Associate Commercial Project Manager Siemens is a team of about 380,000 colleagues around the globe and help us create environments that care. Siemens Smart Infrastructure intelligently connects energy systems, buildings, and industries. We help our customers to thrive, communities to progress and support sustainable development to protect our planet for the next generation. Transform the everyday with us! Electrification and Automation (EA) Headquartered in Wendell, NC, the Electrification and Automation (EA) Business Unit offers the full range of energy distribution systems and solutions for all markets and through all sales channels. We provide reliable power distribution grids of today while investing into our Future Grids portfolio to create the power distribution grid of the future. Main Responsibilities: Associate Commercial Project Manager role is ideal for someone eager to build their commercial project management experience. This is a remote job opportunity, or it can be based in Wendell, North Carolina. Associate CPM’s (ACPM) will play a key supporting role for CPM’s during the early stages of larger projects — including planning, scoping, and stakeholder coordination — while also independently managing smaller-scale commercial projects from initiation to close. This is a great opportunity to grow within a collaborative and fast-paced environment, with mentorship from experienced project managers. ACPM ensures compliance of applicable regulations during the offer and project execution phase. The ACPM supports the respective Commercial Project Manager in other areas with the objective of executing the project according to the defined PM@Siemens guidelines/standards, customer requirements and the applicable Financial Reporting Guidelines (FRG). Responsibilities Assist CPM’s through PM100 & project closure * Support Commercial Project Managers in the early phases of large-scale projects, including requirements gathering, stakeholder engagement, Project and Sales order creation * Supports the CPM in coordinating purchasing activity during initial stages of projects * Ensures an adequate handover phase, analyzes customers’ requirements, examines their commercial and contractual feasibility and transferability, incl. ECC matters * Maintain accurate project documentation during Handover phase such as Customer contracts, cost calculations and vendor Purchase Orders * Assist in the preparation, submission, and tracking of bonds (e.g., performance bonds, bid bonds) and ensure compliance with guaranteed contract requirements * Support continuous improvement by identifying process gaps and contributing to project management best practices * Coordinate and execute project closure activities, such as compiling final reports, ensuring all deliverables are accepted, obtaining formal project sign-offs Manage Project Finances for Small Projects using POC accounting * Ensures accuracy of cost and pricing calculation as well as overall project books and records, incl. recording of such in appropriate systems, e.g. SAP * Performs applicable requirements for month end activities * Prepares commercial documentation for regular project status meetings and ensures the accuracy of the commercial project data (i.e. FC, cash flow) * Ensures compliance with Siemens FRG and local GAAP requirements * Ensures the application and the continuously managing of financial Guarantees, Bonds and project securities * Supports the PM in identifying, minimizing non-conformance costs and establishing an appropriate reporting structure; supports the implementation of lessons learned into own project and the organization in general * Manage the risks, contract and claims by ensuring compliance with LoA guidelines for commercial aspects, e.g. risk management process * Manage the compliance to standards, rules and regulations of (commercial) project members to act according to the Business Conduct Guidelines and establishes a culture of trust and integrity (e.g. adherence of tax regulations, Signature rights, segregation of duties, ECC, EHS), OR, Legal and Compliance, HR (incl. Delegation process), ECC, Customs, external auditors, etc. * Manages the customers’ requirements and expectations with the PM. * Ability to interpret and execute contract (customer and supplier) terms and conditions. You’ll win us over by having the following qualifications: Basic Qualifications: * BS/BA in related discipline or advanced degree (Finance, Accounting, Supply Chain Management) * SAP experience and knowledge * 10% travel Preferred Qualifications: * Demonstrates and applies a broad knowledge of field of specialization through successful completion of assignments. Siemens CPM Certification or PMP Certification is a plus * The candidate should have demonstrated skills to work effectively in a team-oriented environment. * Ability to multi-task and work under pressure to meet deadlines is required * Demonstrates knowledge of organization's business practices and issues. * 2+ years of successful experience in related field and successful demonstration of Key Responsibilities and Knowledge as presented above. * Self-motivated with customer orientation and clear growth and entrepreneurial mind-set At Siemens, we are committed to an ownership culture, in which every employee takes personal responsibility for our company’s success. We utilize lean principles and seek to continually improve our processes and customers’ experience. Can you see yourself, learning, growing, and succeeding here? If you are a people-person who loves the rewarding challenge of building a brand, we want to hear from you. If so, we'd like to meet you! We offer flexible vacation time, a matching 401K plan, profit sharing, full health, life, vision, dental benefits, and much more. You’ll benefit from: * Siemens offers a variety of health and wellness benefits to our employees. Details regarding our benefits can be found here: [1] https://www.benefitsquickstart.com/siemens/index.html . The pay range for this position is $60,340 - $103,440. The actual wage offered may be lower or higher depending on budget and candidate experience, knowledge, skills, qualifications and premium geographic location. About Siemens: We are a global technology company focused on industry, infrastructure, transport, and healthcare. From more resource-efficient factories, resilient supply chains, and smarter buildings and grids, to sustainable transportation as well as advanced healthcare, we create technology with purpose adding real value for customers. Learn more about Siemens [2] here. Our Commitment to Equity and Inclusion in our Diverse Global Workforce: We value your unique identity and perspective. We are fully committed to providing equitable opportunities and building a workplace that reflects the diversity of society, while ensuring that we attract the best talent based on qualifications, skills, and experiences. We welcome you to bring your authentic self and transform the everyday with us. #LI-wk1 References Visible links 1. https://www.benefitsquickstart.com/siemens/index.html 2. https://www.siemens.com/global/en/company.html