Project Manager

ASSA ABLOY Global Solutions; Olney; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Ex-gratia day for Christmas Eve

Online benefits portal

ASSA ABLOY Family Brand discount (Yale

3x Annual salary life cover

Company Pension scheme standard 5%

Annual discretionary bonus

Employee Care scheme

Job summary

ASSA ABLOY Global Solutions is seeking a Project Manager to deliver multiple technical projects, ensuring client satisfaction and adherence to the delivery plan, quality plan, and budget. You will report to the UK Portfolio Manager and may provide some pre-sales support as needed.

The role requires strong leadership, risk management, and excellent communication skills, with the ability to manage P&L, forecast invoicing, and coordinate cross-functional teams across Sales, Technical Support and

Qualifications

• Holds a project management qualification (e.g., PRINCE2 or APM).
• Proven experience in leading technology/technical projects.
• Strong leadership, negotiation and communication skills.
• Experience managing risks and issues with contingency planning.
• Ability to build relationships with clients and internal teams.

Responsibilities

• Create and maintain project plans, assign duties, manage P&L, track costs, and ensure change control and approvals.
• Act as a single point of contact for clients and internal teams; chair reviews and report progress.
• Record time per policy; forecast invoicing and revenue; support transition to operations.
• Ensure time, cost and quality targets; manage risks and issues per governance.
• Collaborate with Sales, Technical Support, and R&D; travel to customer sites when required.

Skills

PRINCE2 or APM

Leadership

Communication skills

Risk management

Stakeholder management

Tools

Microsoft Office

Microsoft SQL

Job description

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Do you have the ability to create value for our clients through the delivery of projects and a drive to grow your skills in a collaborative environment? Become a part of the ASSA ABLOY Global Solutions Key and Asset Management business unit and enjoy a culture that empowers you to build a career you can be proud of.

What you would do as our Project Manager

As a Project Manager you will be accountable for ensuring all aspects of service are in place and making sure to deliver a high level of customer satisfaction. You should act as a point of escalation when necessary and provide some pre-sales support if needed. Reporting to the UK Portfolio Manager, you will be accountable for the delivery of multiple projects and for ensuring that the solution is executed and managed in line with the delivery plan, quality plan and budget.

You would also be accountable for :

• Creating and maintaining project plans, assigning duties, managing P&L, tracking costs vs. budget, and ensuring timely change control and customer approvals.
• Acting as the single point of contact for clients and internal teams, chairing regular reviews, escalating issues when needed, and reporting progress to both clients and management.
• Recording time per company policy, ensuring accurate forecasting for invoicing and revenue recognition, and assisting successful project transition into operations.
• Ensuring projects meet time, cost, and quality targets, managing risks and issues with contingency planning, and conforming to TRAKA governance throughout the lifecycle.
• Working closely with Sales, Technical Support, and R&D to identify opportunities, drive improvements, assist business growth, and travel to customer sites when required.

The skills and experience you need

• Holds a qualification in project management, such as PRINCE2 or APM, with proven experience in leading projects—within the technical/technology industry.
• Is experienced in managing people, demonstrating strong leadership, conflict resolution, and negotiation skills, along with excellent verbal and written communication.
• Is confident in managing risks and issues, with a flexible attitude towards working hours and a strong dedication to successful project delivery.
• Has the skills to build strong relationships, both internally and with customers, to assist collaboration and ensure smooth project execution.
• Is capable of accurate and professional reporting, handling confidential data responsibly and maintaining high standards in forecasting and governance.

Moreover, strong IT skills, including experience with software installation, proficiency in Microsoft Office products, and a solid awareness of databases (preferably Microsoft SQL) and networking fundamentals, will be considered an asset.

What we offer

• Ex-gratia day for Christmas Eve.
• Access to an online benefits portal.
• ASSA ABLOY Family Brand discount (Yale).
• 3x Annual salary life cover.
• Company Pension scheme standard 5%.
• Annual discretionary bonus.
• Access to Employee Care scheme.

We are building diverse, inclusive teams, and encourage applications from everyone who can see themselves working with us.

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