Principal Field Engineer

Cognite; Amsterdam; On-site; EUR 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Cognite in Amsterdam is seeking an experienced Project Manager to lead complex, cross‑functional SaaS/enterprise delivery. You will own end‑to‑end projects, coordinate data, engineering, and product teams, manage budgets and risks, and ensure value realization for customers in industrial sectors.

You will partner with Account Executives and Customer Business Executives, drive change management, and report progress with clarity and transparency to executive stakeholders, safeguarding scope and

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in engineering, Computer Science, Business, or related fields.
• 5+ years or more of project management experience in SaaS, cloud, or enterprise software delivery with a portfolio of complex projects.
• Ability to travel up to 25% for client engagements.
• Experience leading cross-functional teams (Data Scientists, Engineers, Solution Architects).
• Experience with SaaS implementation lifecycle, including onboarding, training, and change management.
• Demonstrated ability to manage multi-stakeholder projects in fast-paced environments.
• Deep proficiency in industrial verticals (Energy, Manufacturing, Chemicals, Oil & Gas, Life Science, Utilities/Power and Renewables).
• Strong financial acumen and proficiency in tracking project realization/forecasting.
• Fluency with Agile/Scrum and PMO methodologies (PMP/PRINCE2) to drive delivery efficiency.

Responsibilities

• Own end-to-end project delivery from kickoff to closure, including scope, budget, quality, and customer outcomes.
• Translate use case objectives into quantifiable business KPIs and lead Value Realization Workshops.
• Develop detailed project plans covering scope, schedule, resources, budget, risks, and quality.
• Manage complex system integrations connecting OT/IT data sources with agile methodology and stakeholder engagement.
• Ensure delivery aligns with customer strategic goals with regular reporting and executive briefings.
• Keep Account Executives (AEs), CBEs and other stakeholders updated on status, scope, risks, and financial performance.
• Partner with Product for features or deliverables and govern to safeguard contractual commitments and time-to-value.
• Handle bookings, revenue recognition, cost tracking, margin analysis, and forecasting.
• Act as the main client liaison during project execution and lead governance processes.
• Oversee customer satisfaction management and vendor relationships; drive change management activities.
• Liaise between clients and internal teams (Engineering, Product, Customer Success) and identify expansion opportunities.

Skills

Stakeholder management

Communication

Problem solving

Financial acumen

Jira

Confluence

MS Project

Smartsheet

Agile/Scrum

Cross-functional leadership

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

Jira

Confluence

MS Project

Smartsheet

Azure

AWS

Job description

What Cognite is: Relentless to achieve

Cognite operates at the forefront of industrial digitalization, building AI and data solutions that solve the world’s hardest, highest-impact problems. With unmatched industrial heritage and a comprehensive suite of AI capabilities, including low‑code AI agents, Cognite accelerates the digital transformation to drive operational improvements.

We thrive in challenges. We challenge assumptions. We execute with speed and ownership. If you view obstacles as signals to step forward – not backwards – you’ll feel right at home here.

Our Moonshot is bold: Unlock $100B in customer value by 2035 and redefine how global industry works. Join us in this venture where AI and data meet ingenuity, and together we will forge the path to a smarter, more connected industrial future.

