Client-Facing Project Manager – High-Tech Automation

Cognex Corporation; Portland (OR); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Cognex Corporation in Portland seeks a Project Manager with external customer facing experience to drive project success in a fast-paced culture. You will plan resources, manage scope, and maintain strong customer relationships from pre- to post-sale across Cognex solutions.

The role requires PMI familiarity, 3+ years in high-tech PM, travel 20–50%, and strong communication. Certifications such as PMP are a plus; on-call duties may apply.

Qualifications

• BA degree in a technical discipline (preferred) or relevant equivalent professional experience.
• Typically requires a minimum of 3+ years’ experience as a project manager within the service high-tech industry or for projects in a related field.
• Ability to be on-call and respond to customer emergencies. Availability to work evening and weekend hours or varying work patterns depending on project needs.
• Ability to travel between 20-50% of the time. Travel will vary depending on region, time of year, and customer needs.
• Must possess English language proficiency as a minimum for the role.
• Certifications related to Project Management are preferred (PMP, CSCP, etc.)

Responsibilities

• Actively plan, organize, and align resources to win and execute against the project schedule.
• Maintain and develop effective relationship with customers pre- and post-sale.
• Develop project schedules and track progress against milestones with timely communications to stakeholders.
• Identify, define, and track scope changes and communicate to key stakeholders.
• Manage all project documentation through lifecycle and hand off details to service or customer.

Skills

PMI standards

Customer relationship

Automation knowledge

Interpersonal skills

Time management

Data analysis

Risk management

MS Project

Learn fast

Communication

Education

BA degree

Equivalent experience

Tools

Microsoft Project

Job description

Cognex Corporation in Portland seeks a Project Manager with external customer facing experience to drive project success in a fast-paced culture. You will plan resources, manage scope, and maintain strong customer relationships from pre- to post-sale across Cognex solutions.

The role requires PMI familiarity, 3+ years in high-tech PM, travel 20–50%, and strong communication. Certifications such as PMP are a plus; on-call duties may apply.