Senior Commercial Project Manager

Siemens Energy; Raleigh (NC); On-site; USD 85,000 - 125,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Career growth

Work-life balance

Flexible work environment

Profit sharing

Parental leave

Diversity & inclusion

Total rewards package

Healthcare benefits

Vacation entitlement

Volunteer time

Job summary

Siemens Energy is seeking a Commercial Project Manager / Project Manager Finance in Raleigh, NC to own financial control and reporting for construction projects. You will collaborate with technical project teams to ensure contractual, financial, and reporting standards are met throughout the project lifecycle.

Requirements include a finance-related degree, 3+ years in a similar role, GAAP/IFRS expertise, and proficiency in SAP. Travel ~5% and strong English communication are expected.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Finance, Business Administration, Accounting, or related field.
• 3+ years in a financial project or commercial project role; PMP/IPMA a plus.
• Strong GAAP/IFRS knowledge with contractual interpretation.
• Proficiency in SAP, MS Office, and financial analysis.

Responsibilities

• Own project-related financial matters including accounting, tax, and currency topics throughout the lifecycle.
• Forecast revenue, profit, and cash flow; ensure revenue recognition and invoicing.
• Prepare and maintain commercial documentation and project financial reporting.
• Ensure IFRS 15 and local GAAP compliance and maintain project cost records in SAP and iTWO PM Imp@ct.
• Support risk, opportunity management, contract interpretation, and changes negotiations.
• Drive continuous improvement, lessons learned, and tender optimization with stakeholders.

Skills

Project finance

IFRS/GAAP

Financial analysis

SAP

Contract interpretation

English proficiency

Education

Bachelor’s or Master’s in Finance/Accounting

Tools

SAP

iTWO PM Imp@ct

Job description

A Snapshot of Your Day

Commercial Project Manager / Project Manager Finance Our steadily growing High-Voltage Substation group based out of Raleigh, NC (USA) is looking for a highly driven, self-motivated, and solution-oriented Commercial Project Manager/ Project Manager Finance who will be responsible for the successful financial controlling and reporting of construction projects. You will work together with our technical project management organization with the main objective of executing the projects according to our contractual obligations, project management, and financial reporting standards.

How You’ll Make an Impact

• Assume full responsibility for all project-related financial matters, including accounting, legal, tax, and foreign currency topics throughout the project lifecycle.

• Manage and optimize project financial performance, including monthly forecasting of revenue, profit margin, and cash flow, while ensuring accurate revenue recognition and contractual invoicing.

• Prepare and maintain commercial project documentation and reporting, ensuring accuracy of project financial data during execution and for regular project status reviews.

• Ensure compliance with IFRS 15, local GAAP requirements, reporting guidelines, and internal controls, while maintaining accurate cost calculations, pricing, and project financial records in systems such as SAP and iTWO PM Imp@ct.

• Support the Project Manager in risk and opportunity management, contract interpretation, negotiating changes with customers or vendors, minimizing non-conformance costs, and ensuring proper management of guarantees, bonds, and project securities.

• Drive continuous improvement and knowledge sharing, including implementing lessons learned, supporting more accurate tender calculations through early project involvement, and collaborating with Procurement and other stakeholders to ensure proper contract flow-down conditions.

What You Bring

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Finance, Business Administration, Accounting, or a related financial field.

• 3+ years of professional experience in a similar financial project or commercial project role; project management certification (e.g., PMP or IPMA) is a plus.

• Strong understanding of GAAP and IFRS, with the ability to read, interpret, and apply contractual terms and regulations; experience supporting construction projects is considered an advantage.

• Proficiency in SAP, Microsoft Office, and financial analysis, combined with strong analytical skills and the ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines.

• Self-driven and detail-oriented team player with strong communication skills, a proactive mindset, willingness to travel (~5%), and professional working proficiency in English.

• Applicants must be legally authorized for employment in the United States without need for current or future employer-sponsored work authorization. Siemens Energy employees with current visa sponsorship may be eligible for internal transfers.

Grid Technologies

Our Grid Technology division enables a reliable, sustainable, and digital grid. The power grid is the backbone of the energy transition. Siemens Energy offers a leading portfolio and solutions in HVDC transmission, grid stabilization and storage, high voltage switchgears and transformers, and digital grid technology.

Who is Siemens Energy?

At Siemens Energy, we are more than just an energy technology company. With ~100,000 dedicated employees in more than 90 countries, we develop the energy systems of the future, ensuring that the growing energy demand of the global community is met reliably and sustainably. The technologies created in our research departments and factories drive the energy transition and provide the base for one sixth of the world's electricity generation.

Our global team is committed to making sustainable, reliable, and affordable energy a reality by pushing the boundaries of what is possible. We uphold a 150-year legacy of innovation that encourages our search for people who will support our focus on decarbonization, new technologies, and energy transformation.

Find out how you can make a difference at Siemens Energy: https://www.siemens-energy.com/employeevideo

Pay Transparency:

This job [is/may be] based in Ontario, Canada.Siemens Energy offers a variety of benefits including health and wellness, paid time off and holiday pay.The base salary range for this position is 85,000 – 125,000.

Specific offers are determined by various factors, such as experience, skills, certifications, and other business needs. Employees typically do not start at the top of the range, though compensation depends on each individual’s qualifications.

This position is for an Immediate Vacancy. We are actively seeking candidates to fill this role as soon as possible. Please note that the timeline for hiring may vary based on organizational needs and candidate availability.

Rewards

• Career growth and development opportunities

• Supportive work culture and a healthy work- life balance

• Flexible work environment with flex hours, telecommuting and digital workspaces.

• Competitive total rewards package

• Flexible benefits and savings programs

• Rewarding vacation entitlement with the opportunity to buy and sell vacation

• Parental leave

• Profit sharing

• Contribute to our social responsibility initiatives

• Diversity and inclusivity focused

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Equal Employment Opportunity Statement

Siemens Energy is an Equal Opportunity and Affidative Action Employer encouraging diversity 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.