Cognite
Senior Implementation Project Manager
Cognite, Austin, Texas, us, 78716
About Cognite and Cogniters
Cognite is a global leader in industrial software with our Industrial DataOps platform, Cognite Data Fusion®, at the core. We were awarded the 2022 Technology Innovation Leader for Global Digital Industrial Platforms.At Cognite, the Global Delivery team leads software implementation, deployment & adoption for clients, and helps them accelerate their digital transformation efforts with Cognite’s product suite. We consist of people with diverse and high-performance backgrounds, ranging from Management Consulting, to Industry and Software development. We seek to continuously improve how we work with our clients, how we work together as a team, and how we develop as individuals.You are responsible for the on time, on budget delivery of projects for our customers post sale. You create the ultimate cohesive unit for our project teams and the customers you represent. You are responsible for setting expectations and creating and executing both long term and short term plans that will meet your customer’s goals and accelerate Cognite’s footprint in your customers’ technology landscape. You will connect with key stakeholders, assign tasks, address blockers, manage risks and report progress to leadership clearly and concisely.
You will be the bridge between your customers and Cognite’s Engineering and Product Management teams and advise on development priorities. As part of the broader account teams, you will need to enjoy working closely with people to solve challenging problems and be able to understand complex technology. You will be expected to quickly understand Cognite's offering so that you can connect the customer’s desired outcome with Cognite’s software and drive successful project deliveries which will ultimately lead to increased adoption and revenue growth.Senior Implementation Project Managers are champions of learning, process improvement, and project management standards so you need to be aware of the latest developments, standards and tools in the industry. You will coach other team members, drive results, and work with project teams to build best practices, methodologies and execution standards to achieve milestones both for Cognite and for the customer.This role is a hybrid role based our of our office in Houston, Texas.
What You'll Do
The Senior Implementation Project Manager is the leader for multiple, concurrent and complex implementation projects that vary in size and scope. The Senior Implementation Project Manager is accountable for the following:Collaborate with Customer Success, Data Scientists, Solution Architects and Domain Experts to design, develop, and operationalize digital solutions across various industries including O&G, Manufacturing and Power & UtilitiesDemo Cognite’s products and solutions as needed to prospects and customersWork with customers and account teams to define and scope success criteria and deliverables for Cognite’s offerings as part of the Pre-Sale processConfirm success criteria for each project with customers and build the project plans that will ensure value delivery within scope and budgetOversee project execution including personnel assignment, project scheduling, and timely deliveryManage a complex stakeholder landscape and provide clear, concise and complete communications to customer and Cognite’s Leadership TeamManage project risks, escalating where necessary but also taking ownership as needed to manage customer expectationsGet your customers’ voices heard by clearly communicating product development priorities and business value to Cognite’s Product and Engineering teamsContribute to the wider Cognite team culture and development by collaborating on team initiatives and building best practices for repeatable implementation processesGuide decision making, build best practices, methodologies and drive project execution milestones and targetsParticipate in hiring as we grow the project management teamWho You Are
7+ years experience in leading technology implementation projects for Enterprise customersKnowledge of project management processes, such as LEAN, Scrum, and AgileWorking knowledge of Design Think and human-centered design principles preferredExperience in industrial digitalization projects or product development of IoT, cloud solutions, or machine learningKnowledge of heavy asset industry – oil & gas, power & utilities, or manufacturingProven ability to execute on end-to-end SaaS project cycle-- scoping, delivery, training, and renewalAbility to manage complex stakeholder landscapes (customers, end-users, internal resources, partners, etc.)Experience driving standards and motivating your teams towards measurable outcomesStrong writing, presentation, and communication skills, including the ability to lead meetings and manage expectationsBachelors in Business, Engineering, Computer Science or similar work experience (Masters/MBA preferred)What Will Set You Apart
Experience at a high-growth start-up or scale-up organization and/or fast paced consulting preferredHands on software development or IT experience preferredComfortable and confident in independently running executive review meetings, engaging with C-level sponsorsEnjoy challenges and dare to set ambitious goals that drive innovation within a fast growing global tech companyWhy choose Cognite?
