Project Manager

ASSA ABLOY Group; Olney; On-site; GBP 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

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

Job summary

ASSA ABLOY Group is seeking a Project Manager to deliver multiple customer projects, ensure on-time execution, and maintain high service levels. You will act as the escalation point, coordinate with sales, technical support and R&D, and align work with the delivery, quality and budget plans.

You will create and maintain project plans, manage P&L, track costs, and drive timely change control. You will also lead reviews with clients and internal teams, forecast invoicing, and support a smooth

Qualifications

• Holds a project management qualification such as PRINCE2 or APM.
• Proven experience leading projects within the technology industry.
• Strong stakeholder management and excellent communication skills.

Responsibilities

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

Skills

Project management

Leadership

Communication

Risk management

Stakeholder management

Forecasting & budgeting

Travel flexibility

Education

PRINCE2 or APM certification

Tools

Microsoft Office

SQL

Databases

Networking fundamentals

Job description

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. 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., 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.

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.

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.