Project Management Leader

Overview Cognite operates at the forefront of industrial digitalization, building AI and data solutions that solve some of the world’s hardest, highest-impact problems. With unmatched industrial heritage and a comprehensive suite of AI capabilities, Cognite accelerates the digital transformation to drive operational improvements. Our moonshot is bold: unlock $100B in customer value by 2035 and redefine how global industry works.

Ownership

is a core value as we relentlessly pursue impact. As the PM Leader for Value Delivery Europe, you will own and elevate the

Project Management function

across the region. Your primary mission is to ensure that all projects are delivered with

predictability, discipline, and Cognite-Grade delivery standards , while building a consistently high-performing PM community. You will coach Project Managers to operate as

outcome owners , trusted customer-facing leaders, and strategic partners to Solution Architects, Data teams, Sales, and Customer Success. This is a capability-building leadership role, and your involvement in customer-facing or billable delivery will be limited to a maximum of

20% , allowing you to prioritize uplifting the Project Management function across the region. This role is crucial to ensuring our customers experience a

smooth, transparent, and value-focused delivery journey , and that Cognite’s delivery reputation becomes a competitive differentiator.

Responsibilities and Delivery Leadership

Own the region’s end-to-end project delivery governance and execution quality for all customer projects.

Ensure consistent application of delivery standards, including baselining, RAID management, stage management, and stakeholder communication.

Drive execution excellence across Quick Starts, complex multi-workstream programs, and strategic accounts.

Customer Value Realization

Champion a delivery approach that connects all project activities to measurable customer outcomes.

Ensure PMs lead projects with proactive communication, transparent risk management, and a focus on accelerating Time-to-Value.

Act as a senior escalation point, resolving issues with structure, empathy, and urgency.

Scaling & Growth

Partner with Sales and Customer Success to support scoping, feasibility analysis, and delivery readiness for expansion opportunities.

Strengthen PM contributions to multi-year services plans, roadmap handshakes, and program-level execution.

Improve predictability and reduce rework to unlock capacity for scale.

Operational & Delivery Quality Management

Drive project-level profitability through accurate forecasting, disciplined change control, and effective resource planning.

Oversee project health indicators across scope, schedule, cost, and risk—ensuring early detection of issues and timely intervention.

Improve portfolio-level visibility through consistent reporting, dashboards, and operational rigor.

Team Leadership & Development

Lead, mentor, and develop a high-performing community of Project Managers.

Define and implement the PM competency model, training curriculum, career paths, and certification standards.

Build a culture of operational excellence, ownership, and continuous improvement.

Run regular PM forums, retrospectives, masterclasses, and capability uplift programs.

Ensure your own project participation remains capped at 20% utilization, dedicating the majority of your time to capability uplift, coaching, and strengthening delivery consistency across the PM community.

Collaboration & Alignment

Ensure seamless collaboration between PMs, Solution Architects, Data Engineers, Data Scientists, Product Ambassadors, TAMs, and Sales.

Strengthen the handshake between Sales → Delivery → Customer Success.

Contribute to cross-functional operational improvements and standardization efforts that simplify delivery and improve quality.

Experience

10+ years in project or program management within SaaS, enterprise software, cloud, or industrial technology settings.

Demonstrated ability to lead PM teams or PMO functions in fast-paced, multi-stakeholder environments.

Proven track record delivering complex programs on time, on budget, and with high customer satisfaction.

Skills

Expert-level knowledge of project governance, RAID management, stakeholder engagement, and delivery controls.

Strong communication and executive presence; able to simplify complex topics for senior stakeholders.

Skilled in operational planning, forecasting, and risk mitigation.

Able to coach PMs on leadership, planning discipline, and customer engagement.

Mindset

Passionate about developing talent and uplifting delivery maturity across a growing PM organization.

Operates with a structured, detail-oriented leadership style grounded in transparency and accountability.

Thrives in dynamic, scaling environments where clarity, discipline, and customer value are essential.

Success Matrix Customer Outcomes:

High CSAT for project execution and communication.

Reduced Time-to-Value through improved planning and dependency management.

Strong referenceability across customer accounts.

Delivery Performance:

≥85% on-time, on-budget project delivery across the portfolio.

Significant reduction in unplanned escalations or recovery actions.

Consistent adherence to project governance and documentation standards.

Team Health & Capability:

Clear upward trend in PM maturity and capability assessments.

High employee engagement, reduced turnover, and strong internal mobility.

Established, scalable PM training programs and knowledge-sharing practices across the region.

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.

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