How you’ll demonstrate Ownership

• Own end‑to‑end project delivery from kickoff to closure, including scope, budget, quality, and customer outcomes, ensuring project success and financial performance.
• Translate use case objectives into quantifiable business KPIs and lead Value Realization Workshops to establish baselines and demonstrate impact.
• Develop detailed project plans covering scope, schedule, resources, budget, risks, and quality, proactively managing dependencies and blockers.
• Manage complex system integrations connecting OT/IT data sources with agile methodology and continuous stakeholder engagement.
• Ensure project delivery aligns with customer strategic goals such as operational excellence, safety, sustainability, or cost reduction through regular reporting and executive briefings.
• Ensure that Account Executives (AEs), Customer Business Executives (CBEs) and other key stakeholders are regularly updated on project status, scope, risks, and financial performance, enabling full transparency into delivery progress and customer outcomes.
• Partner with the Product team for any product features, capabilities, or deliverables committed as part of the customer agreement, escalating gaps through defined governance channels (Value Delivery to Product interface) to safeguard contractual commitments, time‑to‑value, and customer satisfaction.
• Handle project financials including bookings, revenue recognition, cost tracking, margin analysis, and forecasting, reporting transparently to Portfolio Manager.
• Act as the main point of contact for customers during project execution, managing governance processes, leading steering committee meetings, and providing executive briefings with clear communication.
• Oversee customer satisfaction management and follow‑up, manage partner vendor relationships, and maintain process documentation.
• Drive change management activities such as user training and adoption support in collaboration with the Customer Business Executive.
• Act as a primary liaison between clients and internal teams (Engineering, Product, Customer Success), managing stakeholder communication, expectations, risk, and issue resolution throughout the project lifecycle.
• Be alert to expansion opportunities by understanding customer challenges and proactively coordinate with appropriate Cognite stakeholders.
• Leverage Cognite PMO playbooks and best practices while contributing to continuous improvement through lessons learned and process enhancements.

Impact you bring to Cognite

• We value achievements and measurable deliveries far more than years of experience. To make an impact, you must demonstrate a history of creating value, not just following a process.
• Value Generation: Demonstrate project value by connecting deliverables to business benefits, tracking KPIs, and reporting data‑driven results to strengthen customer trust and partnership.
• Prioritize customer outcomes, proactively identify ways to deliver and demonstrate value, and ensure satisfaction throughout the project lifecycle.
• Scope & Delivery Excellence: Consistently deliver projects on time and within budget, managing complex system integrations connecting OT/IT data sources with agile methodology and continuous stakeholder engagement.
• Proven ability to manage complex, multi‑stakeholder projects in fast‑paced environments.
• Stakeholder Management: Influence technical and business stakeholders toward shared outcomes through leadership without authority, fostering alignment through clarity.
• Scalability & Replication: Seek feedback, capture lessons learned, and drive process enhancements for future projects.
• Leverage Cognite PMO playbooks and best practices while contributing to continuous improvement. Market and maintain Cognite’s values: Impact, Ownership, Relentlessness, fostering collaboration, innovation, and customer‑centric delivery as part of a global project management team.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering, Computer Science, Business, or related fields.
• Prior experience within the Software Industry is required.
• Ability to travel up to 25% for client engagements.
• 5+ years or more of project management experience, in SaaS, cloud, or enterprise software delivery preferably with a portfolio of successful, complex industrial or enterprise‑level IT/AI projects.
• Experience with SaaS implementation lifecycle, including onboarding, training, and change management.
• Proven ability to manage complex, multi‑stakeholder projects in fast‑paced environments and experience leading cross‑functional teams (Data Scientists, Engineers, Solution Architects).
• Deep proficiency in industrial verticals (e.g., Energy, Manufacturing, Chemicals, Oil & Gas, Life Science, Utilities/Power and Renewables).
• Strong financial acumen and proficiency in tracking project realization/forecasting.
• Methodology Fluency: Demonstrated practical knowledge of Agile/Scrum and experience leveraging PMO methodologies (like PMP/PRINCE2) to drive delivery efficiency and manage risk in fast‑paced environments.
• Excellent communication, stakeholder management, and problem‑solving skills.
• Proficiency with project management tools such as Jira, Confluence, MS Project, or Smartsheet.

Preferred Skills

• Certifications such as PMP, PRINCE2, or Agile/Scrum.
• Familiarity with data platforms, cloud infrastructure (Azure, AWS), or industrial IoT.
• Exposure to data engineering, analytics, AI, or machine learning projects is advantageous.

Learn More About Us

• Impact 2025
• Cognite's Industrial AI: Moonshot
• We’re globally recognized domain experts with an international presence that spans Phoenix, Houston, Oslo, Tokyo, Bengaluru, and Abu Dhabi.

Equal Opportunity

Cognite is committed to creating a diverse and inclusive environment at work and is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive the same level of consideration for employment.