Senior Project Manager - Client-Facing, Fast-Paced Delivery

Cognex Corporation; Sioux Falls (SD); On-site; USD 95,000 - 135,000; Full time

Job summary

Cognex Corporation in Sioux Falls, SD is seeking a Senior Project Manager with strong external customer-facing experience to drive complex projects from pre-sales through delivery. You will plan, organize, and align internal/external resources, maintain customer relationships, and ensure on-time, on-budget outcomes while upholding Cognex standards for growth and profitability.

The role requires PMI-aligned project management, excellent communication, and the ability to manage risk and scope

Qualifications

• BA degree in a technical discipline or equivalent professional experience.
• 5+ years as a project manager in high-tech services or related field.
• Able to travel 20–50% and respond to emergencies; on-call as needed.
• Excellent English communication and customer interaction skills.

Responsibilities

• Plan, organize, and align internal/external resources to meet project schedules.
• Maintain relationships with customers pre- and post-sale.
• Develop schedules and track milestones; communicate status to stakeholders.
• Define scope docs; communicate changes and negotiate with stakeholders.
• Manage project documentation to support service or customer setup.
• Present commercial strategies and identify up-selling opportunities.
• Escalate issues and resolve conflicts to ensure on-time delivery.

Skills

PM processes (PMI)

Client relationship mgmt

Stakeholder influence

Risk assessment

Data analysis

Project scheduling

Clear communication

Budgeting & cost estimation

Industry/automation knowledge

Microsoft Projects

Education

BA degree in technical discipline

Tools

Microsoft Projects

Job description

Cognex Corporation in Sioux Falls, SD is seeking a Senior Project Manager with strong external customer-facing experience to drive complex projects from pre-sales through delivery. You will plan, organize, and align internal/external resources, maintain customer relationships, and ensure on-time, on-budget outcomes while upholding Cognex standards for growth and profitability.

The role requires PMI-aligned project management, excellent communication, and the ability to manage risk and scope