Project Manager Job in Cognite

Job Title: Project Manager

Company: Cognite

Location: Bengaluru (Rathi Legacy, Rohan Tech Park, Hoodi)

Team: Global Strategic Services Project Management EMEA

Employment: Full-Time | Hybrid

About Cognite:

Cognite is a global SaaS leader in AI-powered industrial digital transformation, known for its flagship products Cognite Data Fusion and Cognite Atlas AI. We serve heavy asset industries like Oil & Gas, Power, and Manufacturing, enabling data-driven operational efficiency and sustainability.

Role Overview:

As a Project Manager in Cognite s Global Customer Success (GCS) team, you will lead and coordinate digital transformation projects for customers in MENA and SEA regions. You will work closely with Data Scientists, Solution Architects, Domain Experts, and engineering teams to deliver impactful solutions. You serve as the vital link between customers and internal teams, managing project execution, risk, communication, and budgets.

Typical Responsibilities:

• Lead and manage SaaS and software projects on a global scale.
• Coordinate across multiple stakeholders including customers, partners, and internal teams.
• Facilitate design thinking and workshops using tools like MIRO.
• Monitor project progress, risks, and communicate status to senior management.
• Implement governance frameworks to ensure compliance and success.
• Foster strong customer and partner relationships.
• Navigate complex stakeholder environments and resolve challenges.
• Support projects involving IoT, cloud solutions, machine learning, and AI applications.
• Travel as needed to support project goals.

Requirements:

• Bachelor s or Master s degree in Engineering, Computer Science, Business, Math, or related field.
• 7+ years of SaaS or software project management experience at global scale.
• Proficient with project management tools like JIRA, Confluence, Azure DevOps, Trello, MIRO.
• Experience or consulting background in Oil & Gas or Manufacturing domain is a plus.
• Proven ability in risk management, stakeholder engagement, and team leadership.
• Comfortable working in ambiguous environments and adding structure to delivery.
• Excellent communication and presentation skills, including to executives.
• Willingness to travel internationally.
• Familiarity with IoT, cloud, AI/ML projects is advantageous.

Why Cognite?

• Work in a diverse, inclusive environment with 70+ nationalities.
• Modern hybrid workplace with flat hierarchy and direct decision-maker access.
• Join ambitious global projects with some of the best minds in the industry.
• Enjoy a culture emphasizing impact, ownership, and relentless innovation.

Excited to lead digital transformation projects that shape the future of industry? Apply now to join Cognite s global community!