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Siemens

Commercial Project Manager / Project Controller SB Mobility Customer Service

Siemens, Sacramento, CA


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. Rail systems must do one thing above all: run. With modern maintenance solutions - from diagnostics to data-based action recommendations, from quick delivery of replacement parts to strategically planned modernization - we ensure your systems' highest reliability and availability: 100% Railability. We are constantly developing new, intelligent mobility solutions that increase the availability of infrastructure for the society, optimize route usage and create a new quality of travel.

Good service means we are there for our partners and customers when they need us - and beyond. That is because we define ourselves by what we do. Every day, every hour, every minute. We help our customers move the world!

Position Overview:

Siemens Mobility Customer Service is seeking to fill a Commercial Project Manager / Project Controller in Sacramento, CA. This is an exciting opportunity to work with the Rolling Stock business internally on Capital Spare Parts and Special Tools. If you have a finance background and project management experience this your opportunity to shine.

What your day-to-day will look like:
  • Ensure clean and accurate record keeping of the financial documents of the project in adherence to Company's policies and Financial Reporting Guidelines.
  • Prepare accurate Forecast of Profit and Loss Statement, Statement of Financial Position (balance sheet), and Cash Flow on a yearly and monthly basis analyzing and keeping record of FC assumptions to explain deviations to make sure forecast goals are attained.
  • Be the trusted partner for the Project Team by Collaborating, Leading and Educating team members from other areas on all financial and compliance topics.
  • Support the Project Manager in identifying, reporting, avoiding or mitigating non-conformance costs; supports the implementation of lessons learned into own project and the organization in general.
  • Lead Risk & Opportunities identification and reporting process for the project. Handle the risks, contracts, and claims, ensuring compliance with Limits of Authority guidelines for commercial aspects.
  • Ensure effective communication with all relevant internal and external stakeholders such as BU and Segment Management, HR, Quality Management, Environment Health and Safety, customers, suppliers. Partners with Procurement on negotiations with vendors and leading/supporting the claim management process.
  • Actively participate in change order negotiations with customer taking the lead from the commercial perspective and ensuring price calculations and proposals are beneficial to Siemens.

To thrive in this role, you have:
  • Bachelor's degree in Accounting/Finance/Economics or related Business degree.
  • Demonstrated success in leading projects over the last 2+ years.
  • Knowledge of Accounting principles in alignment with Financial Reporting Guidelines, International Financial Reporting Guidelines and US GAAP.
  • Experience in Financial Planning and Controlling.
  • Ability to read and interpret contract conditions.
  • Strong understanding of Percentage of Completion accounting method and project controlling requirements (accurate bookkeeping, risk and opportunity management, currency management).
  • Experience in contract negotiations (customer change orders and claims as well as negotiations with vendors).
  • Working knowledge of continuous improvement initiatives.
  • Setting you apart from others would be a Master's or MBA with knowledge of SAP and 5 years of experience leading projects from a financial perspective.

Why you'll love working for Siemens!
  • Freedom and healthy work-life balance- Health, Dental, Vision Insurance, HSA/FSA, Commuter Benefits - starting Day 1!
  • We believe that each member of our team is accountable for making decisions, solving problems, and taking actions that contribute to long-term impact and financial success.
  • We do the right thing. We stand for green innovations and meaningful solutions with impact on customers, ecosystem partners, society, and environment.
  • We are frontrunners in digitalization and building platforms. Therefore, we are hiring ambitious forward-thinkers who want to have a real impact.
  • Solve the world's most significant problems - Be part of exciting and innovative projects.
  • Opportunities to contribute your innovative ideas and get paid for them! Take advantage of our Tuition Reimbursement program, Mentor Programs, and your development through online learning.
  • We operate daily with a growth mindset - that's why Siemens consistently ranks on the Fortune World's Most Admired Companies list!
  • Employee perks and discounts in addition to our 401k match and generous Paid Time Off.


Siemens offers a variety of health and wellness benefits to employees. Details regarding our benefits can be found here: [1] https://www.benefitsquickstart.com/siemens/index.html. The base salary range for this position in Sacramento, CA is $98,300-$132,700. The actual salary/wage offered may be lower or higher depending on budget and candidate experience, knowledge, skills, and qualifications.

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