Siemens Mobility Commercial Project Manager

Why complete this Job Simulation

A risk-free way to experience work on the job with us at Siemens Mobility. Practice your skills with example tasks and build your confidence to ace your applications.

Self-paced

1-2 hours

No grades

Optional assessment

Intermediate

Welcome to the Siemens Mobility Commercial Project Manager Simulation! We are thrilled to have you here.

Siemens Mobility is a leading provider of transport solutions, continuously developing its portfolio in rolling stock, rail automation and electrification, turnkey systems, and related services. With digitalization, Siemens Mobility is enabling mobility operators worldwide to make infrastructure intelligent, increase value sustainability over the entire life cycle, enhance passenger experience, and guarantee availability.

During this program, you will get the opportunity to step into the shoes of a commercial project manager and complete tasks that replicate the work our finance and project manager teams do every day on major rail projects. You'll learn key skills in:

Project planning and KPI analysis
Financial governance and forecasting (EAC)
Stakeholder management and cross-functional leadership

We hope this program provides a valuable resource for you to upskill and strengthen your resume as you explore career options and a potential career at Siemens Mobility.

How it works

Complete tasks guided by pre-recorded videos and example answers from our team at Siemens Mobility. No live sessions, all self-paced.
Earn a certificate and add it to your resume and LinkedIn as an extracurricular activity.
Stand out in applications. Confidently answer interview questions and explain why you’re a good fit for our team.

Skills you will learn and practice:

Decision Support

Financial Analysis

Forecasting

KPI Anlalysis

Project Planning

Report Writing

Risk Assessment

Stakeholder Communication

Introduction from Siemens Mobility

Tasks

Intro & Scenario

Background context and your project team

Your role

Oversee the commercial aspects of a major light rail project.
Monitor KPIs and financial performance throughout the project lifecycle.
Perform effective contract and claim management.
Collaborate across functions to address risks and opportunities.
Provide clear updates and recommendations to leadership.

Your goal

Apply project planning tools (WBS, KPIs) to assess project health.
Analyze financial and operational data to forecast outcomes.
Identify risks and propose mitigation strategies.
Deliver professional reports that inform key decisions.

Intro & Scenario

Background context and your project team

Your role

Oversee the commercial aspects of a major light rail project.
Monitor KPIs and financial performance throughout the project lifecycle.
Perform effective contract and claim management.
Collaborate across functions to address risks and opportunities.
Provide clear updates and recommendations to leadership.

Your goal

Apply project planning tools (WBS, KPIs) to assess project health.
Analyze financial and operational data to forecast outcomes.
Identify risks and propose mitigation strategies.
Deliver professional reports that inform key decisions.

Reviews

4.6

The simulation gave me practical experience in project cost analysis, KPI evaluation, estimating project costs, identifying commercial risks, and preparing a professional stakeholder report. It helped me understand how a Commercial Project Manager uses financial and performance data to support decisions.

Student

I liked that the simulation gave me the opportunity to work on realistic project management tasks. I especially enjoyed analysing project performance, reviewing costs and risks, and developing practical recommendations. It helped me understand how project managers use data to make decisions and communicate important information to stakeholders.

Student

The simulation gave me a realistic view of what a Commercial Project Manager actually does on a day to day basis. I especially valued the emphasis of turning raw KPI data into clear, decision ready reports, that is the skill I'd carry forward. Working through the electrical systems issue and the EAC calculation made the role feel tangible and not theoretical.

Student, Nairobi Technical Training Institute