Project Manager at Cognite

Pau, Nouvelle-Aquitaine, France

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Not SpecifiedCompensation
Mid-level (3 to 4 years), Senior (5 to 8 years)Experience Level
Full TimeJob Type
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Oil & Gas, Chemicals, Pharmaceuticals, Manufacturing, EnergyIndustries

Requirements

  • Ability to own end-to-end project delivery from kickoff to closure, including scope, budget, quality, and customer outcomes
  • Experience translating use case objectives into quantifiable business KPIs and leading Value Realization Workshops
  • Proficiency in developing detailed project plans covering scope, schedule, resources, budget, risks, and quality
  • Skills in managing complex system integrations connecting OT/IT data sources with agile methodology and continuous stakeholder engagement
  • Capability to ensure project delivery aligns with customer strategic goals such as operational excellence, safety, sustainability, or cost reduction
  • Experience updating Account Executives (AEs), Customer Business Executives (CBEs), and stakeholders on project status, scope, risks, and financial performance
  • Ability to partner with the Product team, escalating gaps through governance channels
  • Expertise in handling project financials including bookings, revenue recognition, cost tracking, margin analysis, and forecasting
  • Strong communication skills as the main point of contact for customers, managing governance, steering committees, and executive briefings
  • Proficiency in overseeing customer satisfaction, managing partner/vendor relationships, and maintaining process documentation
  • Experience driving change management activities such as user training and adoption support

Responsibilities

  • Own end-to-end project delivery from contract signing through deployment and value realization, ensuring alignment with customer strategic priorities and measurable business impact
  • 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 using agile methodology and continuous stakeholder engagement
  • Ensure project delivery aligns with customer strategic goals through regular reporting and executive briefings
  • Regularly update Account Executives (AEs), Customer Business Executives (CBEs), and key stakeholders on project status, scope, risks, and financial performance
  • Partner with the Product team for committed features or deliverables, escalating gaps through defined governance channels
  • Handle project financials including bookings, revenue recognition, cost tracking, margin analysis, forecasting, and reporting to Portfolio Manager
  • Act as the main point of contact for customers, managing governance processes, leading steering committee meetings, and providing executive briefings
  • Oversee customer satisfaction management, follow-up, partner/vendor relationships, and process documentation
  • Drive change management activities such as user training and adoption support in collaboration with the Customer Business Executive
  • Act as primary liaison between clients and internal teams (Engineering, Product, Customer Success), managing stakeholder communication, expectations, and risks

Skills

Key technologies and capabilities for this role

Project ManagementAI ImplementationIndustrial AIScope ManagementBudget ManagementStakeholder ManagementAgileRisk ManagementCustomer DeliveryValue Realization

Questions & Answers

Common questions about this position

What is the employment type for this Project Manager role?

The position is full-time.

Is this Project Manager role remote or does it require office work?

This information is not specified in the job description.

What key skills are needed for the Project Manager position?

Key skills include end-to-end project delivery management covering scope, budget, quality, and outcomes; translating use cases into KPIs and leading value realization workshops; developing detailed project plans; managing complex OT/IT system integrations with agile methodology; and stakeholder engagement with regular reporting.

What are Cognite's company values?

Cognite's values are Impact (result-oriented), Ownership (embracing responsibility and inclusivity), and Relentless (pursuit of innovation, facing challenges head-on).

What makes a strong candidate for this Project Manager role at Cognite?

Strong candidates own project outcomes as the single point of accountability, lead high-priority industrial AI implementations, ensure alignment with customer strategic priorities, and deliver measurable business impact through proactive management and stakeholder transparency.

Cognite

Industrial data management for asset-heavy industries

About Cognite

Cognite specializes in managing industrial data and facilitating digital transformation for asset-heavy industries like oil and gas, power and utilities, and manufacturing. Its main product, Cognite Data Fusion, integrates and organizes data from various sources, making it easier for businesses to analyze and utilize this information effectively. This process, known as data contextualization, enhances the relevance of data for better decision-making. Cognite operates on a software-as-a-service (SaaS) model, allowing clients to subscribe to its software, which provides a consistent revenue stream and access to ongoing updates. Additionally, Cognite offers consulting services to assist clients in optimizing their use of the software. The company's goal is to help industries improve their operations through better data management and digital solutions.

Bærum, NorwayHeadquarters
2016Year Founded
$219.2MTotal Funding
SERIES_BCompany Stage
Data & Analytics, Industrial & Manufacturing, Enterprise SoftwareIndustries
501-1,000Employees

Benefits

Competitive Compensation + 401(k) with employer matching
Health, Dental, Vision & Disability Coverages with premiums fully covered for employees and all dependents
Unlimited PTO + flexibility to enjoy it
Paid Parental Leave Program
Learning & Development Stipends
Global Mobility & Exchange Program
Company Paid Friday Lunch via DoorDash + Fully Stocked Fridges in the offices

Risks

Emerging industrial AI startups pose a threat to Cognite's market share.
Geopolitical tensions could disrupt operations in key regions like the Middle East.
Reliance on cloud providers introduces risks related to data security and outages.

Differentiation

Cognite Data Fusion integrates and contextualizes data for asset-heavy industries.
Cognite offers a subscription-based SaaS model, ensuring continuous software updates.
Cognite's solutions enhance safety, sustainability, and efficiency in industrial operations.

Upsides

Cognite's partnership with Google Cloud enhances scalability and security for data management.
The launch of Cognite Embedded opens new innovation avenues for industrial software builders.
Cognite's joint venture with Saudi Aramco expands its influence in the MENA region.

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