and submitting customer offers and bids, while also leading commercial and contractual discussions. Your day will be multifaceted, filled with engaging and coordinating with various functions, following processes, using digital platforms, and ensuring compliance with both regulations.

How You’ll Make an Impact

• Lead commercial activities for budgetary and firm offers in close collaboration with the Bidding and Sales teams, critically analyzing tender requirements. Define appropriate business models considering regulations and bid strategy, actively participating in bid preparation and pricing.
• Prepare, communicate, and secure bid approvals in line with company guidelines alongside the Bidding Manager. Engage in customer negotiations on Terms and Conditions, taking ownership of the commercial aspects.
• Complete projects as the Commercial Counterpart to the Project Manager, following policies, procedures, and guidelines. Handle project accounting, cost control, and forecasting of revenues, margins, and cash flow, closely supervising project cost development.
• Ensure compliance with IFRS 15 for revenue recognition and achieving breakthroughs in billing, maintaining audit-proof commercial documentation.
• Support Project Managers in negotiating variation orders and suppliers’ claims. Handle foreign currency risks in projects following currency guidelines and handle relevant procurement and logistics aspects.
• Verify and process suppliers' invoices and payments, handle project guarantees, bonds, LCs, and insurances. Innovate for cost efficiencies, process improvements, and drive digitalization initiatives.

What You Bring

• A bachelor's degree or equivalent experience in finance or project accounting.
• Minimum of 5 years of hands-on experience in a similar role.
• Proficiency in SAP finance and project modules.
• Strong commercial competence and critical thinking skills.
• Excellent presentation and English interpersonal skills