About this role
<p><img src="https://dmscdn.successfactors.com/27c0a91770d9ecac9ed08a9f63f401a6121aa728d77960676d754d492bcae147/static_content/8761288a654040abb2af/jobad1.png" alt="" width="748" height="128"> </p> <p> </p><p style="margin:0.0in;font-size:11.0pt;font-family:Calibri, sans-serif"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:Verdana, sans-serif;color:#222222;border:none windowtext 1.0pt;padding:0.0in">At ASSA ABLOY, our mission is to make securely accessing the things in your life noticeably easier, without being noticeable.</span></p> <p style="margin:0.0in;font-size:11.0pt;font-family:Calibri, sans-serif"> </p> <p style="margin:0.0in;font-size:11.0pt;font-family:Calibri, sans-serif"> </p> <p style="margin:0.0in;font-size:11.0pt;font-family:Calibri, sans-serif"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:Verdana, sans-serif;color:#222222;border:none windowtext 1.0pt;padding:0.0in">ASSA ABLOY Americas is seeking a Project Manager to lead the administration and delivery of a portfolio of projects related to mechanical and electro-mechanical product lines. This role is responsible for driving end-to-end project execution, partnering with project stakeholders, and ensuring alignment with the division’s strategic roadmap for product enhancement project initiatives.</span><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:Verdana, sans-serif"> </span></p> <p style="margin:0.0in;font-size:11.0pt;font-family:Calibri, sans-serif"> </p> <p style="margin-right:0.0in;margin-left:0.0in;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:'Times New Roman', serif"><span style="font-family:Verdana, sans-serif;color:#222222;border:none windowtext 1.0pt;padding:0.0in">This role is anchored to both our New Haven, CT and Berlin, CT offices. The selected hire will be expected to work on‑site at each location on a regular weekly basis.</span></p> <p style="margin-right:0.0in;margin-left:0.0in;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:'Times New Roman', serif"> </p> <p style="margin-right:0.0in;margin-left:0.0in;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:'Times New Roman', serif"><strong><span style="font-family:Verdana, sans-serif;color:black;background-color:white">What you will be doing</span></strong><span style="font-family:Verdana, sans-serif;color:black;background-color:white"> </span></p> <p style="margin-right:0.0in;margin-left:0.0in;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:'Times New Roman', serif"> </p> <ul style="margin-bottom:0.0in;margin-top:0.0px"> <li style="margin-right:0.0in;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:'Times New Roman', serif;margin-left:0.0px"><span style="font-family:Verdana, sans-serif;color:black">Leads and manages complex mechanical and electro-mechanical new product and product enhancement projects.</span></li> <li style="margin-right:0.0in;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:'Times New Roman', serif;margin-left:0.0px"><span style="font-family:Verdana, sans-serif;color:black">Coordinates the work of cross-functional and multi-location project teams to accomplish all project tasks and milestones.</span></li> <li style="margin-right:0.0in;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:'Times New Roman', serif;margin-left:0.0px"><span style="font-family:Verdana, sans-serif;color:black">Ensures projects follow the ASSA ABLOY LEAN New Product Development (NPD) Gateway Process.</span></li> <li style="margin-right:0.0in;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:'Times New Roman', serif;margin-left:0.0px"><span style="font-family:Verdana, sans-serif;color:black">Creates project schedules, tracks progress and drives project team to obtain schedule milestones.</span></li> <li style="margin-right:0.0in;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:'Times New Roman', serif;margin-left:0.0px"><span style="font-family:Verdana, sans-serif;color:black">Cross collaborate with Engineering, Sourcing, Manufacturing, Product Management Teams, etc. </span></li> <li style="margin-right:0.0in;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:'Times New Roman', serif;margin-left:0.0px"><span style="font-family:Verdana, sans-serif;color:black">Holds frequent project pulse meetings to ensure timely communication within the project team and the rapid completion of key tasks.</span></li> <li style="margin-right:0.0in;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:'Times New Roman', serif;margin-left:0.0px"><span style="font-family:Verdana, sans-serif;color:black">Ensures the identification, resolution and escalation of key project issues to senior management.</span></li> <li style="margin-right:0.0in;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:'Times New Roman', serif;margin-left:0.0px"><span style="font-family:Verdana, sans-serif;color:black">Communicates project analytics, status, plans and risk management strategies to the senior leadership team.