Client-Facing Project Manager – Industrial Automation

Cognex Corporation; Little Rock (AR); On-site; USD 74,000 - 93,000; Full time

Job summary

Cognex is seeking a Project Manager with external customer facing experience to lead the integration of Cognex designed solutions. You will plan, organize, and align resources to win and execute against project schedules while maintaining high standards for quality and profitability.

The role requires strong communication, knowledge of PMI processes, and ability to travel up to 50%. You will manage stakeholder relationships, tracking progress, risk management, and documentation across the

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 travel between 20-50% of the time. Travel will vary depending on region, time of year, and customer needs.

Responsibilities

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

Skills

PMI standards

Communication

Stakeholder mgmt

Time management

Data analysis

Risk management

Project planning

Automation knowledge

PMI certification

MS Projects

Education

Bachelor's degree in technical discipline

3+ years project management experience

Tools

Microsoft Projects

Job description

Cognex is seeking a Project Manager with external customer facing experience to lead the integration of Cognex designed solutions. You will plan, organize, and align resources to win and execute against project schedules while maintaining high standards for quality and profitability.

The role requires strong communication, knowledge of PMI processes, and ability to travel up to 50%. You will manage stakeholder relationships, tracking progress, risk management, and documentation across the