Senior Commercial Project Manager (m/f/d)

Giesecke+Devrient; Sant Joan Despí; On-site; EUR 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Giesecke+Devrient is seeking a Senior Commercial Project Manager to act as the trusted commercial advisor to senior management, ensuring project profitability and alignment of strategic decisions with financial goals. Location can be Munich or Barcelona, with responsibility spanning contracts, invoicing, and commercial risk across the project lifecycle.

You will collaborate with Project Director, Finance and Controlling, lead negotiations, and drive commercial actions to maximize value in

Qualifications

• 7+ years of experience in commercial project management, project finance, contract management, or related roles.
• Strong track record in complex software, SaaS, cloud or digital transformation projects.
• Experience interpreting forecasts, financial planning, contract and risk management.
• Understanding of subscriptions, licences, service levels or third-party services.

Responsibilities

• Support Project Director in achieving profitability targets and drive commercial actions.
• Partner with Finance and Controlling to identify variances and improve profitability.
• Lead commercial execution of contracts, subcontracts, change orders and claims.
• Manage commercial risks and invoicing and payment follow-up.
• Prepare decision-ready commercial reviews, scenarios and management reports for senior stakeholders.
• Lead commercial negotiations and act as the key commercial interface for customers.
• Strengthen commercial standards and project controls across delivery workstreams.

Skills

Commercial PM

Project finance

Contract management

SaaS/cloud projects

Software delivery models

Negotiation skills

Tools

ERP systems

Forecasting tools

Contract management software

Job description

For our department Finance we are looking for a Senior Commercial Project Manager (m/f/d) in our location in Munich or in Barcelona as soon as possible. This position serves as the trusted commercial advisor to the senior management (Managing Director, Project Director) and is accountable for maximizing project value and commercial success throughout the project lifecycle. Acting as the commercial counterpart to the Technical Project Manager, the role ensures that strategic decisions, customer engagements and delivery activities are aligned with the project's financial and contractual objectives.

Your Requirements:

• Support Project Director in achieving project profitability targets and drive commercial actions impacting revenue, margin and cash flow throughout the project lifecycle
• Partner with the Project Director, Finance and Controlling to identify variances, recommend actions and improve overall project profitability
• Lead the commercial execution of customer contracts, subcontracts, change orders and claims in close collaboration with Contract Mangement, Procurement and Partner Management
• Manage commercial risks and opportunities, contractual obligations, invoicing and payment follow-up
• Prepare decision-ready commercial reviews, scenarios and management reports for senior stakeholders
• Lead commercial negotiations and act as the key commercial interface for customers and internal stakeholders
• Strengthen commercial standards, project controls and lessons learned across all project delivery workstreams

Your Profile:

• Typically 7+ years of experience in commercial project management, project finance, contract management or a related role
• A strong track record in complex software, SaaS, cloud or digital transformation projects
• Hands-on experience in interpreting forecasts, financial project planning, contract and claim management, and commercial risk management
• Understanding of software delivery models and commercial topics such as subscriptions, licences, service levels or third-party services
• Confident communication and negotiation skills, with the ability to influence senior leaders and customer executives in an international environment
• ERP and project accounting experience is an advantage; commercial, contract or project management certification is a plus

$$ We are an equal opportunity employer! We promote diversity in all its forms and create an inclusive work environment, free from prejudice, discrimination and harassment, in which all employees feel a sense of belonging. We warmly welcome all applications regardless of gender, age, race or ethnic origin, social and cultural background, religion, disability and sexual orientation.

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