Commercial Project Manager / Project Controller

Siemens; Lexington (NC); Hybrid; USD 115,000 - 135,000; Full time

Job summary

Siemens Mobility in Lexington, NC is seeking a Commercial Project Manager to partner with the CPM Director and drive the commercial and financial side of large-scale projects, from sales handover to closeout.

You will own forecasting, cost control, cash flow, and risk management while collaborating with Project Managers, Engineering, Procurement, Legal, and Finance. A proactive, analytical mindset is essential for success.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Finance/Economics/Business/Accounting preferred.
• 3+ years of Finance/Commercial Project Management experience.
• Advanced analytical abilities, financial modeling, strong Excel, ERP knowledge, and business modeling skills.
• Excellent verbal and written communication across organizational levels.
• Experience with SAP would be a plus, Siemens CPM certification (Level-C) is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Support CPM Director in commercial and financial management of a $1.5B project portfolio.
• Monitor costs, revenues, profitability, cash flow; prepare budgets, forecasts, variance analyses, and reports.
• Assist with contract administration, change orders, claims, and negotiations to protect margins.
• Identify financial risks, opportunities, and process improvements; track mitigation actions.
• Own assigned project KPIs and coordinate with stakeholders to hit targets.
• Ensure compliance with internal policies, governance, and audits; keep projects audit-ready.
• Support change management by communicating financial impacts of changes.
• Promote best practices in commercial PM, reporting, forecasting, and governance.

Skills

Analytical abilities

Financial planning

Verbal and written communication

Finance/Commercial PM experience

Education

Bachelor's degree in Finance/Economics/Business/Accounting

Tools

Microsoft Excel

ERP systems

SAP

Job description

Pioneering in America, from the first mile to the last. This is what drives us.

We’re proud to be Great Place to Work® certified—a reflection of our commitment to creating an environment where innovation thrives, and every voice matters.

Want to drive the financial success of a $1.5 billion project portfolio? Join Siemens Mobility in Lexington, NC as a Commercial Project Manager and partner with the CPM Director to power the commercial and financial side of large-scale projects, from sales handover to closeout!

You will own the numbers that drive results, from forecasting and cost control to cash flow and risk management, while teaming up with Project Managers, Engineering, Procurement, Legal, and Finance. If you are proactive, analytical, and thrive on fast-moving projects, this is your chance to make a big impact!

What your day-to-day will look like:

• Support the CPM Director in the commercial and financial management of a project portfolio valued at approximately $1.5 billion, helping keep projects financially healthy and on target.
• Monitor and analyze project costs, revenues, profitability, and cash flow, and prepare budgets, forecasts, variance analyses, and financial reports that give leadership accurate, transparent insight into project performance.
• Support contract administration, change order management, claims, and customer and supplier commercial negotiations as delegated by the CPM Director, protecting project margins and strengthening commercial outcomes.
• Proactively identify financial risks, opportunities, and process improvements; contribute to risk and opportunity management and track mitigation and corrective action plans to protect and improve project results.
• Take ownership of assigned project KPIs and commercial performance targets, coordinating closely with project stakeholders to achieve financial targets and project objectives.
• Ensure compliance with internal financial policies, governance requirements, and audit standards, keeping projects audit-ready and risk-aware.
• Support and drive change management initiatives by assessing and communicating financial impacts, so changes are implemented effectively across project stakeholders.
• Promote continuous improvement and best practices in commercial project management, reporting, forecasting, and financial governance to raise efficiency and consistency across projects.

This posting outlines the primary responsibilities of the role, but is not all-inclusive; additional duties may be assigned in alignment with business needs.

To thrive in this role, you have:

• Bachelor's degree with a major in Finance, Economics, Business or Accounting strongly preferred,
• 3+ years of successful Finance/Commercial Project Management experience including financial planning, accounting, and finance,
• Advanced analytical abilities, financial modeling, strong Microsoft Excel, knowledge of ERP systems, and strong business modeling skills,
• Excellently demonstrated verbal and written communication skills while interacting at all levels of the organization,
• Experience with SAP would be a plus along with Siemens CPM certification (Level-C).

Candidates should be willing to work in non-climate-controlled environments and inclement weather if required or if applicable.

Purpose is the reason a company exists. It's not about making money or selling products - it's the deeper "why" behind everything we do. It answers the question: What problem are we solving? What positive change are we creating?

For Siemens, our purpose has been clear for over 175 years: We create technology to transform the everyday, for everyone.

The world needs technologies that work. Technologies that matter. Technologies that solve today's challenges and help shape a better tomorrow. And that's exactly what we build. By bringing together the real world (factories, buildings, power grids, trains) with the digital world (software, data, AI, digital twins), we help our customers become more competitive, resilient, and sustainable.

Our technology is everywhere - in trains and transportation, we help move people faster, safer, and more sustainably.

You'll Benefit From

Siemens offers a variety of health and wellness benefits to our employees. Details regarding our benefits can be found here: https://www.benefitsquickstart.com/siemens/index.html
The pay range for this position is $114,620.00 - $134,582.00 annually with a target incentive of 10% of the base salary. The actual wage offered may be lower or higher depending on budget and candidate experience, knowledge, skills, qualifications, and premium geographic location.

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement

Siemens is an Equal Opportunity Employer encouraging inclusion in the workplace. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to their race, color, creed, religion, national origin, citizenship status, ancestry, sex, age, physical or mental disability unrelated to ability, marital status, family responsibilities, pregnancy, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender expression, gender identity, transgender, sex stereotyping, order of protection status, protected veteran or military status, or an unfavorable discharge from military service, and other categories protected by federal, state or local law.

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Application Deadline

This role will be posted for a minimum of five (5) days from the original posting date. The posting timeline may change based on applicant volume to ensure we attract and consider a strong and representative candidate pool.

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Location

• Lexington - North Carolina - United States of America

Job type: Full-time; Employment type: Permanent.

Hybrid (Remote/Office)