Strategic Project Manager

ASSA ABLOY Global Solutions; Plano (TX); On-site; USD 100,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

The ASSA ABLOY Global Solutions is seeking a Strategic Project Manager who will operate within the Global PMO to lead cross-functional non-IT initiatives across Operations, supply chain, and real estate to drive efficiency and scalable performance.

This role embeds governance, drives structured execution, and delivers strategic initiatives with measurable outcomes, acting as a bridge between strategy and delivery for the business.

Qualifications

• Strong experience delivering cross-functional operational improvement projects
• Background in PMO, strategy execution, operation al excellence
• Highly organized with stakeholder management and problem-solving skills
• Comfortable operating across functions, regions, and seniority levels
• Degree in Business Administration or similar
• Certified PMO, ITIL, or equivalent

Responsibilities

• Strategic Initiative Delivery: manage concurrent cross-functional non-IT initiatives from planning to post-launch validation
• Governance & Structure Implementation: apply PMO governance standards and build structured intake and readiness frameworks
• Cross-Functional Coordination: drive alignment across Operations, Supply Chain, Finance, IT and external partners; manage dependencies and risks
• Provide visibility into progress, risks, and resource needs; support portfolio-level decisions

Skills

Stakeholder management

Problem-solving

Cross-functional collaboration

Strategic thinking

Education

Bachelor's in Business Administration

PMO certification / ITIL certification

Job description

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Strategic Project Manager – Global Solution

Role Summary

The Strategic Project Manager operates within the Global PMO to lead and execute high-impact, cross-functional non-IT projects and initiatives across Operations, p laying a pivotal role in analyzing, designing, and implementing deliverables that achieve operation efficiency, scalability, and improved operational performance.

This role is responsible for embedding governance, driving structured execution, and delivering strategic operational initiatives that span functions such as supply chain, logistics, trade compliance, real estate, and operational transformation.

The Strategic PM ensures that all initiatives are executed with clarity, discipline, and measurable outcomes, acting as a bridge between strategy and delivery.

Key Responsibilities

1. Strategic Initiative Delivery

Manage concurrent diverse operational (non-IT) initiatives - planning and discovery through execution, rollout, and post-launch validation

Hands on l ead of end-to-end delivery of cross-functional operational initiatives (e.g., logistics optimization, tariff mitigation programs, footprint changes, indirect spend initiatives)

Translate strategic priorities into structured, executable plans

Ensure initiatives are delivered with clear scope, timelines, and measurable outcomes

2. Governance & Structure Implementation

Apply and reinforce PMO governance standards across all assigned initiatives

Establish clear plans, milestones, decision points, and accountability structures

Ensure all initiatives operate with consistent documentation and execution discipline

From project intake, d efine business cases, scope, and success measures for new initiatives

Build structured intake, planning, and readiness frameworks before execution begins

Ensure initiatives are properly scoped and resourced prior to launch

4. Cross-Functional Coordination

Drive alignment across Operations, Supply Chain, Finance, IT, and external partners

Identify and manage dependencies, risks, and integration points across initiatives

Act as a central point to unblock issues and maintain momentum

Identify opportunities to improve operational performance and reduce inefficiencies

Standardize tools, templates, and ways of working across initiatives

Capture and embed lessons learned into future planning and execution

Support PMO leadership in prioritizing and sequencing strategic initiatives

Provide visibility into progress, risks, and resource needs across initiatives

Contribute to portfolio-level decision-making and trade-off discussions

Success Measures

Successful delivery of strategic operational initiatives on time and with measurable impact

Improved structure and readiness of initiatives prior to execution

Increased cross-functional alignment and reduced execution friction

Consistent application of PMO governance standards outside ERP

Tangible improvements in operational efficiency, cost, or risk reduction

Profile

Strong experience delivering cross-functional operational improvement projects (non-IT) or business transformation initiatives

Background in PMO, strategy execution, operation al excellence

Highly organized with strong stakeholder management and problem-solving skills

Comfortable operating across functions, regions, and seniority levels

D egree in Business Administration or similar

Certified PMO, ITIL, or equivalent

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