CPI Project Manager

Traka Group; Monroe, Northern (NC, KY); Hybrid; USD 95,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

The Project Manager for CPI at ASSA ABLOY Group leads new product and product enhancements for automatic door systems from concept through commercialization. You coordinate cross-functional teams across R&D, manufacturing, sourcing, quality, and marketing to ensure timely, cost-effective launches and adherence to stage-gate processes.

The role requires strong communication, ownership, and the ability to manage schedules, risks, dependencies, and stakeholder expectations.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Business, PM, Engineering, or related field.
• 5+ years of project management experience in product development, engineering, manufacturing, or NPI environments.
• Experience delivering in a cross-functional, matrix environment.
• Experience with hardware, electromechanical, or building products preferred.
• PMP certification or formal project management training is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Manage end-to-end execution of new product and product enhancements for automatic doors from concept to commercialization.
• Coordinate cross-functional teams and track milestones, driving accountability and issue escalation.
• Define project requirements and scope with stakeholders to meet outlined needs or deviations.
• Build and maintain project plans, timelines, and resource estimates through launch.
• Drive stage-gate process adherence from design readiness to commercial launch.
• Lead cross-functional meetings, assign action items, and escalate decisions when needed.
• Identify risks and dependencies; develop mitigation and recovery plans and keep leadership informed.

Skills

Project management

Cross-functional leadership

Communication

Time management

Organization

Stakeholder management

Agile practices

Education

Bachelor's degree

PMP certification

Tools

Jira

Asana

ERP systems

PLM systems

Job description

# CPI Project ManagerProject Manager, Product DevelopmentThe Project Manager is responsible for leading new product and product enhancement projects for automatic door systems from concept through commercialization. Working across local and global cross-functional teams, this role coordinates product development, supply chain readiness, manufacturing preparation, and commercial activities to ensure successful product launches. The Project Manager proactively manages schedules, risks, dependencies, and stakeholder communications to keep projects on track and aligned with business objectives.Responsibilities* Manage the end-to-end execution of new product and product enhancement initiatives for automatic doors, including sliding doors, swinging doors, revolving doors, or other automatic door systems.* Serve as the central point of coordination for product launch execution; tracking project milestones, driving accountability, facilitating communication across global teams, and escalating critical issues that could impact project timing, cost, or customer commitments.* Work with product management and other stakeholders to define project requirements and scope. Ensure the end product meets the outlined requirements or established deviations.* Build and maintain project plans, timelines, resource estimates, and key milestone tracking from concept through product launch* Drive the project through the stage-gate process and ensure adherence to the prescribed system from design readiness, pilot builds, production readiness, and commercial launch criteria.* Lead cross-functional project meetings and ensure action items are assigned, tracked, and completed.* Identify, assess, and proactively manage project risks, dependencies, and issues to minimize impacts on scope, schedule, and launch readiness. Develop mitigation and recovery plans and escalate critical issues to stakeholders and leadership as needed.* Coordinate cross-functional work across teams from R&D, manufacturing, sourcing, quality, architectural, marketing, product management, and sales teams; assign owners, resolve conflicts, and escalate decisions when needed.* Coordinate compliance, certification, and regulatory activities with technical owners to ensure required approvals are obtained in support of project milestones and launch schedules.* Provide regular project updates, facilitate discussions, and drive key decisions with stakeholders and leadership teams.* Translate technical details and communicate in an easy-to-understand manner to other project stakeholders, including executive level leadership* Drive continuous improvement of project management processes, tools, and reporting methods to enhance project execution and support future product launches.RequirementsMust-have* Bachelor's degree in Business, Project Management, Engineering, or a related field.* 5+ years of project management experience in product development, engineering, manufacturing, or NPI environments. Experience with hardware, electromechanical, or building products is strongly preferred.* Proven delivery in a cross-functional, matrix environment (influence without direct authority)* Experience creating and maintaining project schedules and status reporting.* Highly organized and self-motivated with a strong sense of ownership and accountability. Demonstrated ability to engage stakeholders, drive action items to completion, follow up on commitments, and maintain project momentum through successful delivery.* Strong prioritization and time management skills.* Excellent written and verbal communication skills.* Proficiency with Microsoft Office, including Excel and PowerPoint* Proficiency with modern project-tracking tools (Jira, Asana, or similar)Nice-to-have* Experience with agile practices* Technical background or experience working in an engineering environment* Experience with ERP systems or PLM systems* Experience coordinating with supply chain and manufacturing partners* Experience working within a global company, multiple brands, or multi-site manufacturing* PMP certification or formal project management trainingSuccess in the roleProjects close with agreed scope delivered, controlled cost/schedule variance, clean production and commercial handoff, and documented lessons learned for the next launch.**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.Application dueNo due dateFunctionEngineering & ScienceExperience levelAssociateOffice presenceHybridLocationMonroe, North Carolina, United States