Commercial Project Manager

Roles and responsibilities

• Ensure an adequate project handover phase, analyze customer requirements, and examine commercial and contractual feasibility for implementation.
• Manage and optimize targeted financial results with due professional care (e.g., revenue, cost, project gross profit, cash flow, assets, and financing instruments).
• Conduct project forecasting, reporting, analysis, and preparation of estimates.
• Ensure compliance with all applicable guidelines in managing the project, including Financial Reporting Guidelines, New Collaboration Model, Limit of Authority, transfer pricing, tax, Business Conduct Guidelines, Export Control and Customs, and applicable local and international laws.
• Ensure the accuracy of cost and pricing calculations and overall project books and records, including recording in appropriate systems (e.g., Spiridon), and prepare all commercial documentation required for the project’s records, review meetings, and audits.
• Manage project risks and opportunities together with the Project Manager.
• Handle change orders and claims with all contractual partners.
• Manage foreign currency risk in projects in line with hedging/currency guidelines.
• Manage suppliers/subcontractors’ invoice certification and payment processing.
• Handle project guarantees, bonds, and project insurance.
• Commercially manage spare parts delivery orders, import/export, and logistics topics.
• Manage resource delegation orders under temporary hiring out of personnel (THOP), Service Level Agreements (SLA), and small projects with affiliate companies.
  
  

What You Bring

• 3-5 years of experience as a CPM handling long-term/complex “C/B” category projects.
• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting / Finance
• Certified CPM for minimum "C" Category projects
• Experience with Project Management methods, processes and tools
• Experience with Business Processes (project execution, sales, purchasing etc.)
• Knowledge of Accounting Principles (FRGs)
• Asset Management skills.
• Contract/Claim Management experience.
• Project Risk & Opportunity Management expertise
• Command over MS Office (Excel, Power Point etc.)
• Proficiency with related SAP modules
• Excellent oral & written communication & presentation skills in English
• Experience with forecasting, reporting, and analysis

Desired candidate profile

As a Commercial Project Manager, you'll be responsible for overseeing projects with a focus on maximizing profitability, ensuring compliance, and meeting client expectations. Here are key skills and qualifications essential for this role:

1. Project Management Expertise: Strong understanding of project management methodologies (e.g., PMP, PRINCE2) to effectively plan, execute, and close projects.

2. Financial Acumen: Proficiency in budgeting, cost estimation, and financial analysis to manage project finances and ensure profitability.

3. Contract Management: Experience in negotiating, drafting, and managing contracts with clients, suppliers, and subcontractors.

4. Risk Management: Skills in identifying potential risks and developing mitigation strategies to minimize impact on project delivery.

5. Stakeholder Engagement: Ability to communicate effectively with clients, team members, and other stakeholders to manage expectations and foster collaboration.

6. Leadership Skills: Experience in leading and motivating project teams, ensuring alignment and accountability.

7. Problem-Solving: Strong analytical skills to identify issues, develop solutions, and make informed decisions to keep projects on track.

8. Time Management: Ability to prioritize tasks, manage schedules, and ensure projects are delivered on time.

9. Quality Assurance: Understanding of quality management principles to ensure project deliverables meet established standards.

10. Market Knowledge: Awareness of industry trends, competitive landscape, and customer needs to inform project decisions and strategies.

11. Communication Skills: Excellent verbal and written communication for reporting progress, facilitating meetings, and documenting project activities.

12. Adaptability: Flexibility to adjust to changing project requirements and work environments.