Customer‑Facing Project Manager, Tech Solutions

Cognex Corporation; Las Vegas (NV); 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 resource coordination on Cognex integration projects. You will engage in pre-sales, assess risks, and drive delivery to meet quality, schedule, and service standards.

This role requires PMI-based processes, strong communication, and the ability to manage multiple projects, travel up to 50%, and collaborate with internal teams and customers to ensure profitable outcomes.

Qualifications

• BA degree in a technical discipline or equivalent professional experience.
• Minimum 3+ years as a project manager in high-tech services or related.
• Willingness to be on-call and travel as required; PM certifications preferred.

Responsibilities

• Plan, organize, and align internal and external resources to win and execute project schedules.
• Maintain relationships with customers pre- and post-sale.
• Develop schedules and track progress, communicating status to stakeholders.
• Define scope changes and ensure customer acceptance through providers.
• Manage project documentation throughout the lifecycle for success.

Skills

PMI processes

Communication skills

Industrial automation knowledge

Interpersonal skills

Time management

Data analysis

Scheduling

Decision making

Project finance basics

Customer discernment

MS Project

Learning agility

Education

BA degree in a technical discipline

3+ years project management experience

Tools

Microsoft Project

Job description

Cognex Corporation is seeking a Project Manager with external customer facing experience to lead resource coordination on Cognex integration projects. You will engage in pre-sales, assess risks, and drive delivery to meet quality, schedule, and service standards.

This role requires PMI-based processes, strong communication, and the ability to manage multiple projects, travel up to 50%, and collaborate with internal teams and customers to ensure profitable outcomes.