Senior Technical Project Manager - Embedded Solutions

ASSA ABLOY; New Haven (CT); On-site; USD 133,000 - 160,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Annual Bonus

Paid time off - sick and vacation

13 paid holidays

Job-protected leave benefits

Medical, dental, vision, life

Health and flexible spending accounts

401(k) with employer contributions/m1

Supplemental life insurance

Short-term and long-term disability

Job summary

ASSA ABLOY Group is seeking a Senior Technical Project Manager - Embedded Solutions to lead complex product development and system integration programs. You will coordinate engineering, firmware, software, and cloud teams across locations to define requirements, priorities, and delivery plans, driving governance with SAFe and traditional methods.

You will establish project plans, manage risks and escalations, and partner with the AEH PMO to continuously enhance practices, tools, and processes in

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Computer Science, Systems Engineering, or related technical discipline.
• Minimum of 8 years of experience leading complex product development or systems integration projects.
• Experience in NPD in a Firmware environment.
• Proven experience delivering connected products with embedded firmware, software and hardware.
• Strong leadership, communication, stakeholder management, and executive presentation skills.
• Experience with Agile, SAFe, and waterfall/phase-gate methodologies.
• Proficiency with Jira, Confluence, MS Project and related tools.
• Experience in Electronic Access Control or related security industries preferred.
• PMP/SAFe or equivalent certifications preferred.

Responsibilities

• Lead complex product development and system integration projects across embedded firmware, software, cloud services, and EAC solutions.
• Coordinate cross-functional multi-location teams to define requirements, priorities, interfaces, and delivery plans.
• Develop and manage project plans, schedules, dependencies, risks, issues, and escalations.
• Drive execution through project reviews, governance, and stakeholder communications using SAFe and waterfall methods.
• Collaborate with AEH PMO to improve project management practices, tools, and processes.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Stakeholder management

Executive presentation

Cross-functional coordination

Agile/SAFe experience

Waterfall/phase-gate

Jira/Confluence/MS Project

Strategic program management

Education

Bachelors in Engineering/CS/Systems Engineering

PMP/SAFe certification preferred

Tools

Jira

Confluence

Microsoft Project

Job description

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Senior Technical Project Manager - Embedded Solutions

• Mid-senior level
• Project/Program Management
• Travel Required: 0%-10%
• 13-Oct-2026

Are you an experienced Technical Project Manager who thrives on leading complex product development and systems integration programs?

If so, we may have the perfect opportunity for you! This position will be an opportunity to demonstrate your leadership ability and contribute to our exciting initiatives that are the result of our continued growth and commitment to innovation.

ASSA ABLOY is the worldwide leader in access solutions. As a Senior Technical Project Manager – Embedded Solutions you will work with product management, system architects, firmware and software development teams, and senior leadership to drive complex Electronic Access Control product development and systems integration programs from concept and business approval through commercialization and full-scale production. You will effectively lead product development programs using Scaled Agile Framework (SAFe) and traditional waterfall/phase-gate methodologies. You will be an active problem solver who drives cross-functional alignment and coordinates the efforts of the project team.

This position reports to the Access and Egress Hardware (AEH) Program Management Office and is an on-site role located in either New Haven, CT or Berlin, CT.

What You Will Be Doing

• Lead complex product development and system integration projects involving embedded firmware, software, cloud services, and Electronic Access Control solutions.
• Coordinate cross-functional teams to define requirements, priorities, interfaces, and delivery plans.
• Develop and manage project plans, schedules, dependencies, risks, issues, and escalations.
• Drive execution through project reviews, stakeholder communication, and governance using SAFe and waterfall/gateway methodologies.
• Partner with project managers, scrum masters, and the AEH PMO to continuously improve project management practices, tools, and processes.

What You Will Be Doing

You will lead complex system integration and product development projects involving embedded firmware, software applications, cloud-connected services, and Electronic Access Control solutions. You will coordinate cross-functional, multi-location teams and partner with system architects, product owners, and stakeholders to define requirements, interfaces, priorities, and delivery plans.

You will establish and maintain project plans, schedules, and dependencies while ensuring governance through SAFe and waterfall/gateway methodologies. You will drive execution through regular project reviews, facilitate timely communication, and proactively manage project risks, issues, and escalations to achieve key milestones and launch objectives.

You will collaborate with project managers, scrum masters, and the AEH Program Management Office to promote and continuously improve project management practices, tools, and processes.

What We Are Looking For

The ideal candidate will have a proven track record of leading technically complex product development and systems integration programs from concept through commercialization. Additional qualifications include:

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Computer Science, Systems Engineering, or a related technical discipline required.
• Minimum of 8 years of experience leading complex product development or systems integration projects.
• Must have experience in NPD (New Product Developent) in a Firmware environment.
• Proven experience delivering connected products involving embedded firmware, software, and integrated hardware systems, including leadership of cross-functional engineering teams and management of complex technical dependencies from concept through commercialization.
• Strong leadership, communication, stakeholder management, and executive presentation skills.
• Experience managing projects using Agile, Scaled Agile Framework (SAFe), and traditional waterfall or phase-gate development methodologies.
• Proficiency with Jira, Confluence, Microsoft Project, and related project management tools.
• Experience within Electronic Access Control (EAC), physical security, or related connected-device industries is strongly preferred.
• PMP, SAFe, or equivalent project management certifications are preferred.

What we offer

What we offer

This position will be performed onsite Monday through Friday at our New Haven, CT office.

The annual salary for this role is $133,000-160,000.

The final pay rate offered to the successful candidate will depend on experience, skill level, and other qualifications for the role. Benefits and additional compensation offered for this position are

• Annual Bonus
• Paid time off, including sick and vacation days
• 13 paid holidays
• Job-protected leave benefits in accordance with applicable law
• Medical, dental, vision, and life insurance
• Health and flexible savings accounts subject to eligibility requirements
• 401(k) plan with employer contributions and matching subject to plan eligibility
• Supplemental life insurance
• Short-term and long-term disability benefits

All benefits and additional compensation are governed by applicable Company policies and plans as they currently exist and may be amended in the future.

We are an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to any characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local law.

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.

Nearest Major Market: New Haven
Nearest Secondary Market: Hartford