</span></li> <li style="margin-right:0.0in;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:'Times New Roman', serif;margin-left:0.0px"><span style="font-family:Verdana, sans-serif;color:black">Ensure designs meet product requirements & specifications.</span></li> <li style="margin-right:0.0in;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:'Times New Roman', serif;margin-left:0.0px"><span style="font-family:Verdana, sans-serif;color:black">Extracts, evaluates & conveys product costs from MRP Systems.</span></li> <li style="margin-right:0.0in;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:'Times New Roman', serif;margin-left:0.0px"><span style="font-family:Verdana, sans-serif;color:black">Documents project status utilizing MS Project, SharePoint & LEAN NPD Tools.</span></li> </ul> <p style="margin-right:0.0in;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:'Times New Roman', serif;margin-left:0.0px"> </p> <p style="margin-right:0.0in;margin-left:0.0in;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:'Times New Roman', serif"><strong><span style="font-family:Verdana, sans-serif;color:black;background-color:white">What we are looking for</span></strong></p> <p style="margin-right:0.0in;margin-left:0.0in;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:'Times New Roman', serif"> </p> <ul style="margin-top:0.0in;margin-bottom:0.0in" type="disc"> <li style="color:black;background-color:white;margin-top:0.0in;margin-right:0.0in;margin-bottom:0.0in;font-size:11.0pt;font-family:Calibri, sans-serif"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:Verdana, sans-serif">Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering or similar degree.</span></li> <li style="color:black;background-color:white;margin-top:0.0in;margin-right:0.0in;margin-bottom:0.0in;font-size:11.0pt;font-family:Calibri, sans-serif"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:Verdana, sans-serif">2+ years managing large complex cross-functional projects.</span></li> <li style="color:black;background-color:white;margin-top:0.0in;margin-right:0.0in;margin-bottom:0.0in;font-size:11.0pt;font-family:Calibri, sans-serif"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:Verdana, sans-serif">3-5 Years of Engineering experience required.</span></li> <li style="color:black;background-color:white;margin-top:0.0in;margin-right:0.0in;margin-bottom:0.0in;font-size:11.0pt;font-family:Calibri, sans-serif"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:Verdana, sans-serif">Strong presentation, organizational & communications skills.</span></li> <li style="color:black;background-color:white;margin-top:0.0in;margin-right:0.0in;margin-bottom:0.0in;font-size:11.0pt;font-family:Calibri, sans-serif"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:Verdana, sans-serif">Must have previous experience working with CAD modeling software.</span></li> <li style="color:black;background-color:white;margin-top:0.0in;margin-right:0.0in;margin-bottom:0.0in;font-size:11.0pt;font-family:Calibri, sans-serif"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:Verdana, sans-serif">Knowledge of project management methodologies such as Stage-Gate Process, Waterfall, or hybrid. </span></li> <li style="color:black;background-color:white;margin-top:0.0in;margin-right:0.0in;margin-bottom:0.0in;font-size:11.0pt;font-family:Calibri, sans-serif"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:Verdana, sans-serif">Ability to Navigate Material Resource Planning (MRP) systems (ie. JD Edwards ERP) to Extract Product Cost.</span></li> <li style="color:black;background-color:white;margin-top:0.0in;margin-right:0.0in;margin-bottom:0.0in;font-size:11.0pt;font-family:Calibri, sans-serif"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:Verdana, sans-serif">Proficient with MS Office Suite including MS Project, MS Excel & MS PowerPoint.</span></li> <li style="color:black;background-color:white;margin-top:0.0in;margin-right:0.0in;margin-bottom:0.0in;font-size:11.0pt;font-family:Calibri, sans-serif"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:Verdana, sans-serif">Ability to work effectively in a cross-functional team in a fast-paced environment.</span></li> <li style="color:black;background-color:white;margin-top:0.0in;margin-right:0.0in;margin-bottom:0.0in;font-size:11.0pt;font-family:Calibri, sans-serif"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:Verdana, sans-serif">Ability to work on multiple projects concurrently.</span></li> <li style="color:black;background-color:white;margin-top:0.0in;margin-right:0.0in;margin-bottom:0.0in;font-size:11.0pt;font-family:Calibri, sans-serif"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:Verdana, sans-serif">Willingness to travel 10-15% of the time domestically.