Pmo Program Manager jobs at Cognyte in Romania, Bucharest

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.

Description:

You will partner closely with our product design leader and work with customers, partners, designers, engineers, and cross-functional teams. You will define and drive the execution of the UX strategy, ensuring design excellence is delivered in alignment with business goals, market needs, and the complex operational environments of law enforcement and intelligence organizations.

As a Cognyter you will:

• UX Strategy & Vision: Own and define the product vision for the next generation of user experience, ensuring alignment with company strategy and customer needs.
• Customer & Market Insights: Collect and synthesize external and internal feedback, capturing critical use cases and pain points. Conduct in-depth customer discovery and validation sessions to ensure solutions solve real-world problems.
• Competitive Intelligence: Perform ongoing market research and competitive analysis to benchmark against similar and competing products, identifying opportunities for differentiation.
• Customer Environment Understanding: Deeply understand customer operational models, ecosystems, and regulatory frameworks to ensure the product design supports compliance and seamless integration.
• Roadmap Ownership: Define, prioritize, and maintain the UX roadmap, balancing strategic initiatives with tactical improvements. Translate feedback and research into clear product requirements.
• Cross-Functional Execution: Collaborate with UX design, engineering, QA, product marketing, and sales to deliver roadmap items on time and at high quality. Act as the bridge between strategy and execution.
• Go-To-Market Leadership: Partner with product marketing to shape messaging, demos, and enablement for the reimagined UX. Lead customer-facing sessions to communicate the vision, gather feedback, and drive adoption.
• Stakeholder Management: Communicate priorities, tradeoffs, and progress to executive leadership and cross-functional stakeholders.

For that mission you’ll need:

• 5+ years of experience in product management, ideally within enterprise, cybersecurity, or B2G industries.
• Proven track record of driving UX/UI transformations or redesign initiatives in partnership with design teams for complex products.
• Strong analytical skills with the ability to translate qualitative and quantitative feedback into actionable insights.
• Experience conducting customer discovery sessions, usability testing, and validation workshops.
• Deep understanding of enterprise/mission-critical environments; familiarity with regulated industries is a plus.
• Excellent communication and presentation skills; able to articulate vision and motivate diverse stakeholders.
• Strong execution skills: able to balance strategic vision with hands-on delivery.
• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, Business, or related field (MBA or advanced degree is a plus).
• Experience as user or developer of product for LEA or Intelligence agencies – Advantage

What’s in it for you?

• Opportunity to shape the future of mission-critical products used globally by law enforcement and intelligence agencies.
• Collaborative environment with UX, product, and engineering leader
• Competitive compensation, benefits, and career growth opportunities.

Apply now.

You’ll collaborate closely with sales teams as well as with corporate, R&D and support functions.

Customer Engagement & Discovery

• Lead customer workshops to capture needs, constraints, operational context, and success criteria.
• Gather and document customer requirements , translating them into clear, actionable product and technical specifications.
• Showcase product capabilities and guide customers through relevant use cases to maximize adoption and value realization, plan and lead customer training activities

Solution Design & Proposal Support

• Support proposal development in collaboration with Sales and Pre-Sales, tailoring solutions to government client needs and priorities.
• Translate customer insights into actionable product requirements that inform development planning and roadmap decisions.
• Actively participate in Agile ceremonies such as sprint planning, backlog grooming, and refinement sessions , ensuring customer needs are accurately represented and prioritized.
• Contribute to project delivery planning , working with cross-functional teams to define scope, delivery milestones, resource needs, and risk mitigation strategies.

Issue Management & Continuous Improvement

• Review and assess Change Requests (CRs) for feasibility, impact, and alignment with the product roadmap.
• Help prioritize customer requests in partnership with Product Management and R&D, balancing customer value with delivery capacity.
• Support the development team with issue root cause analysis to ensure timely resolution and maintain product quality.

Product Expertise & Cross-Team Collaboration

• Maintain deep product knowledge , staying current with capabilities, roadmap developments, and technical architecture.
• You should have the most comprehensive knowledge regarding how to use the product, as you would need to be capable of delivering operational and methodology training for the customers
• Collaborate across teams — acting as the voice of the customer within Product, Engineering, and Delivery organizations.

