Client-Facing Project Manager - High-Tech Automation

Cognex Corporation; Bridgeport (CT); On-site; USD 74,000 - 93,000; Full time

Job summary

Cognex Corporation in Bridgeport, CT is seeking a Project Manager with external customer facing experience who will coordinate resources on projects involving Cognex designed solutions. You will engage in the pre-sales phase, assess risks, and help ensure on-time delivery, quality, and customer satisfaction while upholding Cognex standards for growth and profitability.

The role requires PMI familiarity, strong communication, and ability to lead internal and external teams, plan schedules, manage

Qualifications

• BA degree in a technical discipline or equivalent professional experience.
• Typically 3+ years' experience as a project manager in high-tech/service industries.
• Willingness to travel 20–50% depending on project needs and region.
• English language proficiency required; PMP/CSCP certifications preferred.

Responsibilities

• Actively plan, organize, and align resources to win and execute against the project schedule.
• Maintain relationships with customers pre- and post-sale.
• Develop project schedules and track progress to milestones; communicate status to stakeholders.
• Define scope changes and ensure customer acceptance via all providers.
• Manage all project documentation throughout the lifecycle for service readiness.

Skills

Project management processes

PMI standards

Communication skills

Customer relationship management

Time management

Risk assessment

Leadership

Decision making

Budget/cost control

Industrial automation knowledge

Education

BA degree in technical discipline

3+ years PM experience in high-tech services

English language proficiency

PM certifications (PMP, CSCP)

Tools

Microsoft Projects

Job description

Cognex Corporation in Bridgeport, CT is seeking a Project Manager with external customer facing experience who will coordinate resources on projects involving Cognex designed solutions. You will engage in the pre-sales phase, assess risks, and help ensure on-time delivery, quality, and customer satisfaction while upholding Cognex standards for growth and profitability.

The role requires PMI familiarity, strong communication, and ability to lead internal and external teams, plan schedules, manage