Kognitos is at the forefront of revolutionizing the trillion-dollar hyper-automation market. Our mission is to redefine how software is built and maintained by leveraging cutting-edge multi-agent automation platforms. We are pioneering advancements in agentic workflows, enabling machines to reason, plan, and execute tasks in a deterministic fashion.
Our approach elevates debugging to English, bypassing traditional programming languages that struggle to adapt to runtime surprises. Kognitos is building “HAL”—but the friendly, helpful kind—to create systems that align AI safety with business value, solving challenges in efficient fine-tuning, multimodal reasoning, and real-world adaptability.
Our team includes top engineers from Google, Microsoft, Meta, Amazon, Pure Storage, and leading tech startups. Many of our engineers have studied at IIT, Georgia Tech, Carnegie Mellon, Stanford, UC Berkeley, University of Washington, UIUC, Caltech, and the University of Michigan.
With offices in San Jose, CA, and Bangalore, India, we’re building a global center of excellence in AI automation. This role is hybrid, with an expectation to collaborate in person at our San Jose office three days a week.
At Kognitos, you won’t just build software—you’ll help shape the future of AI-driven automation.
About the Role
We are seeking a Technical Project Manager to drive execution across our engineering and product teams. In this role, you will oversee project planning, ensure seamless coordination between stakeholders, and keep initiatives on track. You’ll be instrumental in bridging the gap between technical teams and business objectives, ensuring smooth delivery of our AI-powered automation solutions.
Responsibilities:
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Own the end-to-end project lifecycle, from planning and execution to delivery and post-launch optimization.
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Collaborate closely with engineers, product managers, and leadership to align project goals with company priorities.
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Develop and manage project roadmaps, timelines, and resource allocation to drive successful outcomes.
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Identify potential risks and roadblocks, proactively developing mitigation strategies.
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Facilitate project planning and team coordination while adapting processes to fit the organization's needs.
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Ensure technical teams are aligned and have the resources needed to meet deadlines.
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Track key project metrics and performance indicators, providing regular updates to stakeholders.
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Continuously refine project management practices to enhance efficiency and effectiveness.
Requirements:
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3+ years of experience in technical project management, preferably in a fast-paced startup or SaaS environment.
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Strong understanding of software development lifecycle (SDLC) and the ability to tailor project management frameworks to the organization's needs.
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Experience managing projects with cross-functional teams, including engineering, product, and design.
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Exceptional organizational skills and ability to manage multiple priorities effectively.
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Strong problem-solving skills with a proactive and solution-oriented mindset.
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Excellent communication skills, with the ability to translate technical details into clear business objectives.
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Familiarity with tools like Jira, Asana, Trello, or other project management software.
Preferred Qualifications
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Experience in AI/ML, automation, or cloud-based software solutions.
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Hands-on technical background or experience working closely with engineering teams.
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Knowledge of CI/CD pipelines, APIs, and cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, GCP).
Final note
You do not need to match all of the listed expectations to apply for this position. We are committed to building a team with a variety of backgrounds, experiences, and skills.
Equal opportunities provider
Kognitos is committed to fostering a diverse work environment and proud to be an equal opportunity employer. As we highly value diversity in our current and future employees, we do not discriminate (including in our hiring and promotion practices) on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, gender expression, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, disability status or any other characteristic protected by law.
