Commercial Project Manager- Rolling Stock- Alpharetta, GA

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

For more than 160 years, Siemens has been an integral provider of infrastructure, electrification, and transportation solutions in the United States. Automation’s impact on the railway industry is second only to the effects of digitalization. Combine them and the results are transformative! We work at the leading edge of this movement, applying our proven expertise in digitalization to rail infrastructure and automation.  

Our innovative solutions deliver greater safety, punctuality, reliability, and sustainability across the line, all while reducing costs for mass transit and freight transportation systems. We are continuously developing new answers for rail automation – often to questions that haven’t been asked yet. 

Position Overview:  

Siemens Mobility Traction Drives in Alpharetta, GA, seeks a skilled Commercial Project Manager to improve project management. The ideal candidate will oversee financial performance, manage risks, and ensure compliance with company policies and procedures. Responsibilities include budgeting, forecasting, and reporting on project progress, as well as coordinating with cross-functional teams to drive efficiency and achieve project milestones. This role requires strong analytical skills, attention to detail, and the ability to communicate effectively with stakeholders at all levels.

What your day-to-day will look like:

• Commercial profit and loss responsibility for all assigned orders together with the technical project manager (PM) by applicable terms and conditions (i.e. ZRG Siemens Conditions for internal business).
• Maintaining and updating plan cost of sales orders, optimizing project margins, cash flow, and assets management.
• Foreign exchange risk mitigation, hedging strategies, and international tax requirements.
• Commercial bid management including negotiations of commercial terms and conditions for external bids.
• Ensure accuracy of project books and compliance with Siemens Financial Reporting Guidelines as well as local GAAP.
• Supervise and control project scope, schedule, budget, risks, and deliverables that support business goals in alignment with senior management and partners.
• Ensure compliance with contract documents and proactively handle changes in project scope, identify potential problems, and develop appropriate contingency plans.
• Provide monthly project reports, and presentations to management and customers, as applicable.
• Actively connect with customer's representatives and handle solving of project issues.
• Involvement in procurement activities as applicable.
• Review and approve financial documents and purchase orders as per signature authority guidelines.

To thrive in this role, you have:

• Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration or a related field (or foreign degree equivalent).
• Excellent collaboration and communication, strong analytical skills.
• Project management experience.
• Accounting knowledge.
• Proficiency in SAP/ Spiridon, and MS Office, especially advanced in Excel.
• Working experience of 5 years or more in Siemens finance/ commercial functions.
• Occasional travel within the US; and Europe is possible.

What will make you standout:

• Master's degree in business administration or related field.
• CPM certification according to PM@siemens.
• Siemens finance function and experience with mobility-specific tools and processes.

Why you'll love working for Siemens!

• Freedom and healthy work-life balance– Health, Dental, Vision Insurance, HSA/FSA, Commuter Benefits – starting Day 1!
• Solve the world's most significant problems – Be part of exciting and innovative projects.
• Engaging, challenging, and fast evolving, pioneering technological environment.
• Competitive total rewards package.
• Opportunities to contribute your innovative ideas and get paid for them! Please take advantage of our Tuition Reimbursement program, Mentor Programs, and your development through online learning.
• Employee perks and discounts in addition to our 401k match and generous Paid Time Off

While we appreciate all applications, we advise that only candidates under consideration will be contacted.

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This position is based in Alpharetta, GA. We offer a variety of health and wellness benefits to employees. Details regarding our benefits can be found here: https://www.benefitsquickstart.com/siemens/index.html. The base salary range for this position in Alpharetta, GA, is $109,100 - $147,200 and the annual incentive target is 10% of the base salary. The salary may be higher or lower depending on the budget and the candidate's experience, knowledge, skills, and qualifications.

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