Team Lead Project Management Finance

Siemens Energy; Raleigh (NC); On-site; USD 130,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Siemens Energy is seeking a Team Lead Project Management Finance – EPC Projects to guide a team of Commercial Project Managers across North America. You will drive the commercial execution of complex EPC substations and data center projects, ensuring governance, financial targets, and contractual compliance throughout the lifecycle.

As a trusted advisor to senior leadership, you will manage risks, enable transparent reporting, and foster talent development while aligning with Siemens Energy Grid

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, or related field; MBA preferred.
• 8+ years in Commercial Project Management or project-based finance.
• Experience leading Commercial Project Managers or cross-functional teams.
• Strong knowledge of PoC accounting, IFRS, revenue recognition, and cash flow.
• Experience with SAP and advanced MS Office; BI tools preferred.
• Authorized to work in the United States without sponsorship.

Responsibilities

• Lead a team of approximately five Commercial Project Managers focused on collaboration and professional development.
• Provide commercial leadership for a portfolio of large EPC substation and Data Center projects, ensuring accurate financial planning and revenue recognition.
• Identify and address commercial risks/opportunities and support customer negotiations.
• Lead monthly financial close, project reviews, and portfolio performance reporting for senior leadership.
• Collaborate with global manufacturing and supply chain to address delivery challenges and execution risks.

Skills

Team leadership

Commercial awareness

Financial forecasting

Stakeholder communication

Contractual/commercial risk

Education

Bachelor's degree in Finance/Accounting/Business

MBA preferred

Tools

SAP

Microsoft Office

Power BI

Tableau

Alteryx

Job description

A Snapshot of Your Day

As the Team Lead Project Management Finance – EPC Projects, you will lead a team of Commercial Project Managers responsible for the successful commercial execution of complex EPC (Engineering, Procurement & Construction) substation projects supporting utility and Data Center customers across North America. You will provide commercial leadership throughout the project lifecycle, partnering closely with Project Management, Engineering, Procurement, Construction, and executive leadership to ensure projects are delivered in accordance with contractual obligations, financial targets, and Siemens Energy governance standards. Acting as a trusted advisor to both your team and senior leadership, you will oversee portfolio performance, drive financial transparency, manage commercial risks and opportunities, and develop the next generation of commercial talent while supporting the continued growth of Siemens Energy's Grid Technologies business.

How You'll Make An Impact

• Lead, coach, and develop a team of approximately five Commercial Project Managers, fostering a high-performance culture focused on collaboration, accountability, continuous learning, and professional development while providing guidance on complex commercial, contractual, and financial matters throughout the project lifecycle.
• Provide commercial leadership for a portfolio of large-scale EPC substation, and Data Center infrastructure projects, ensuring accurate financial planning, forecasting, revenue recognition, cash flow management, cost-to-complete analysis, and successful commercial execution from project award through final closeout.
• Partner closely with Project Management, Engineering, Procurement, Construction, Supply Chain, Legal, Tax, and executive leadership to proactively identify commercial risks and opportunities, resolve complex project challenges, support customer negotiations, and ensure contractual compliance while driving profitable project outcomes.
• Lead monthly financial closing activities, project reviews, forecasting cycles, balance sheet reviews, and portfolio performance reporting, providing senior leadership with transparent financial analysis, scenario planning, key performance indicators, and actionable recommendations that support strategic business decisions.
• Collaborate with Siemens Energy's global manufacturing, and supply chain organizations to proactively address delivery challenges, change orders, supplier impacts, and execution risks while maintaining alignment across international project teams and customers.
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives that enhance forecasting accuracy, reporting transparency, commercial governance, digitalization, and standardized project execution processes while supporting business growth through lessons learned, best practice sharing, and operational excellence.

What You Bring

• Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, Business Administration, or a related field; Master's degree or MBA preferred.
• 8+ years of experience in Commercial Project Management, Project Finance, Commercial Controlling, or a related project-based finance environment, preferably supporting large EPC, energy, infrastructure, transmission, or industrial projects.
• Previous experience leading Commercial Project Managers, Finance professionals, or project-based teams, with demonstrated success developing talent and driving high team performance.
• Strong knowledge of project accounting principles, including Percentage of Completion (PoC) accounting, IFRS, revenue recognition, financial forecasting, cost-to-complete analysis, cash flow management, and commercial risk management within complex project environments.
• Experience working with SAP and advanced Microsoft Office applications; knowledge of Power BI, Tableau, Alteryx, or other business intelligence and digital reporting tools is preferred. Professional certifications such as PM@Siemens, PMP, CPA, or equivalent are considered an asset.
• 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.

About The Team

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

Rewards

• Career growth and development opportunities; supportive work culture
• Company paid Health and wellness benefits
• Paid Time Off and paid holidays
• 401K savings plan with company match
• Family building benefits
• Parental leave

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