Project Manager

Allegion; Faenza; On-site; EUR 40,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

Allegion is seeking a Project Manager to join the PMO and lead cross-functional New Product Development (NPD) and VAVE initiatives across the EMEIA region. You will drive projects from concept to launch, ensuring on-time delivery, budget adherence and high quality.

You will collaborate with Engineering, Manufacturing, Supply Chain, Sales and Marketing to bring innovative security solutions to life. Fluent English and a degree in Electronic Engineering are required; PMP certification is a plus.

Qualifications

• Minimum 3 years of project management experience in a complex, cross-functional environment.
• Fluent English and willingness to travel up to 5%.
• Degree in Electronic Engineering; PMP certification or equivalent preferred.

Responsibilities

• Lead New Product Development (NPD) and VAVE projects across EMEIA.
• Develop project plans, milestones, and risk mitigation strategies.
• Coordinate cross-functional teams to ensure successful execution.
• Drive problem-solving and decision-making to overcome roadblocks.
• Monitor KPIs and present status updates to stakeholders.
• Define objectives and success criteria with stakeholders.
• Support continuous improvement of project management practices.

Skills

Project management

Cross-functional leadership

Stakeholder management

Communication

Risk management

Leadership

Education

Electronic Engineering degree

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Creating Peace of Mind by Pioneering Safety and Security

At Allegion, we help keep the people you know and love safe and secure where they live, work and visit. With more than 40 brands, 14,000+ employees globally and products sold in 130 countries, we specialize in security around the doorway and beyond.

Additionally, Allegion is proud to be recognized with the 2026 Gallup Exceptional Workplace Award (GEWA) for the third consecutive year, earning distinction in both the employee engagement and strengths categories. This year, Allegion also received Gallup’s With Distinction honor — a designation reserved for a select group of organizations that go above and beyond in building exceptional workplace cultures.

Join Allegion and Drive Innovation Across EMEIA

At Allegion, innovation is powered by collaboration. We are looking for a Project Manager to join our PMO team and lead cross-functional New Product Development (NPD) and VAVE initiatives across the EMEIA region.

In this role, you will be responsible for driving projects from concept to launch, ensuring delivery on time, within budget, and to the highest quality standards. You will collaborate with diverse teams across Engineering, Marketing, Operations, Manufacturing, Supply Chain, and Sales to bring innovative products and business improvements to life.

What You'll Do

• Lead New Product Development (NPD) and VAVE projects across EMEIA, ensuring achievement of business, cost, quality, and timing objectives.


• Develop project plans, define milestones, monitor progress, and proactively manage risks.


• Coordinate cross-functional teams to ensure effective execution and alignment on project priorities.


• Drive problem-solving activities and facilitate decision-making to overcome project challenges and roadblocks.


• Monitor project performance through KPIs and metrics, providing regular updates to stakeholders and leadership.


• Prepare and deliver project status presentations, highlighting progress, risks, mitigation plans, and business impacts.


• Collaborate with stakeholders to define project objectives, requirements, and success criteria.


• Support continuous improvement of project management practices and execution processes.

What Makes You Successful

You are a proactive and results-driven project leader who thrives in complex, matrix organizations. You can influence stakeholders, navigate uncertainty, and keep teams aligned toward common goals while balancing business, technical, and operational priorities.

What We're Looking For

Required Qualifications

• Minimum 3 years of project management experience in a complex, cross-functional environment.


• Strong understanding of business functions including Engineering, Manufacturing, Supply Chain, Sales, Marketing, and Finance.


• Excellent communication, presentation, and stakeholder management skills.


• Fluent English.


• Proficiency with Microsoft Office tools.


• Availability to travel occasionally (up to 5%).

Preferred Qualifications

• Degree in Electronic Engineering.


• Formal Project Management training.


• PMP certification or equivalent project management credentials.


• Experience managing New Product Development projects within a manufacturing environment.

Key Competencies

• Project planning and execution.


• Risk identification and mitigation.


• Leadership and stakeholder management.


• Cross-functional collaboration and influencing skills.


• Analytical and data-driven decision making.


• Problem-solving and conflict resolution.


• Effective communication across all organizational levels.


• Ability to operate successfully in an international and multicultural environment.

Why Join Allegion?

At Allegion, you'll have the opportunity to work on products that make a real difference in people's daily lives. You'll be part of a global organization that values innovation, collaboration, and continuous learning while providing opportunities to grow your career and expand your technical expertise.

What We Offer

• Permanent employment contract.


• Employment under the Italian National Collective Labour Agreement (CCNL Metalmeccanica Industria).


• Competitive annual gross salary (RAL) between €40.000 and €50.000 (adjustable based on experience and qualifications).


• Opportunity to work on innovative mechanical and connected security solutions.


• Exposure to international and cross-functional projects.


• Professional development and continuous learning opportunities.


• A collaborative culture where ideas are valued and innovation is encouraged.


• Career growth opportunities within a global leader in access and security solutions.

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. If for any reason you cannot apply through our career site and require an accommodation or assistance, please contact our Talent Acquisition Team.

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