Senior Commercial Project Manager

Siemens Mobility is undergoing rapid development and growth, where through our technology, expertise and solutions we will make it easier and more attractive to choose public transport and contribute to smarter and more efficient mobility in society. Our mission "Transform mobility for everyone" is driven by the desire to create a sustainable future by offering digital and forward-looking solutions that truly change everyday life for both our customers and all travelers. 

Our contribution to the society: 

We are working closely with some of the largest customers in railway infrastructure (Bane NOR) and public transport (Sporveien) in Norway. Among other things, we are delivering a completely new digital signaling system for the railway, the European Rail Traffic Management System (ERTMS) and for the Oslo metro, Communications-Based Train Control (CBTC). The ERTMS project is the largest digitalization project in Norway to date.  

What your day-to-day may look like: 

We are looking for a Senior Commercial Project Manager (CPM) who want to become part of our dynamic team and help shape the future of mobility. You will be part of a large team related to the ERTMS project. The Senior CPM is responsible for commercial aspects related to customer and supplier contracts. Responsibilities encompass performance measurement, planning, forecasting, and reporting. We are looking for committed person who take ownership to the whole value chain and proactively builds relationships to achieve ambitious targets. Some of your key responsibilities are as follows: 

• Responsible for overseeing your specific areas within the ERTMS project
• Ensure proper financial project set-up including work breakdown structure (WBS) in line with agreed project budget and company internal contractual arrangements 
• Managing and optimizing targeted financial results (e.g., project gross profit, cash flow, and financing instruments). 
• Perform financial planning, forecasting, controlling 
• Establish and closely monitor cost accounting: actual vs plan, degree of completion, cost to complete, total forecasted costs vs planned.  
• Support the responsible Project Manager on change management issues (variations) relating to the scope of the project.  
• Identifying, evaluating, and assessing risks & opportunities, strategies, and response activities together with the Project Manager. Constantly assess risks & opportunities and their impact while proposing measures to prevent negative margin slippage due to risks that could have been avoided. 
• Implement and drive measures together with the Project Manager to leverage opportunities to improve project performance. Support the Project Manager to ensure project quality based and achievement of project goals. 
• Timely issuing of invoices with a strong focus on managing project cash flow. 
• Actively communicate with customers’ commercial representatives and manage resolution of commercial issues. 
• Build and maintain a network to relevant subject matter experts in our organization (e.g., Accounting and controlling) 
• Influence team to take positive action and assume accountability for assigned work. 
• Regularly perform lessons-learned activities on commercial aspects  
• Support in preparation of budget/forecast for project business. 

To succeed in the role, we believe you have 

• Master’s degree within business, economics, accounting, or equivalent. 
• Professional experience in commercial project controlling of complex projects, or other similar position. 
• 5+ years preferred with documented results.  
• Solid understanding of business processes. 
• Experience from contract management and negotiations is an advantage. 
• Proficient with Microsoft Office, especially Excel. Experience with Power BI, or similar is an advantage. 
• In depth knowledge with SAP Modules is preferred.  
• Proficiency in Norwegian and English. 

As a person, you are analytical, proactive, positive, and outgoing. You have excellent interpersonal and communications skills and work well in teams. You enjoy sharing knowledge with team members and you have a strong ownership to your own and your team’s result. Role also require that you are residing in Norway.

We offer 

• You will become part of a strong professional environment at one of the world's leading mobility sectors.  
• You will become part of a very collaborative working environment that focuses and invests in your personal and professional development. You will have good opportunities to gain professional experience through courses and certifications. 
• Competitive total rewards package with good pension and insurance schemes, as well as investment opportunities by purchasing shares. 
• Squeezed days (innklemte dager) are free without you having to use your vacation quota. We also offer flexible working hours with the possibility of a home office. 
• Company cabins, various sports teams and social initiatives. 

If you're excited about this opportunity and eager to join our team, please send us your detailed CV and application. For questions about the position, please contact 

• Alf Vatle Skeie, Head of Finance and Performance Management; alf.skeie@siemens.com 
• Ayesha Asad, Talent Acquisition Partner, ayesha.asad@siemens.com 

Our commitment to diversity 

Fortunately for us, we are not all the same. Through diversity, inclusion and respect, we create sustainability and mobility. Siemens Mobility values you and who you are, regardless of your ethnic background, gender, age, religion, identity or functional level. 

We are looking forward to hearing from you!