Client-Facing Project Manager — Tech Integration & Delivery

Cognex Corporation; Naperville (IL); On-site; USD 74,000 - 93,000; Full time

Job summary

Cognex Corporation is seeking a Project Manager with external customer-facing experience to lead the integration of Cognex designed solutions. You will engage in pre-sales, assess risks, and deliver high standards for quality, delivery, and profitability.

Responsibilities include planning resources, managing schedules, maintaining customer relationships, and documenting scope and project details to guide service teams and customers through the lifecycle.

Qualifications

• BA degree or equivalent professional experience in a technical field.
• Minimum 3+ years as a project manager in high-tech services.
• English language proficiency; willingness to travel 20–50%.
• PM certifications such as PMP or CSCP preferred.
• Experience with pre-sales and customer-facing projects.

Responsibilities

• Plan, organize, and align internal and external resources to meet the project schedule.
• Maintain and develop relationships with customers before and after sales.
• Create and track project schedules; report status to stakeholders.
• Define scope and manage changes to ensure on-time delivery.
• Maintain all project documentation for service teams or customers.

Skills

Project management processes

PMI standards

Communication skills

Risk assessment

Time management

Business acumen

Learn new technology

Education

Bachelor's degree in a technical discipline

PMP certification

CSCP certification

Tools

Microsoft Project

Job description

Cognex Corporation is seeking a Project Manager with external customer-facing experience to lead the integration of Cognex designed solutions. You will engage in pre-sales, assess risks, and deliver high standards for quality, delivery, and profitability.

Responsibilities include planning resources, managing schedules, maintaining customer relationships, and documenting scope and project details to guide service teams and customers through the lifecycle.