Qualifications & Experience

• Strong familiarity with Telecom / Telephony / Cellular / Analytics Domain and IP network technologies, with deep expertise – MUST
• Hands-on experience in SIGINT collection systems within Intelligence, Security, or Cyber domains is a strong advantage.
• At least 10 years of proven experience in customer-facing solution roles such as Product Manager, Solution Consultant, or Pre-Sales Engineer.
• Ability to translate technical concepts into business value and vice versa.
• Experience working with Agile teams, participating in sprint planning, and backlog grooming – advantage
• Experience in training & documentation creation or as a technical instructor – nice to have
• Bachelor’s degree in computer science, Engineering, or a related field.
• Excellent English and Spanish skills

Key Attributes

• Customer-centric mindset with a passion for delivering value.
• Strategic thinker who can also execute tactically.
• Adaptable and comfortable in dynamic, fast-changing environments.
• Skilled at building trust and credibility with diverse stakeholders.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities.

Travel Requirements

Apply now.

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.

Your impact:

• Building, managing and tracking the execution of multi-projects, based product generic developments and customers’ tailored ones.
• Building strategy from ramp up and preparations towards delivering the GA version according to commitment, reaching successful acceptance tests and go-live.
• Leading the product development and execution in the R&D from requirement definition and planning until successful delivery at the customers’ sites.
• Strong matrix interaction with multiple inner organization interfaces – R&D, Product Management, System Architecture, QA, Project management, DevOps etc.
• Experienced manager with technical background, self-learner, capable of working independently.
• Full responsibility for planning and managing SW delivery lifecycle in the R&D, this includes ensuring an on-time delivery, that meets business requirements and quality success criteria.

Key skills and requirements:

• 3+ years of managerial experience in software development as group leader, project manager, delivery manager or service manager
• Practical R&D experience of at least 3 years in complex development projects
• Significant experience in matrix environment / matrix management
• Experience in managing complex integrations and versions
• Excellent interpersonal abilities
• Bachelor or engineering degree in computer science or related fields

You can be a perfect fit if you have the following:

• Ability to understand wide perspective system view, including high and low level technical architecture
• Ability to facilitate, debate and drive decisions on appropriate solutions
• Ability to lead cross departments processes, ability to lead implementation of new processes
• Establish and maintain effective working relationships with all stakeholders
• Experience with managing large scale development projects above 30MY value

Apply now.

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.

As a Cognyter you will:

· Be a member of the Business Operations Group, driving operational efficiency, aligning strategy with execution, and ensuring cross-functional collaboration. You will optimize processes, leverage data insights, and support business growth.

· Preform data analysis & insights – Gather, analyze, and interpret operational data to identify inefficiencies and recommend improvements.

· Develop insightful reports, dashboards, and presentations, while tracking key performance indicators (KPIs) to drive efficiency and profitability.

· Lead business process optimization – Support process enhancements by identifying inefficiencies, implementing best practices, and promoting automation.

· Work with project managers, support, finance, sales, IT and other teams to ensure operational alignment and efficiency.

· Support the automation and digitization of operations to enhance business scalability

· Provide Operational Support – Assist in daily business operations, ensuring smooth processes across departments.

For that mission you’ll need:

· Bachelor’s degree in industrial engineering, or a related field. MBA or equivalent is a plus.

· 3-5 years of experience in Business Operations, CSM, PMO, or similar roles within a high-tech company.

· Proactive and results-driven approach with the ability to manage multiple tasks independently

· High motivation, ability to plan and establish priorities to take ownership of business process and produce results.

· Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, able to draw actionable insights from data

· Ability to collaborate and gain trust with cross organizational functions

· Ability to lead and manage various stakeholders

· Excellent communication and interpersonal skills

· Excellent proficiency in both spoken and written English.

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.

As a Cognyter you will:

· Be a member of the Business Operations Group, driving operational efficiency, aligning strategy with execution, and ensuring cross-functional collaboration. You will optimize processes, leverage data insights, and support business growth.