Join us in making a real and lasting impact in one of the most exciting and fastest-growing new software companies in the world.We have repeatedly demonstrated that digital transformation, when anchored on strong DataOps, drives business value and sustainability for clients and allows front-line workers, as well as domain experts, to make better decisions every single day.Cognite Earns 2023 Microsoft Partner of the Year Award; Recognized as a Global Leader in Energy & Resources and Industrials & ManufacturingAnd just recently, Frost & Sullivan named Cognite a Technology Innovation Leader!Built In 2024 Best Places to Work in Austin, TX and Houston, TXA snapshot of our many perks and benefits as a Cogniter
Competitive Compensation including base plus bonus401(k) with 4% employer matchingHealth, Dental, Vision & Disability Coverages with premiums fully covered for employees and all dependentsUnlimited PTO + flexibility to enjoy it18 Company Holidays including the week between Christmas & New YearsPaid Parental Leave ProgramEmployee Stock Purchase Program (ESPP)Employee Referral ProgramCompany Paid Friday Lunch via DoorDash + Fully Stocked Fridges in the officesJoin a team 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 moreOpportunity to work with and learn from some of the best people on some of the most ambitious projects found anywhere, across industriesJoin our HUB ️ to be part of the conversation directly with Cogniters and our partners.Paid mobile phone and WiFIA pet lover? Get the chance to meet Spot !Cognite is a global industrial SaaS company that was established with one clear vision: to rapidly empower industrial companies with contextualized, trustworthy, and accessible data to help drive the full-scale digital transformation of asset-heavy industries around the world. Our core Industrial DataOps platform,
Cognite Data Fusion™,
enables industrial data and domain users to collaborate quickly and safely to develop, operationalize, and scale industrial AI solutions and applications to deliver both profitability and sustainability. Visit us at www.cognite.com and follow us on Twitter @CogniteData or LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/cognitedataEqual Opportunity
Cognite is committed to creating a diverse and inclusive environment at work and is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive the same level of consideration for employment; everyone we hire will receive the same level of consideration for training, compensation, and promotion. We ask for gender as part of our application because we want to ensure equal assessment in the recruitment process. Your answer will help us reach this commitment! However, the question about gender is optional and your choice not to answer will not affect the assessment of your application in any way.
Cognite is a global leader in industrial software with our Industrial DataOps platform, Cognite Data Fusion®, at the core. We were awarded the 2022 Technology Innovation Leader for Global Digital Industrial Platforms.At Cognite, the Global Delivery team leads software implementation, deployment & adoption for clients, and helps them accelerate their digital transformation efforts with Cognite’s product suite. We consist of people with diverse and high-performance backgrounds, ranging from Management Consulting, to Industry and Software development. We seek to continuously improve how we work with our clients, how we work together as a team, and how we develop as individuals.You are responsible for the on time, on budget delivery of projects for our customers post sale. You create the ultimate cohesive unit for our project teams and the customers you represent. You are responsible for setting expectations and creating and executing both long term and short term plans that will meet your customer’s goals and accelerate Cognite’s footprint in your customers’ technology landscape. You will connect with key stakeholders, assign tasks, address blockers, manage risks and report progress to leadership clearly and concisely.
You will be the bridge between your customers and Cognite’s Engineering and Product Management teams and advise on development priorities. As part of the broader account teams, you will need to enjoy working closely with people to solve challenging problems and be able to understand complex technology. You will be expected to quickly understand Cognite's offering so that you can connect the customer’s desired outcome with Cognite’s software and drive successful project deliveries which will ultimately lead to increased adoption and revenue growth.Senior Implementation Project Managers are champions of learning, process improvement, and project management standards so you need to be aware of the latest developments, standards and tools in the industry. You will coach other team members, drive results, and work with project teams to build best practices, methodologies and execution standards to achieve milestones both for Cognite and for the customer.This role is a hybrid role based our of our office in Houston, Texas.
