Senior Project Manager - Customer-Facing, Fast-Paced

Cognex Corporation; Columbia (SC); On-site; USD 120,000 - 170,000; Full time

Job summary

Cognex Corporation in the United States is seeking a Senior Project Manager with strong external customer-facing experience to lead complex projects from pre-sales through delivery. You will coordinate internal and external resources, assess risks, and ensure quality, on-time delivery, and profitability.

The role requires excellent communication, deep understanding of project management processes, and the ability to manage multiple projects in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• BA degree in a technical discipline or equivalent professional experience.
• Typically requires 5+ years as a project manager in a high-tech service environment.
• Willingness to travel 20-50% depending on region and customer needs.
• Proficient in English.
• Able to respond to customer emergencies and coordinate multi-site teams.

Responsibilities

• Plan and align internal and external resources to meet project schedules and budgets.
• Maintain strong relationships with customers before and after sales.
• Develop project schedules and track milestones; communicate status to stakeholders.
• Define project scope and communicate changes; negotiate resolutions and explore up-selling opportunities.
• Manage project documentation end-to-end to enable project success.

Skills

PM processes

PMI standards

customer relationship

risk assessment

cross-functional leadership

communication skills

time management

Education

BA degree in technical discipline

equivalent professional experience

Tools

Microsoft Projects

Job description

Cognex Corporation in the United States is seeking a Senior Project Manager with strong external customer-facing experience to lead complex projects from pre-sales through delivery. You will coordinate internal and external resources, assess risks, and ensure quality, on-time delivery, and profitability.

The role requires excellent communication, deep understanding of project management processes, and the ability to manage multiple projects in a fast-paced environment.