Commercial Project Manager

NKT; Köln; Hybrid; EUR 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

NKT in Cologne is seeking a Commercial Project Manager (m/f/d) to manage commercial orders from tender through project completion, coordinating with internal teams and customers to ensure smooth financial and contractual handling. You will administer orders in SAP, monitor costs and schedules, prepare invoices, and support contract, change orders, and KPI tracking.

A commercial apprenticeship and 1–3 years of tendering experience are expected, with SAP knowledge.

Qualifications

• Completed apprenticeship in a recognized commercial or business-related profession.
• One to three years of experience in commercial tendering and order management.
• Knowledge of commercial contract management, invoicing, and commercial project administration.
• Experience working with SAP.

Responsibilities

• Commercial management of customer orders from the quotation phase through to project completion
• Maintenance and administration of orders, project data, and commercial processes in SAP
• Support of project management in cost controlling, reporting, and documentation
• Coordination with Procurement, Logistics, Finance, and other internal interfaces
• Preparation and follow-up of invoices, guarantees, and financial securities
• Support in contract, change order, and claim management
• Monitoring of delivery schedules, incoming payments, and project-related key performance indicators (KPIs)

Skills

Customer focus

Team collaboration

Education

Apprenticeship in commercial or business-related profession

Tools

SAP

Job description

Project & Program Management

Job Location (Short): Cologne, Germany | Troisdorf, Germany

Job Description

Commercial Project Manager (m/f/d)

Manage commercial project orders and support customer relationships

Would you like to manage complex project orders from the tender phase through to successful completion? In this role, you will be responsible for the commercial administration of projects, working closely with internal stakeholders, customers, and business partners while contributing to the reliable delivery of challenging energy infrastructure projects. You will work in an international environment and support projects that play an important role in the green energy transition. Are you ready to take responsibility throughout the entire project lifecycle?

Coordinate tenders and project orders from start to finish

In this role, you will oversee the complete commercial process, from tender preparation and contract management to invoicing and project execution. You will ensure that commercial processes run efficiently, coordinate internal interfaces, and support project management throughout all project phases. You will work with SAP, monitor schedules and costs, and maintain professional communication with customers and business partners.

Your responsibilities include:

• Commercial management of customer orders from the quotation phase through to project completion
• Maintenance and administration of orders, project data, and commercial processes in SAP
• Support of project management in cost controlling, reporting, and documentation
• Coordination with Procurement, Logistics, Finance, and other internal interfaces
• Preparation and follow-up of invoices, guarantees, and financial securities
• Support in contract, change order, and claim management
• Monitoring of delivery schedules, incoming payments, and project-related key performance indicators (KPIs)

You will work closely with Project Management, Sales, and OOM. The position is based in Cologne and involves project-related coordination with internal and external stakeholders.

A structured approach in a project environment

You work carefully and reliably and can maintain an overview even when managing multiple tasks simultaneously. You are comfortable interacting professionally with both internal and external stakeholders. You communicate clearly, take a solution-oriented approach, and have a strong service and customer focus. At the same time, you enjoy working collaboratively in a team while taking ownership of your responsibilities.

You also bring:

• Completed apprenticeship in a recognized commercial or business-related profession
• One to three years of experience in commercial tendering and order management
• Knowledge of commercial contract management, invoicing, and commercial project administration
• Experience working with SAP

Support the green transition through professional project execution

We aim to create a workplace where people from different backgrounds feel valued and supported and can realize their full potential. We actively promote gender diversity at NKT and welcome applications from people with a wide range of experiences and backgrounds. Even if you do not meet every requirement, we encourage you to apply. We believe that diverse teams contribute to better results and a positive working environment.

At NKT, you will work in an international environment with a variety of development opportunities. You will gain insight into complex project business, further develop your commercial and personal capabilities, and collaborate closely with colleagues across different functions. In doing so, you will make an important contribution to projects that support tomorrow's energy infrastructure.

"As a manager, it is important to me that we support our projects responsibly as a team, collaborate openly, and remain a reliable partner for our customers throughout the entire project lifecycle," says Hiring Manager, Frederic Burscheid.

If you have any questions about the position, please contact Hiring Manager Frederic Burscheid at [phone] or [e-mail]. For questions regarding the recruitment process, please contact Famke Darr at [e-mail].

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