Senior Technical Program Manager, AI

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, including low-code AI agents, 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.What Cognite is Relentless to achieveWe thrive in challenges. We challenge assumptions. We execute with speed and ownership. If you view obstacles as signals to step forward - not step back - you’ll feel at home here. Join us in this venture where AI and data meet ingenuity, and together, we forge the path to a smarter, more connected industrial future.How you’ll demonstrate OwnershipBreaking down complex requirements with the product manager, tech lead, and Office of the CTO, turning them into execution pieces and finding the right sequence Managing schedule, timelines, and milestones (i.e. alpha, beta, and GA)Driving the trade-offs between usability, go-to-market (GTM) lead time, features scope, technical debt/investment (i.e. across UX/PM/ENG/GTM) to maximize value for our customers and CogniteDrive end-to-end alignment from sales to delivery, security, and supportManaging internal and external dependencies arising from end-to-end alignmentManaging budgeting and resource needsManaging in-market product performance in scope of the program (e.g. usage metrics, cost drivers, required delivery effort, as well as quality, reliability, security etc.), ensuring those metrics are measured, reported, reviewed and acted uponThe Impact you bring to CogniteWe are looking for a TPM who doesn't just manage the process, but engineers it—using AI to make product development 10x more effectiveAutomate the "toil" of program managementRun complex, cross-discipline and cross-department programs that span research, engineering, and productStrong influencing skills: The ability to influence stakeholders and drive consensus across the organization without formal reporting lines Structured, thorough and detail orientedGenuine interest in or direct experience on the full product lifecycle (product strategy, sales, delivery, adoption, support, sunsetting)Required QualificationsMust have experience from a SaaS company at scaleMust have software development experience (any language) in developing, testing, deploying code for a software productStrong system design understanding, specifically regarding scalable systems, agentic and generative AI infrastructure, retrieval architectures, and the unique constraints of LLM-based productsProven ability to use AI tools (e.g., Cursor, Claude code, custom agents) to accelerate productivityPreferred ExperienceTechnical MSc degree or proven technical hands-on experienceExperience in leading and managing product development teams, running sprints, scrums, making scoping trade-offs and assessing technical options with tech leads and architectsA 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 WiFiEqual OpportunityCognite 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.