Project Management Office Leader

Allegion; Faenza; On-site; EUR 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Gross annual salary €80,000–€100,000

Annual bonus 10%–15%

Job summary

CISA, a strategic brand of Allegion, is seeking a PMO Manager to lead project management excellence across Italy, France, and the UK. You will shape governance, strengthen capabilities, and drive delivery of strategic initiatives through a high-performing, multinational team.

Responsibilities include leading project managers across three countries, standardizing governance, monitoring KPIs, and enabling cross-functional collaboration to maximize business value.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering or a related field.
• Proven experience leading a PMO or managing complex project portfolios within an international organization.
• Demonstrated success in leading and developing high-performing project management teams.
• Strong knowledge of project management methodologies and best practices (PMP, PRINCE2, or equivalent certifications are highly valued).
• Experience working in fast-paced, matrix organizations with multiple stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Lead a team of Project Managers and partner with Engineering, Product Management, Operations, Sales, Service, and Regional Leadership.
• Establish and standardize project governance processes across the region and drive continuous improvement.
• Monitor portfolio performance with KPIs, dashboards, and reviews; mitigate risks and allocate resources effectively.
• Align project objectives with strategic goals and enable cross-country collaboration and change management.

Skills

Leadership

Analytical skills

Communication

Stakeholder management

MS Office

Travel readiness

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering or related field

Job description

Safety is our priority. Established in 1926, CISA is the number one partner in the design and production of locking and access control systems for any kind of doors and entrances in any kind of environment (schools, homes, offices, hospitals, hotels...). CISA, a strategic brand of the Allegion group, leads the field in providing dedicated solutions to prevent unlawful access and ensure safe egress to everyone, even those with reduced mobility, in the event of danger or difficulty.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Are you an experienced project management leader who thrives in complex, international environments? Do you enjoy developing high-performing teams, driving organizational change, and turning strategy into execution? We are looking for a PMO Manager to lead project management excellence across our H&W Region. In this strategic leadership role, you will be responsible for shaping project governance, strengthening project management capabilities, and driving the successful delivery of key business initiatives across Italy, France, and the UK. You will play a critical role in aligning cross-functional teams around shared objectives, fostering a culture of accountability and execution, and ensuring projects deliver measurable business value.

What You'll Do

As PMO Manager, you will lead a team of Project Managers while partnering closely with Engineering, Product Management, Operations, Sales, Service, and Regional Leadership teams.

• Lead and Develop a High-Performing Team Inspire, coach, and develop a multicultural team of Project Managers located across Italy, France, and the UK. Foster collaboration, ownership, and professional growth within the team. Champion a strong "Make It Happen" mindset, promoting accountability, agility, and customer focus.
• Drive Project Management Excellence Establish and standardize project governance processes across the region. Ensure consistent project execution, reporting, and decision-making practices. Promote continuous improvement initiatives that enhance project delivery performance and efficiency.
• Manage and Optimize the Project Portfolio Monitor project portfolio performance through KPIs, dashboards, and management reviews. Identify project risks, issues, and dependencies, ensuring proactive mitigation plans are in place. Support prioritization and resource allocation decisions to maximize business impact.
• Enable Organizational Success Align project objectives with strategic business goals. Facilitate effective communication and collaboration across countries, functions, and organizational levels. Develop and deliver project management training and capability-building initiatives. Act as a trusted advisor to leadership teams on project execution and change management.

What You'll Bring

We're looking for a leader who combines strategic thinking with operational excellence, and who is passionate about building teams and delivering results.

Qualifications & Experience

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering or a related field.
• Proven experience leading a PMO or managing complex project portfolios within an international organization.
• Demonstrated success in leading and developing high-performing project management teams.
• Strong knowledge of project management methodologies and best practices (PMP, PRINCE2, or equivalent certifications are highly valued).
• Experience working in fast-paced, matrix organizations with multiple stakeholders.

Skills

• Excellent leadership, coaching, and influencing abilities.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Outstanding communication and stakeholder management capabilities at all organizational levels.
• Ability to balance strategic priorities with operational execution.
• Proficiency with project management tools and Microsoft Office applications.
• Fluent English.
• Willingness to travel up to 25%.

Nice to Have

• Experience driving organizational or cultural change initiatives.
• Knowledge of continuous improvement methodologies.

Why Join Us?

This is an opportunity to make a tangible impact on the way projects are delivered across an international organization. You'll have the chance to shape project management practices, influence strategic decisions, and lead a talented team across multiple countries.

Compensation & Benefits

• Gross Annual Salary (RAL): €80,000 - €100,000, depending on experience, skills, and scope of responsibilities, under the applicable CCNL Metalmeccanici.
• Annual Target Bonus: 10% - 15% of Gross Annual Salary.
• Opportunity to work in an international and collaborative environment with high visibility across the organization.

We Celebrate Who We Are!

Allegion is committed to building and maintaining a diverse and inclusive workplace. Together, we embrace all differences and similarities among colleagues, as well as the differences and similarities within the relationships that we foster with customers, suppliers and the communities where we live and work. Whatever your background, experience, race, color, national origin, religion, age, gender, gender identity, disability status, sexual orientation, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law, we will make sure that you have every opportunity to impress us in your application and the opportunity to give your best at work, not because we’re required to, but because it’s the right thing to do. We are also committed to providing accommodations for persons with disabilities.

About CISA

CISA, a brand of Allegion, is one of Europe’s leading providers of security and access control systems. Since its foundation in 1926, it plays a primary role in satisfying the security requirements of any type of building with dedicated electro-mechanical solutions, which enable real-time access control and management. Whether it’s residential homes or business centers, schools or health and hospitality facilities, safety is our main concern.