Operations Project Manager

Description

Today’s world is crime-riddled. Criminals are everywhere, invisible, virtual and sophisticated. Traditional ways to prevent and investigate crime and terror are no longer enough… 

Technology is changing incredibly fast. The criminals know it, and they are taking advantage. We know it too.  

For nearly 30 years, the incredible minds at Cognyte around the world have worked closely together and put their expertise to work, to keep up with constantly evolving technological and criminal trends, and help make the world a safer place with leading investigative analytics software solutions. 

We are defined by our dedication to doing good and this translates to business success, meaningful work friendships, a can-do attitude, and deep curiosity.

The Operations Project Manager plays a critical role in driving operational excellence by overseeing end-to-end technical projects, optimizing lifecycle processes. This position acts as a key liaison between cross-functional teams, aligning supply chain, production and operations workflows to deliver seamless execution while maintaining a strong customer focus.

As A Cognyter You Will:

• Lead end-to-end execution of technical operations projects, ensuring scope, budget, and timelines are met
• Develop and implement cross-functional operations projects, coordinating stakeholders across Operations, R&D, Engineering, Deployment, and Support to ensure on-time delivery
• Coordinate with Purchasing, Production, Planning, Logistics, and Inventory teams to maintain operational continuity and achieve project goals
• Facilitate clear communication across stakeholders, ensuring alignment on project milestones, deliverables, and risks
• Monitor and analyze project lifecycle data and metrics to identify bottlenecks, drive improvements, and report progress to operations leadership
• Track, analyze, and report on project performance, ensuring visibility for leadership and stakeholders

Requirements

For That Mission You’Ll Need:

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Business, or a related quantitative field
• 4+ years of experience in project management, preferably in operations or supply chain environments
• Strong background in working with cross-functional teams, including engineering, operations, quality, and customer-facing groups
• Ability to understand and communicate technical requirements and constraints to both technical and non-technical stakeholders
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills; ability to interpret complex data, project metrics, and risk scenarios
• Strong leadership in guiding cross-functional teams, often without direct authority
• Proficiency in ERP / CRM systems and Data tools
• Exceptional communication skills (written, verbal, and presentation), with the ability to translate complex information into clear, actionable insights