Senior Commercial Project Manager

About

Siemens Mobility is a separately managed company of Siemens AG. As a leader in transport solutions for more than 175 years, Siemens Mobility is constantly innovating its portfolio. Its core areas include rolling stock, rail automation and electrification, a comprehensive software portfolio, turnkey systems as well as related services. With digital products and solutions, Siemens Mobility is enabling mobility operators worldwide to make infrastructure intelligent, increase value sustainably over the entire lifecycle, enhance passenger experience and guarantee availability. In fiscal year 2022, which ended on September 30 2022, Siemens Mobility posted revenue of €9.7 billion and had around 38,200 employees worldwide.

In Canada, Siemens Mobility has been providing solutions to the transportation industry for more than 40 years, including railway infrastructure maintenance services on the rail networks in Quebec and Ontario, light‑rail vehicles in Edmonton and Calgary, trainsets delivered to VIA Rail Canada, new trainsets for Ontario Northland, an order for locomotives for Montreal’s exo, and the rail electrification and overall system maintenance of the light‑rail transit network in Kitchener‑Waterloo. Our footprint also includes dispatching services operated from Dorval, Québec, to more than 25 railways across Canada covering over 3,400 miles of track.

Today, Siemens Mobility provides customers with full‑service capabilities for the entire life cycle of their projects to help evolve our growing cities while supporting Canada’s sustainability goals.

Why you’ll love working for Siemens

• Freedom and a healthy work‑life balance – Embrace our flexible work environment with flex hours, telecommuting and digital workspaces.
• Solve the world’s most significant problems – Be part of exciting and innovative projects.
• Engaging, challenging, and fast‑evolving, cutting‑edge technological environment.
• Opportunities to advance your career and mentorship programs on a local and global scale.
• Competitive total rewards package.
• Profit sharing available.
• Rewarding vacation entitlement with the opportunity to buy and sell your vacation depending on your lifestyle.
• Contribute to our social responsibility initiatives focused on access to education, access to technology and sustaining communities and make a positive impact on the community.
• Participate in our celebrations, social events, and offsite business events.
• Opportunities to contribute your innovative ideas and get paid for them!
• Employee perks and discounts.
• Diversity and inclusivity focused.

The Opportunity

Our Rail Infrastructure Business Unit is seeking a Senior Commercial Project Manager (CPM) to join the team and manage execution and bids of major projects, based out of Quebec City. The CPM is responsible for all commercial and financial aspects of assigned projects, including financial reporting, cost control, risk and opportunity management, and contract and claims management. The role ensures that all commercial and financial activities are performed in accordance with company policies, contractual requirements, and applicable regulations. Domestic travel may be required.

Responsibilities (What will you do?)

• Manage and report on the financial performance of assigned projects.
• Identify, manage, and report project risks and opportunities.
• Support the Project Manager on all commercial and contractual matters.
• Ensure compliance with fiscal, commercial law, and internal commercial regulations.
• Coordinate commercial matters involving legal, tax, and insurance aspects.
• Ensure accurate cost controlling and financial monitoring of projects.
• Prepare project invoices and track claims.
• Ensure regular project reporting and presentation to management.
• Ensure compliance with Siemens FRG and applicable local GAAP requirements.
• Support Procurement and Logistics activities related to the project.
• Support contract and claim management processes.

Requirements (What will you need to succeed?)

• 10+ years of relevant experience in Project Controlling, or Commercial Project Management.
• Languages: Proficiency in French and English, including effective written and verbal communication skills, is required.
• Systems: Proficiency in SAP is an asset.
• Siemens CPM Certification is an asset.

Hands‑on experience in financial and commercial management within:

• Large Infrastructure project environments, or
• Project‑based industries such as professional services.

Relevant experience includes:

• Project controlling (budgeting, cost calculation, scheduling, cost change management, cash management, FX controlling).
• Risk and claim management.
• Working in large international organizations and/or consortiums, collaborating with multi‑disciplinary teams.

Leadership & Personal Skills

• Strong self‑initiative and problem‑solving abilities.
• Collaborative team player with strong communication skills.

Additional Information

• The successful candidate must be fluent in French and English (oral and written) to perform the duties and responsibilities of the role.
• The role requires interaction with English and/or French‑speaking customers and suppliers across Canada and/or abroad.
• Regular interaction with Siemens colleagues based in Quebec, Ontario, nationally and internationally is required.