Senior Product Manager for 3D

About us

Cognex is the largest, most successful and recognized global player in industrial machine vision! We are a financially strong, international company with no debt and have been in business for over 40 years. Using advanced optics, image sensors and artificial intelligence software Cognex vision and ID systems capture an image then analyze it to make sense of what's being seen. We are deeply committed to fostering an inclusive and equitable work environment, guided by our 'Work Hard, Play Hard, Move Fast' culture, which celebrates employee innovation, determination, and dedication in a dynamic, fun, and distinctive atmosphere. We are working on a hybrid schedule - 3 days in the office and 2 remote!

Essential Functions

• Guide, coach, and develop team members to achieve individual and team goal(s).
• Identify and communicate the product requirements necessary for sales growth to the NPI team.
• Collaborate with the sales team to review critical sales projects.
• Ensure timely delivery of new and enhanced features or improvements across the product line.
• Initiate, support, and develop white papers and product presentations.
• Analyze and maintain awareness of funnel conversion rates and funnel size.
• Drive margin improvement initiatives for assigned product lines.
• Coordinate with order processing, production, and sales to maintain optimal inventory levels.
• Oversee the phase‑out process for products.
• Monitor and address escalations related to the product line.
• Participate in triage meetings as required.
• Prioritize tasks and items into the development backlog.
• Monitor monthly failure report meetings and drive action when needed.
• Collaborate with the customer and sales enablement teams to ensure adequate sales force training.
• Liaise with other departments, especially the software Production Management team to incorporate new features and bug fixes into the backlog.
• Lead competitor benchmarking activities and develop strategies based on comparative analysis.
• Manage the end‑to‑end process of part number creation and discontinuation.

Skills, Abilities and Experience

• Proven track record of leading cross‑functional teams to deliver innovative, customer‑centric products in fast‑paced, high‑tech environments, from launch through to lifecycle management.
• Deep understanding of emerging technologies and market trends, with the ability to balance the complexity of technical automation systems with the simplicity needed to drive go‑to‑market decisions.
• Exceptional analytical and strategic thinking skills, with experience in data‑driven decision‑making, competitive analysis, and prioritization frameworks to drive product roadmap and business impact.
• Advanced‑level communication skills (written, verbal, presentation) to external stakeholders (customers) and internal employees (peers, directors, and vice presidents).
• Global business skills.
• Customer‑related skills other than communication.
• Team leadership skills.

Minimum Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in a technical field, Master's degree preferred (either MBA or technical).
• Proven domain experience in relevant market and market analysis.
• Seven or more years of relevant technical experience within product management.
• Must be able to travel domestically and internationally.
• Up to 20% overnight travel.

Equal Employment Opportunity

Cognex is an equal opportunity employer. Cognex evaluates qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, gender, national origin, age, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, protected veteran status, disability/handicap status or any other legally protected characteristic.