Project Commercial Manager

Siemens AG; Melbourne; On-site; AUD 140,000 - 190,000; Full time

Job summary

Siemens Smart Infrastructure seeks a Project Commercial Manager to own the commercial and financial management of projects and drive outcomes. You will partner with the Project Manager to ensure financial results meet targets, optimise gross profit, cash flow and financing instruments.

You will lead contract and claim management, identify risks and opportunities, manage stakeholders, and drive digitalisation of commercial processes.

Qualifications

• Experience in business/project controlling and financial management.
• Experience in contract and claim management.
• Ability to collaborate with Project Managers, customers and subcontractors.

Responsibilities

• Lead the completion of commercial and financial activities for project success.
• Partner with Project Manager and project team to deliver against targets.
• Establish and manage contract/claim management and risk/opportunity strategies.
• Identify, evaluate and manage project risks, opportunities and financing options.
• Represent the project at internal/external decision boards and manage commercial targets.

Skills

Commercial leadership

Financial management

Contract management

Risk management

Stakeholder management

Leadership

Job description

Create impact through commercial excellence.

Siemens Smart Infrastructure is looking for an experienced Project Commercial Manager to take ownership of the commercial and financial management of projects and help drive successful business outcomes.

In this role, you will partner closely with the Project Manager and project team to ensure financial results are delivered against agreed targets, while optimising project gross profit, cash flow, assets and financing instruments. You will provide commercial leadership throughout the project lifecycle, ensuring risks and opportunities are proactively identified, assessed and managed.

What you will do

You will be responsible for the completion of commercial and financial activities that contribute to project success, while supporting the broader business controlling functions. You will work closely with internal stakeholders and customer commercial representatives to resolve commercial matters and maintain strong, professional relationships.

A key part of the role will be establishing and managing effective contract and claim management, working with the Project Manager and assigned Contract Manager. You will take full commercial responsibility for identifying, evaluating and managing project risks and opportunities, developing appropriate strategies and response actions.

You will also support the selection and involvement of partners and subcontractors, represent the project at relevant internal and external decision boards, and agree commercial targets and responsibilities with project commercial staff. Through your leadership, you will foster a culture of trust, integrity and compliance with Siemens Business Conduct Guidelines.

Digitalisation will be an important part of the role. You will contribute to the rollout of global and local digital initiatives and identify and implement opportunities to improve commercial and controlling processes through digital solutions.

The ideal candidate will have:

Experience in business controlling, performance controlling and/or project controlling functions.

Strong commercial and financial management experience, ideally within complex projects or a project-based environment.

Demonstrated experience in contract and claim management, risk and opportunity management, financial controlling and stakeholder management.

The ability to work collaboratively with Project Managers, customers, contract managers, partners and subcontractors while confidently taking ownership of commercial outcomes.

Strong leadership, communication and influencing skills, with a commitment to integrity, professional conduct and continuous improvement.

An interest in digitalisation and the ability to identify opportunities to improve processes, transparency and commercial performance through digital initiatives.

At Siemens Smart Infrastructure, we connect energy systems, buildings and industries to create a more sustainable, resilient and intelligent future. As a Project Commercial Manager, you will play a critical role in ensuring our projects deliver both customer value and strong commercial performance.

Join us and help shape the future of infrastructure through commercial excellence, innovation and collaboration.

We strive to provide a safe working environment for each member of our diverse team and commit to continuously develop our ways of working on this journey. From our Innovate Reconciliation Action Plan to our diverse cultural celebrations, LGBTQIA+ education and support to our gender equity initiatives, we strive to make our workplace an inclusive environment where every individual feels empowered and heard.

If you require any reasonable accommodations or adjustments during the recruitment process, please let us know.