Project Manager

ASSA ABLOY Entrance Systems AB; Olney; Remote; GBP 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

25 days holiday

Bank holidays

Ex-gratia day for Christmas Eve

Online benefits portal

ASSA ABLOY Family Brand discount (Yale

3x Annual salary life cover

Company Pension scheme 5%

Annual discretionary bonus

Employee Care scheme

Job summary

ASSA ABLOY Entrance Systems AB in Olney, UK is seeking a driven Project Manager to lead multiple customer projects from initiation to delivery, ensuring time, cost and quality targets are met. You will chair reviews, manage plans, and coordinate across Sales, Technical Support and R&D, with responsibility for forecasting and budgeting.

You will hold a PRINCE2 or APM qualification, lead teams, manage risks, and build strong client relationships. Travel to customer sites will be required as needed.

Qualifications

• Holds a formal project management qualification (PRINCE2 or APM).
• Experience leading technical/technology projects and teams.
• Strong communication and stakeholder management skills.
• Proven ability to forecast, manage budgets and deliver on time.

Responsibilities

• Create and maintain project plans, manage P&L, track costs and change control.
• Serve as single point of contact for clients and internal teams; chair reviews.
• Forecast invoicing and revenue recognition; ensure smooth transition into operations.
• Ensure projects meet time, cost and quality targets; manage risks and governance.
• Collaborate with Sales, Technical Support and R&D; travel to customer sites as needed.

Skills

Leadership

Stakeholder management

Communication

Negotiation

Risk management

Forecasting

Education

PRINCE2 or APM certification

Tools

Microsoft Office

SQL

Databases

Networking fundamentals

Job description

It looks like you are visiting from a different region. Select your country or region for location-specific content.Project Manager**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**We are looking for someone who:- 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**We're passionate about providing amazing opportunities and benefits, so you can continue and progress a lifelong career with us - here's what we have to offer:- 25 days holiday + bank holidays.- 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 review applications regularly, so don't wait**We are building diverse, inclusive teams, and encourage applications from everyone who can see themselves working with us. Just set up your profile and apply here.To make sure your personal data is safe, we don't look at any applications sent by email or post. If you have any questions about the role or the process, email Monika Fikrova, Talent Acquisition Business Partner, at [e-mail]'s create a safer and more open world - together!**We are the ASSA ABLOY Group**Our people have made us the global leader in access solutions. In return, we open doors for them wherever they go. With nearly 63,000 colleagues in more than 70 different countries, we help billions of people experience a more open world. Our innovations make all sorts of spaces - physical and virtual - safer, more secure, and easier to access.As an employer, we value results - not titles, or backgrounds. We empower our people to build their career around their aspirations and our ambitions - supporting them with regular feedback, training, and development opportunities. Our colleagues think broadly about where they can make the most impact, and we encourage them to grow their role locally, regionally, or even internationally.As we welcome new people on board, it's important to us to have diverse, inclusive teams, and we value different perspectives and experiences.#LI-WGIELocationOlney, England, United Kingdom### Benefits of working at ASSA ABLOYOur world of opportunities awaits: including extensive training, international roles and clear expectations for great leadership.