About This Role
Leading the local implementation of the S4E global project at the Siemens Gas Turbine Components (SGTC) site in China is the core responsibility of this role. As a dedicated Project Manager within the Factory Finance team, this position is essential for ensuring a successful and timely rollout of this critical financial system initiative. The role is structured around three core areas: leading the project management lifecycle, providing subject matter expertise on process integration, and managing stakeholder communications and reporting.
Responsibilities
- Manage the end-to-end project lifecycle for the S4E rollout at the SGTC site, from planning and design to go-live and post-implementation support
- Develop and maintain detailed project plans, timelines, and budgets, ensuring alignment with global project standards and local site requirements
- Identify, assess, and mitigate project risks and issues, proactively managing dependencies and escalating to senior management as needed
- Coordinate and delegate tasks to project team members, including coaching and reviewing the work of lower-level professionals
- Act as the subject matter expert on SGTC's financial and controlling processes, ensuring the S4E solution meets local business requirements
- Analyze existing financial workflows and data structures to map them to the new S4E system, identifying gaps and defining solutions
- Oversee data migration activities to ensure data integrity and accuracy throughout the system transition
- Lead the design and execution of user acceptance testing (UAT) for all relevant financial modules
- Serve as the primary point of contact between the global S4E project team, local IT resources, and SGTC business stakeholders
- Prepare and deliver regular project status reports, financial forecasts, and performance analyses to management and key stakeholders
- Develop and deliver training materials and change management communications to ensure smooth user adoption of the new system
Requirements
- Bachelor's or Master's degree in Finance, Accounting, Business Administration, or a related field
- Significant experience (typically 8+ years) in financial planning, controlling, or analysis, preferably within a manufacturing or factory environment
- Proven experience managing large-scale, complex projects, particularly ERP or financial system implementations (e.g., SAP S/4HANA)
- Demonstrated ability to work as a subject matter expert with limited oversight, managing difficult and complex problems
- Fluent English capability
Benefits
- Comprehensive health, dental, and vision insurance
- Generous paid time off and holidays
- Professional development and continuous learning opportunities
