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Commercial Project Manager - SI

ID de l'offre
491642
Publié depuis
19-Jan-2026
Organisation
Infrastructure intelligente
Domaine d'activité
Finances
Entreprise
Siemens Proprietary Limited
Niveau d'expérience
Expérimenté
Type de poste
Temps plein
Modalités de travail
Hybride (télétravail / présentiel)
Type de contrat
Contrat à durée indéterminée (CDI)
Lieu
  • Midrand - - Afrique du Sud

Job Title / Role: Commercial Project Manager SI
Organization: Lead Country South Africa
Location: Midrand, South Africa
Reporting Manager: Country BU Finance Manager

The Business

The project environment in Smart Infrastructure (SI) consists of Electrification & Automation as well as Grid Software business. These are global business units with a complete portfolio offering in electrification and automation, grid control, meter data management and consulting, characterized by a strong presence in relevant geographies and vertical markets. SI serves its customers with products, systems, solutions and services to enable and drive transformation of electrical networks through IoTzation, innovation and disruption.

Role Headline

Responsible for the management and completion of all commercial/financial tasks needed 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 and PM@Siemens 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 EA and SI GSW business units, as and when required.
Qualification and Experience:
  • Completed bachelor’s degree in accounting or finance (or equivalent).
  • Professional experience in various commercial functions, incl. commercial project management
  • 3-5 years of experience within the project environment, preferably including experience dealing with solution projects, software and licensing content as well as projects with foreign exposure (cross-border)
  • Detailed and advanced knowledge of financial and accounting regulations.
  • Contracts management experience preferred (NEC3/Fidic)
  • Experience on C-level Projects advantageous
Skills and Attributes
  • 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 with both industrial and governmental customers
  • Must have excellent stakeholder management skills
  • Strong motivation and drive to optimize performance (incl. process improvements)
  • Good analytical skills and attention to detail
  • Willing to travel within SA and 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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