Client-Facing Project Manager, High-Tech Automation

Cognex Corporation; Charleston (SC); On-site; USD 74,000 - 93,000; Full time

Job summary

Cognex Corporation is seeking a Project Manager with external customer facing experience to drive the integration of Cognex designed solutions. You will lead projects through the full lifecycle, coordinating internal and external resources while aligning with pre-sales activities and risk assessment.

In this role you will develop schedules, monitor progress against milestones, and communicate with stakeholders to ensure quality, on-time delivery and profitability, in a fast-paced Work Hard, Play

Qualifications

• PMI standards and project management processes knowledge.
• Strong written and verbal communication; capable of customer relationship maintenance.
• Understanding of automation technology, manufacturability, assembly, test and manufacturing test development.

Responsibilities

• Plan, organize, and align internal and external resources to meet project schedules.
• Maintain relationships with customers pre- and post-sale.
• Develop schedules and track progress; communicate status to stakeholders.
• Manage scope and communicate changes to ensure customer acceptance.
• Maintain project documentation for service or customer handover.

Skills

PMI standards

Communication skills

Automation technology knowledge

Interpersonal skills

Time management

Data analysis & cost profitability

Scheduling & scope control

Decision making & problem solving

Business processes & project finance

Customer handling

MS Projects

Learning new technology & markets

Education

BA degree in a technical discipline

PMP/CSCP certification preferred

Tools

Microsoft Projects

Job description

Cognex Corporation is seeking a Project Manager with external customer facing experience to drive the integration of Cognex designed solutions. You will lead projects through the full lifecycle, coordinating internal and external resources while aligning with pre-sales activities and risk assessment.

In this role you will develop schedules, monitor progress against milestones, and communicate with stakeholders to ensure quality, on-time delivery and profitability, in a fast-paced Work Hard, Play