Project Manager

Assa Abloy Ab; Olney; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

25 days holiday

Bank holidays

Ex-gratia day for Christmas Eve

Pension scheme 5%

Annual discretionary bonus

Employee Care scheme

Brand discount (ASSA ABLOY Yale)

Job summary

ASSA ABLOY is seeking a Project Manager to oversee multiple projects, ensuring delivery aligns with plans, budgets and quality targets. You will coordinate cross-functional teams, report progress to clients and management, and drive opportunities for business growth. Travel to customer sites may be required.

The role demands strong leadership, robust risk management, and excellent communication in a technical environment, with a focus on successful project delivery and governance.

Qualifications

• PRINCE2 or APM certification and proven project leadership in tech/engineering contexts.
• Strong leadership, conflict resolution and negotiation skills with excellent communication.
• Proficient at risk and issue management with flexible hours for delivery.
• Ability to build internal and client relationships for smooth execution.
• Capable reporting, handling confidential data and governance standards.
• IT skills including software installation, MS Office, databases (SQL) and networking fundamentals.

Responsibilities

• Create and maintain project plans, assign duties, manage P&L, track costs and change control.
• Act as single point of contact for clients and internal teams, chair reviews and report progress.
• Record time, forecast for invoicing and revenue recognition, support project transition to operations.
• Ensure time, cost and quality targets; manage risks and issues with contingency planning.
• Collaborate with Sales, Tech Support and R&D to identify opportunities and drive growth; travel to customer sites as needed.

Skills

PRINCE2

APM

Project leadership

Stakeholder management

Communication skills

IT skills

MS Office

Education

PRINCE2 or APM certification

Tools

Microsoft Office

Microsoft SQL

Networking basics

Job description

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

• 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.

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].

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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.