Project Manager leading high-priority industrial AI implementation projects at Cognite. Owning project delivery from kickoff to closure while aligning with customer goals.
Responsibilities
You are the single point of accountability for leading high-priority, industrial AI implementation projects from contract signing through successful deployment and value realization.
Own end-to-end project delivery from kickoff to closure, including scope, budget, quality, and customer outcomes, ensuring project success and financial performance.
Translate use case objectives into quantifiable business KPIs and lead Value Realization Workshops to establish baselines and demonstrate impact.
Develop detailed project plans covering scope, schedule, resources, budget, risks, and quality, proactively managing dependencies and blockers.
Manage complex system integrations connecting OT/IT data sources with agile methodology and continuous stakeholder engagement.
Ensure project delivery aligns with customer strategic goals such as operational excellence, safety, sustainability, or cost reduction through regular reporting and executive briefings.
Act as the main point of contact for customers during project execution, managing governance processes, leading steering committee meetings, and providing executive briefings with clear communication.
Requirements
Bachelor's degree in engineering, Computer Science, Business, or related fields.
5+ years or more of project management experience, in SaaS, cloud, or enterprise software delivery preferably with a portfolio of successful, complex industrial or enterprise-level IT/AI projects.
Proven ability to manage complex, multi-stakeholder projects in fast-paced environments and experience leading cross-functional teams (Data Scientists, Engineers, Solution Architects).
Deep proficiency in industrial verticals (e.g., Energy, Manufacturing, Chemicals, Oil & Gas, Life Science, Utilities/Power and Renewables).
Strong financial acumen and proficiency in tracking project realization/forecasting.
Methodology Fluency: Demonstrated practical knowledge of Agile/Scrum and experience leveraging PMO methodologies (like PMP/PRINCE2) to drive delivery efficiency and manage risk in fast-paced environments.
Excellent communication, stakeholder management, and problem-solving skills.
Proficiency with project management tools such as Jira, Confluence, MS Project, or Smartsheet.
Willingness to travel as needed for client engagements.
Benefits
Join an organization of 70 different nationalities 🌐 with Diversity, Equality and Inclusion (DEI) in focus 🤝
A highly modern and fun working environment with sublime culture across the organization, follow us on Instagram @cognitedata 📷 to know more
Flat structure with direct access to decision-makers, with minimal amount of bureaucracy
Opportunity to work with and learn from some of the best people on some of the most ambitious projects found anywhere, across industries
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