Senior Project Manager

About Cognite

Cognite is a leading company driving industrial digitalization by developing AI and data solutions to tackle the most challenging problems in asset-intensive industries. Leveraging a strong industrial background and advanced AI capabilities, including low-code AI agents, Cognite speeds up digital transformation to enable operational enhancements. The company embraces challenges with a proactive and ownership-driven mindset, aiming to unlock $100 billion in customer value by 2035 and redefine global industrial operations through innovation.

Role and Responsibilities

As a Senior Project Manager at Cognite, you will spearhead the delivery of complex Industrial AI projects from initiation through to deployment and realisation of business value. This is a leadership role that requires managing project scope, budget, schedule, quality, customer engagement, and commercial outcomes. You will collaborate closely with Solution Architects, Software Engineers, Data Scientists, Product teams, and Customer Success colleagues to ensure high-quality results.

• Lead end-to-end delivery of transformational AI implementation projects.
• Manage project scope, timelines, budgets, quality standards, and customer expectations.
• Partner with internal technical teams and external customers to ensure success.
• Translate client objectives into actionable success criteria and execute Value Realisation Workshops.
• Oversee project financials including forecasting, revenue recognition, profitability, and cost control.
• Build and maintain trusted relationships with customer stakeholders, lead steering committees, and communicate clearly throughout the project lifecycle.
• Identify, assess, and mitigate risks, dependencies, and scope changes with transparent governance.
• Support customer adoption through change management, training, and enablement, while identifying opportunities for expanded value.
• Contribute to ongoing improvement of project management practices using Cognite’s methodologies, playbooks, and lessons learned.

Qualifications and Experience

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Computer Science, or related technical field.
• Minimum 5 years' experience managing complex software, SaaS, cloud, or enterprise technology implementation projects.
• Proven track record in managing enterprise or industrial digital transformation programs with multiple stakeholders and technical workstreams.
• Strong technical understanding of APIs, integrations, cloud platforms, data architecture, and enterprise systems to effectively communicate with technology teams and make informed decisions.
• Solid commercial insight, including skills in forecasting, revenue recognition, margin management, and overall project profitability.
• Relevant industry experience in Energy, Manufacturing, Oil & Gas, Chemicals, Utilities, Power & Renewables, or Life Sciences sectors.
• Familiarity with Agile methodologies and project management frameworks such as Scrum, PMP, or PRINCE2.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management, capable of engaging confidently with technical staff, clients, and executives.
• Proficient with project management tools like Jira, Confluence, Microsoft Project, or Smartsheet.
• Willingness to undertake travel up to 25% as necessary.

Preferred Skills

• Certification in PMP, PRINCE2, Agile, or Scrum is advantageous.
• Experience with cloud platforms, particularly Azure or AWS.
• Knowledge of Industrial IoT, SCADA, MES, or Operational Technology environments.
• Hands-on experience managing projects involving AI, Machine Learning, Data Engineering, or Analytics implementations.

Why Join Cognite?

You will work at the forefront of Industrial AI, collaborating with top industrial organisations to solve complex real-world problems. Cognite fosters an inclusive, innovative, and continuous learning culture that values diverse perspectives. If you have a passion for technology and customer-centric problem solving and desire to influence the future of industry, this role presents a unique opportunity.

Equal Opportunity Employer

Cognite is dedicated to promoting diversity and inclusion at the workplace and provides equal employment opportunities to all qualified candidates without discrimination.