Cognite · 11 hours ago
Principal Implementation Project Manager
Houston, TX
Full-time
Hybrid
Lead/Staff
10+ years expCognite operates at the forefront of industrial digitalization, building AI and data solutions that solve some of the world’s hardest, highest-impact problems. The Principal Project Manager is responsible for leading transformative initiatives in industrial AI that drive operational excellence and deliver substantial customer value, ensuring full accountability for project scope, budget, quality, and financial performance.
Artificial Intelligence (AI)Industrial AutomationInformation TechnologyMachine LearningSaaS
Responsibilities
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.asdf
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
Ensure that Account Executives (AEs) and Customer Business Executives (CBEs) are regularly updated on project status, scope, risks, and financial performance, enabling full transparency into delivery progress and customer outcomes
Partners with the Product team for any product features, capabilities, or deliverables committed as part of the customer agreement, escalating gaps through defined governance channels (Value Delivery to Product interface) to safeguard contractual commitments, time-to-value, and customer satisfaction
Handle project financials including bookings, revenue recognition, cost tracking, margin analysis, and forecasting, reporting transparently to Portfolio Manager
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
Oversee customer satisfaction management and follow-up, manage partner vendor relationships, and maintain process documentation
Coordinate change management activities such as user training and adoption support to achieve over 80% solution adoption within six months of go-live
Act as a primary liaison between clients and internal teams (Engineering, Product, Customer Success), managing stakeholder communication, expectations, risk, and issue resolution throughout the project lifecycle
Build business cases to justify continued investment and identify expansion opportunities by understanding customer challenges
Leverage Cognite PMO playbooks and best practices while contributing to continuous improvement through lessons learned and process enhancements
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree in engineering, Computer Science, Business, or related fields
10+ years or more of project management experience, preferably in SaaS, cloud, or enterprise software delivery
Proven ability to manage complex, multi-stakeholder projects in fast-paced environments
Strong knowledge of Agile, Scrum, or hybrid methodologies
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
Preferred
Experience with industrial clients in sectors like Oil & Gas, Manufacturing, and Utilities
Familiarity with data platforms, cloud infrastructure (Azure, AWS), or industrial IoT
Certifications such as PMP, PRINCE2, or Agile/Scrum
Experience with SaaS implementation lifecycle, including onboarding, training, and change management
Exposure to data engineering, analytics, or machine learning projects is advantageous
Company
Cognite
Cognite develops an industrial IoT data platform that enables digital transformation of heavy-asset industries.
501-1000 employees
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Funding
Current Stage
Late StageTotal Funding
$338.21MKey Investors
Saudi AramcoTCVAccel
2022-02-02Secondary Market· $113M
2021-05-19Series B· $150M
2020-10-27Series A· $75M
Leadership Team
Girish Rishi
Chair and CEO
Fredrik Anfinsen
Co-Founder and Director of Product Development
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