What You'll Do
The Senior Implementation Project Manager is the leader for multiple, concurrent and complex implementation projects that vary in size and scope. The Senior Implementation Project Manager is accountable for the following:Collaborate with Customer Success, Data Scientists, Solution Architects and Domain Experts to design, develop, and operationalize digital solutions across various industries including O&G, Manufacturing and Power & UtilitiesDemo Cognite’s products and solutions as needed to prospects and customersWork with customers and account teams to define and scope success criteria and deliverables for Cognite’s offerings as part of the Pre-Sale processConfirm success criteria for each project with customers and build the project plans that will ensure value delivery within scope and budgetOversee project execution including personnel assignment, project scheduling, and timely deliveryManage a complex stakeholder landscape and provide clear, concise and complete communications to customer and Cognite’s Leadership TeamManage project risks, escalating where necessary but also taking ownership as needed to manage customer expectationsGet your customers’ voices heard by clearly communicating product development priorities and business value to Cognite’s Product and Engineering teamsContribute to the wider Cognite team culture and development by collaborating on team initiatives and building best practices for repeatable implementation processesGuide decision making, build best practices, methodologies and drive project execution milestones and targetsParticipate in hiring as we grow the project management teamWho You Are
7+ years experience in leading technology implementation projects for Enterprise customersKnowledge of project management processes, such as LEAN, Scrum, and AgileWorking knowledge of Design Think and human-centered design principles preferredExperience in industrial digitalization projects or product development of IoT, cloud solutions, or machine learningKnowledge of heavy asset industry – oil & gas, power & utilities, or manufacturingProven ability to execute on end-to-end SaaS project cycle-- scoping, delivery, training, and renewalAbility to manage complex stakeholder landscapes (customers, end-users, internal resources, partners, etc.)Experience driving standards and motivating your teams towards measurable outcomesStrong writing, presentation, and communication skills, including the ability to lead meetings and manage expectationsBachelors in Business, Engineering, Computer Science or similar work experience (Masters/MBA preferred)What Will Set You Apart
Experience at a high-growth start-up or scale-up organization and/or fast paced consulting preferredHands on software development or IT experience preferredComfortable and confident in independently running executive review meetings, engaging with C-level sponsorsEnjoy challenges and dare to set ambitious goals that drive innovation within a fast growing global tech companyWhy choose Cognite?
Join us in making a real and lasting impact in one of the most exciting and fastest-growing new software companies in the world.We have repeatedly demonstrated that digital transformation, when anchored on strong DataOps, drives business value and sustainability for clients and allows front-line workers, as well as domain experts, to make better decisions every single day.Cognite Earns 2023 Microsoft Partner of the Year Award; Recognized as a Global Leader in Energy & Resources and Industrials & ManufacturingAnd just recently, Frost & Sullivan named Cognite a Technology Innovation Leader!Built In 2024 Best Places to Work in Austin, TX and Houston, TXA snapshot of our many perks and benefits as a Cogniter
Competitive Compensation including base plus bonus401(k) with 4% employer matchingHealth, Dental, Vision & Disability Coverages with premiums fully covered for employees and all dependentsUnlimited PTO + flexibility to enjoy it18 Company Holidays including the week between Christmas & New YearsPaid Parental Leave ProgramEmployee Stock Purchase Program (ESPP)Employee Referral ProgramCompany Paid Friday Lunch via DoorDash + Fully Stocked Fridges in the officesJoin a team 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 moreOpportunity to work with and learn from some of the best people on some of the most ambitious projects found anywhere, across industriesJoin our HUB ️ to be part of the conversation directly with Cogniters and our partners.Paid mobile phone and WiFIA pet lover? Get the chance to meet Spot !Cognite is a global industrial SaaS company that was established with one clear vision: to rapidly empower industrial companies with contextualized, trustworthy, and accessible data to help drive the full-scale digital transformation of asset-heavy industries around the world. Our core Industrial DataOps platform,
Cognite Data Fusion™,
enables industrial data and domain users to collaborate quickly and safely to develop, operationalize, and scale industrial AI solutions and applications to deliver both profitability and sustainability. Visit us at www.cognite.com and follow us on Twitter @CogniteData or LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/cognitedataEqual Opportunity
Cognite is committed to creating a diverse and inclusive environment at work and is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive the same level of consideration for employment; everyone we hire will receive the same level of consideration for training, compensation, and promotion. We ask for gender as part of our application because we want to ensure equal assessment in the recruitment process. Your answer will help us reach this commitment! However, the question about gender is optional and your choice not to answer will not affect the assessment of your application in any way.