· Preform data analysis & insights – Gather, analyze, and interpret operational data to identify inefficiencies and recommend improvements.

· Develop insightful reports, dashboards, and presentations, while tracking key performance indicators (KPIs) to drive efficiency and profitability.

· Lead business process optimization – Support process enhancements by identifying inefficiencies, implementing best practices, and promoting automation.

· Work with project managers, support, finance, sales, IT and other teams to ensure operational alignment and efficiency.

· Support the automation and digitization of operations to enhance business scalability

· Provide Operational Support – Assist in daily business operations, ensuring smooth processes across departments.

For that mission you’ll need:

· Bachelor’s degree in industrial engineering, or a related field. MBA or equivalent is a plus.

· 3-5 years of experience in Business Operations, CSM, PMO, or similar roles within a high-tech company.

· Proactive and results-driven approach with the ability to manage multiple tasks independently

· High motivation, ability to plan and establish priorities to take ownership of business process and produce results.

· Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, able to draw actionable insights from data

· Ability to collaborate and gain trust with cross organizational functions

· Ability to lead and manage various stakeholders

· Excellent communication and interpersonal skills

· Excellent proficiency in both spoken and written English.

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.

Your impact:

• Building, managing and tracking the execution of multi-projects, based product generic developments and customers’ tailored ones.
• Building strategy from ramp up and preparations towards delivering the GA version according to commitment, reaching successful acceptance tests and go-live.
• Leading the product development and execution in the R&D from requirement definition and planning until successful delivery at the customers’ sites.
• Strong matrix interaction with multiple inner organization interfaces – R&D, Product Management, System Architecture, QA, Project management, DevOps etc.
• Experienced manager with technical background, self-learner, capable of working independently.
• Full responsibility for planning and managing SW delivery lifecycle in the R&D, this includes ensuring an on-time delivery, that meets business requirements and quality success criteria.

Key skills and requirements:

• 3+ years of managerial experience in software development as group leader, project manager, delivery manager or service manager
• Practical R&D experience of at least 3 years in complex development projects
• Significant experience in matrix environment / matrix management
• Experience in managing complex integrations and versions
• Excellent interpersonal abilities
• Bachelor or engineering degree in computer science or related fields

You can be a perfect fit if you have the following:

• Ability to understand wide perspective system view, including high and low level technical architecture
• Ability to facilitate, debate and drive decisions on appropriate solutions
• Ability to lead cross departments processes, ability to lead implementation of new processes
• Establish and maintain effective working relationships with all stakeholders
• Experience with managing large scale development projects above 30MY value

Apply now.

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.

As a Cognyter you will:

· Be a member of the Business Operations Group, driving operational efficiency, aligning strategy with execution, and ensuring cross-functional collaboration. You will optimize processes, leverage data insights, and support business growth.

· Preform data analysis & insights – Gather, analyze, and interpret operational data to identify inefficiencies and recommend improvements.

· Develop insightful reports, dashboards, and presentations, while tracking key performance indicators (KPIs) to drive efficiency and profitability.

· Lead business process optimization – Support process enhancements by identifying inefficiencies, implementing best practices, and promoting automation.

· Work with project managers, support, finance, sales, IT and other teams to ensure operational alignment and efficiency.

· Support the automation and digitization of operations to enhance business scalability

· Provide Operational Support – Assist in daily business operations, ensuring smooth processes across departments.

For that mission you’ll need:

· Bachelor’s degree in industrial engineering, or a related field. MBA or equivalent is a plus.

· 3-5 years of experience in Business Operations, CSM, PMO, or similar roles within a high-tech company.

· Proactive and results-driven approach with the ability to manage multiple tasks independently

· High motivation, ability to plan and establish priorities to take ownership of business process and produce results.

· Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, able to draw actionable insights from data

· Ability to collaborate and gain trust with cross organizational functions

· Ability to lead and manage various stakeholders

· Excellent communication and interpersonal skills

· Excellent proficiency in both spoken and written English.