Job Title / Role: Commercial Project Manager (SI GSW)
Organization: Lead Country South Africa
Location: Midrand, South Africa
Reporting Manager: Country BU Finance Manager
The Business Cutting-edge solutions are the way forward and that means to define sustainable enterprise digital architecture, select appropriate technologies, and ensure seamless integration. This is the heart of our Digital Grid Solutions. Although individual systems are expected to generate gains by themselves, only a proper integration of those technologies can unleash the full potential of digital transformation. Based on this principle, Siemens has developed a holistic architecture concept to support customers to implement digital solutions, with a strong focus on eliminating data silos and increasing collaboration across different departments such as engineering, operations, planning, and maintenance.
Role Headline Responsible for the management and completion of all commercial/financial related tasks to contribute to the project and ultimately business success, including but not limited to:
Responsibilities of the Role Accuracy of project books and records, including recording of such in the appropriate systems (e.g. SAP). Project controlling and reporting.Supports the Project Manager (PM) and ensures that the financial results are managed according to set targets and with due professional care. Optimization of the project gross profit, cash flow, and assets and financing instruments.Actively communicates with customer's commercial representatives and manages the solution of commercial issues.Together with the PM proactively executes contract and claim management in the project, including involvement and cooperation with the assigned contract manager.Supports the PM in identifying, evaluating, and assessing risk and opportunities, strategies, and response activities – taking over the full responsibility for all commercial risks and opportunities.Supports the PM regarding the selection of partners/subcontractors.Represents the project in the relevant decision boards internally and externally.Agrees targets with commercial project staff and delegates defined responsibilities and authority.Leads commercial project team members to act according to the Business Conduct Guidelines and establishes a culture of trust and integrity.Ensures compliance with the LoA guidelines for all commercial aspects.In addition to the CPM responsibilities, the candidate is also expected to support the BU Controller with general reporting and controlling requirements for the SI GSW business unit.
Qualification and Experience: Completed bachelor's degree in accounting or finance (or equivalent).Professional experience in various commercial functions, commercial project management, etc.Min 3 - 5 years of experience within the project environment, preferably including experience dealing with solution projects with software and licensing content, and those with foreign content (cross-border).Knowledge in accounting and controlling.Detailed and advanced knowledge of financial and accounting regulations.Contracts management experience preferred (NEC3/Fidic).Experience on C-level Projects advantageous.Ability to work under pressure and in an environment with tight deadlines.Must have a high stress tolerance and ability to manage complex project matters.Must have excellent time management skills.Must be willing to travel within SA and within Africa.Our culture: Our culture embraces different perspectives, open debate, and the will to challenge convention. Change is a constant aspect of our work. We aspire to lead the change in our industry rather than just react to it. That's why we invite you to take on new challenges, test your ideas, and celebrate success.
The company's approved Employment Equity Plan and Targets under the Employment Equity Act will be considered as part of the recruitment process. As an equal opportunity employer, we encourage and welcome people with various disabilities to apply.
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Closing date 23 August 2024
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