Client-Facing Project Manager – Tech Integrations

Cognex Corporation; United States; On-site; USD 74,000 - 93,000; Full time

Job summary

Cognex Corporation is seeking a Project Manager with external customer-facing experience to thrive in a fast-paced culture. The role involves directing internal and external resources on projects integrating Cognex solutions, with emphasis on pre-sales activities, risk assessment, and delivering on quality, delivery, and service targets.

Ideal candidates will have strong PMI-aligned project management skills, excellent communication with stakeholders, and the ability to travel 20–50% as needed

Qualifications

• BA degree in a technical discipline or relevant equivalent professional experience.
• Certifications related to Project Management (PMP, CSCP, etc.) preferred.

Responsibilities

• Actively plan, organize, and align resources to win and execute against the project schedule.
• Maintain and develop effective relationships with customers pre- and post-sale.
• Develop project schedules and track progress against milestones; communicate status to stakeholders.
• Identify and manage scope changes; ensure customer acceptance and proper provider involvement.
• Manage all project documentation through the lifecycle and hand off details to service or customer teams.

Skills

Project management

Stakeholder management

Risk assessment

Communication

PM tools

Education

Bachelor's degree in a technical discipline

Tools

Microsoft Project

Job description

Cognex Corporation is seeking a Project Manager with external customer-facing experience to thrive in a fast-paced culture. The role involves directing internal and external resources on projects integrating Cognex solutions, with emphasis on pre-sales activities, risk assessment, and delivering on quality, delivery, and service targets.

Ideal candidates will have strong PMI-aligned project management skills, excellent communication with stakeholders, and the ability to travel 20–50% as needed