Senior Implementation Project Manager

Houston, MS - USA

Monthly Salary: Not Disclosed

Posted on: 05-11-2025

Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

About Cognite

Cognite is gearing up for an exciting year of growth in 2026. As we expand our global footprint and scale our impact across industries were building our team with talented forward-thinking individuals who want to make a difference. Even if you dont see a role that matches your experience today we encourage you to apply and join our talent community. As immediate opportunities open up our recruiting team will reach out to connect and explore how your skills align with our growing needs. Join us as we continue to innovate and transform how industrial data drives the world forward.

In the realm of industrial digital transformation we stand at the forefront reshaping the future of Oil & Gas Chemicals Pharma and other Manufacturing and Energy sectors. Join us in this venture where AI and data meet ingenuity and together we forge the path to a smarter more connected industrial future.

Our values

Impact: Cogniters strive to make an impact in all that they do. We are result-oriented always asking ourselves.

Ownership: Cogniters embrace a culture of ownership. We go beyond our comfort zones to contribute to the greater good fostering inclusivity and sharing responsibilities for challenges and success.

Relentless: Cogniters are relentless in their pursuit of innovation. We are determined and deliverable (never ruthless or reckless) facing challenges head-on and viewing setbacks as opportunities for growth.

About the role:

The Project Manager doesnt just manage tasks; they own the outcome. You are the single point of accountability for leading high-priority industrial AI implementation projects from contract signing through successful deployment and value realization.
Your mandate is to guarantee that every project aligns perfectly with our customers strategic priorities and delivers measurable business impact.
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.
Ensure that Account Executives (AEs) Customer Business Executives (CBEs) and other key stakeholders 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.
Drive change management activities such as user training and adoption support in collaboration with the Customer Business Executive
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.
Be alert to expansion opportunities by understanding customer challenges and proactively coordinate with appropriate Cognite stakeholders.
Leverage Cognite PMO playbooks and best practices while contributing to continuous improvement through lessons learned and process enhancements.

Impact: About you / Core Competencies

We value achievements and measurable deliveries far more than years of experience. To make an impact you must demonstrate a history of creating value not just following a process.
Value Generation: Demonstrate project value by connecting deliverables to business benefits tracking KPIs and reporting data-driven results to strengthen customer trust and partnership.
Prioritize customer outcomes proactively identifying ways to deliver and demonstrate value and ensuring satisfaction throughout the project lifecycle.
Scope & Delivery Excellence: Consistently deliver projects on time and within budget managing complex system integrations connecting OT/IT data sources with agile methodology and continuous stakeholder engagement.
Proven ability to manage complex multi-stakeholder projects in fast-paced environments.
Stakeholder Management: Influence technical and business stakeholders toward shared outcomes through leadership without authority fostering alignment through clarity.
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.
Ensure that Account Executives (AEs) Customer Business Executives (CBEs) and other key stakeholders are regularly updated on project status scope risks and financial performance.
Scalability & Replication: Seek feedback capture lessons learned and drive process enhancements for future projects.
Leverage Cognite PMO playbooks and best practices while contributing to continuous improvement. Market and maintain Cognites values: Impact Ownership Relentlessness fostering collaboration innovation and customer-centric delivery as part of a global project management team.

Required Qualifications:

Bachelors 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.

Preferred Experience

Certifications such as PMP PRINCE2 or Agile/Scrum
Experience with SaaS implementation lifecycle including onboarding training and change management.
Familiarity with data platforms cloud infrastructure (Azure AWS) or industrial IoT.
Exposure to data engineering analytics AI or machine learning projects is advantageous.

Dont meet every single requirement Studies have shown that women and people of colour are less likely to apply to jobs unless they meet every single qualification. We are dedicated to building a diverse inclusive and authentic workplace so if youre excited about this role but your past experience doesnt align perfectly with every qualification in the job description we encourage you to apply anyways. You may be just the right candidate for this or other roles.

A snapshot of our many perks and benefits as a Cogniter

* Competitive compensation

* 401(k) with employer matching

* Competitive health dental vision & disability coverages for employees and all dependents

* Unlimited PTO

* Paid Parental Leave Program

* Employee Referral Program

* Join a team of 60 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

* Opportunity to work with and learn from some of the best people on some of the most ambitious projects found anywhere across industries

* Join our HUB to be part of the conversation directly with Cogniters and our partners.

* Paid mobile phone and WiFI

Why 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 drivesbusiness value and sustainabilityfor 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 & Manufacturing

*Frost & Sullivan named Cognite a Technology Innovation Leader!

* Built In 2024 Best Places to Workin Austin TX and Houston TX

* Cognite Recognized as 2024 Microsoft Energy and Resources Partner of the Year

* Most recentlyCognite Data Fusion Achieved Industry First DNV Compliance for Digital Twins

Apply today!

If youre excited about the opportunity to work at Cognite and make a difference in the tech industry we encourage you to apply today! We welcome candidates of all backgrounds and identities to join our team.

We encourage you to follow us onCognite LinkedIn; we post all our openings there.

Equal 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.

We may use artificial intelligence (AI) tools to support parts of the hiring process such as reviewing applications analyzing resumes or assessing responses. These tools assist our recruitment team but do not replace human judgment. Final hiring decisions are ultimately made by humans. If you would like more information about how your data is processed please contact us.

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About CogniteCognite is gearing up for an exciting year of growth in 2026. As we expand our global footprint and scale our impact across industries were building our team with talented forward-thinking individuals who want to make a difference. Even if you dont see a role that matches your experienc...