</span></li> </ul> <p style="color:black;background-color:white;margin-top:0.0in;margin-right:0.0in;margin-bottom:0.0in;font-size:11.0pt;font-family:Calibri, sans-serif"> </p> <p style="margin:0.0in 0.0in 0.0in 60.0pt;background-color:white;font-size:11.0pt;font-family:Calibri, sans-serif"> </p> <p style="background-color:white;margin:0.0in;font-size:11.0pt;font-family:Calibri, sans-serif"><strong><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:Verdana, sans-serif;color:black">Preferred Skills</span></strong></p> <p style="background-color:white;margin:0.0in;font-size:11.0pt;font-family:Calibri, sans-serif"> </p> <ul style="margin-bottom:0.0in;margin-top:0.0px"> <li style="margin-right:0.0in;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:'Times New Roman', serif;margin-left:0.0px"><span style="font-family:Verdana, sans-serif;color:black">Facilitates FMEA, DFMA, risk analysis & design review processes within assigned projects.</span></li> </ul> <ul style="margin-top:0.0in;margin-bottom:0.0in" type="disc"> <li style="color:black;background-color:white;margin-top:0.0in;margin-right:0.0in;margin-bottom:0.0in;font-size:11.0pt;font-family:Calibri, sans-serif"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:Verdana, sans-serif">Electro/Mechanical experience a plus.</span></li> </ul> <p style="color:black;background-color:white;margin-top:0.0in;margin-right:0.0in;margin-bottom:0.0in;font-size:11.0pt;font-family:Calibri, sans-serif"> </p> <p style="background-color:white;margin:0.0in;font-size:11.0pt;font-family:Calibri, sans-serif"><strong><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:Verdana, sans-serif;color:black"> </span></strong></p> <p style="background-color:white;margin:0.0in;font-size:11.0pt;font-family:Calibri, sans-serif"><strong><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:Verdana, sans-serif;color:black">What we offer</span></strong></p> <p style="background-color:white;margin:0.0in;font-size:11.0pt;font-family:Calibri, sans-serif"> </p> <p style="background-color:white;margin:0.0in;font-size:11.0pt;font-family:Calibri, sans-serif"> </p> <p style="background-color:white;margin:0.0in;font-size:11.0pt;font-family:Calibri, sans-serif"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:Verdana, sans-serif;color:black">We are passionate about providing amazing opportunities and benefits, so that you can enjoy a lifelong career with us. </span></p> <p style="background-color:white;margin:0.0in;font-size:11.0pt;font-family:Calibri, sans-serif"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:Verdana, sans-serif;color:black"> </span></p> <ul style="margin-bottom:0.0in;margin-top:0.0px"> <li style="background-color:white;margin:0.0in 0.0in 0.0in 32.0px;font-size:11.0pt;font-family:Calibri, sans-serif"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:Verdana, sans-serif;color:black">Annual Bonus.</span></li> <li style="background-color:white;margin:0.0in 0.0in 0.0in 32.0px;font-size:11.0pt;font-family:Calibri, sans-serif"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:Verdana, sans-serif;color:black">Continuous professional development opportunities and an environment that fosters internal growth and mobility.</span></li> <li style="background-color:white;margin:0.0in 0.0in 0.0in 32.0px;font-size:11.0pt;font-family:Calibri, sans-serif"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:Verdana, sans-serif;color:black">Competitive compensation and benefits package which includes multiple healthcare options, tuition reimbursement, and matching 401k.</span></li> <li style="background-color:white;margin:0.0in 0.0in 0.0in 32.0px;font-size:11.0pt;font-family:Calibri, sans-serif"><a name="_Int_5O5P6aaE"></a><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:Verdana, sans-serif;color:black">Generous</span><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:Verdana, sans-serif;color:black"> holiday schedule and paid time off to refresh and recharge.</span></li> <li style="background-color:white;margin:0.0in 0.0in 0.0in 32.0px;font-size:11.0pt;font-family:Calibri, sans-serif"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:Verdana, sans-serif;color:black">Employee pricing on our products and discount programs for travel, entertainment, and more!</span></li> </ul> <p style="background-color:white;margin:0.0in;font-size:11.0pt;font-family:Calibri, sans-serif"> </p> <p style="background-color:white;margin:0.0in;font-size:11.0pt;font-family:Calibri, sans-serif"><strong><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:Verdana, sans-serif;color:black">We review applications regularly, so don’t hesitate, apply today!</span></strong></p> <p style="background-color:white;margin:0.0in;font-size:11.0pt;font-family:Calibri, sans-serif"> </p> <p style="margin:0.0in 0.0in 12.0pt;font-size:11.0pt;font-family:Calibri, sans-serif"> </p><p> </p> <p><strong>We are the ASSA ABLOY Group</strong></p> <p><br>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. </p> <p>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.</p> <p>As we welcome new people on board, it’s important to us to have diverse, inclusive teams, and we value different perspectives and experiences.</p>