Technical Project Manager

ASSA ABLOY is a pioneering force in the Access Solutions space. We are dedicated to revolutionizing traditional products and processes through innovation and technology. Our dynamic team is driven by a passion for excellence and a commitment to pushing the boundaries of what's possible. We are seeking a skilled Technical Project Manager, who will play a pivotal role in driving the development and implementation of critical IT projects.

The primary role of the Technical Project Manager is to provide project planning and management for established initiatives within the Americas Shared Services IT Infrastructure Departments.  The ideal candidate will ensure that projects are completed to specification, on time, and within the established budget.  Duties include planning projects in detail, setting schedules for all stakeholders, executing each step of the project, and providing regular status updates to the Management Team. This position will be located at our ASSA ABLOY Opening Solutions Americas headquarters in New Haven, CT.
 

What you will be doing as a Technical Project Manager
 

• Determine and define clear deliverables, roles and responsibilities for technical team members required for specific projects or initiatives 
• Managing projects to make sure the proposed plan adheres to timeline, budget and scope 
• Holding regular technical team meetings to collect and document project task updates; determine progress and address any questions or challenges regarding projects 
• Creation of management, communication plans and processes 
• Analyze and develop procedures for management and technical duties 
• Maintain project time frames, budget estimates and status reports 

What we are looking for
 

Education:  A bachelor's in Information Technology, Business, Marketing, or related field, or equivalent work experience.   
 
Experience: 3 to 5 Years of IT Project Management 
 

Knowledge/Skills: 

• Professional Project Management Certificate from accredited intuition preferred 
• Demonstrated understanding of Project Management processes, strategies and methods 
• Strong sense of personal accountability regarding decision-making 
• Ability to predict challenges and seek to proactively head-off obstacles 
• Excellent oral and written communication skills, including the ability to explain digital concepts and technologies to the business, as well as business concepts to technologists 
• Principles and practices of producing effective project documentation including business functions, business information systems, and practices 
• Strong Time management and organizational skills 
• Excellent customer service skills - ability to interact with all levels in a courteous, helpful and professional manner 
• Unquestionable ethics with proven ability to deal with a high level of confidentiality 
• Must be highly motivated with the ability to work independently as well as in a team environment 
• Must be able to work effectively in a fast-paced environment and exhibit a strong sense of urgency 

What we offer
 

We’re passionate about providing amazing opportunities and benefits, so that you can enjoy a lifelong career with us. We are proud to offer:
 

• Continuous professional development opportunities and an environment that fosters internal growth and mobility.
• Competitive compensation and benefits package which includes multiple healthcare options, tuition reimbursement, and matching 401k.
• Generous holiday schedule and paid time off to refresh and recharge.
• Employee pricing on our products and discount programs for travel, entertainment, and more!
   

We review applications regularly, so don’t hesitate, apply today!

ASSA ABLOY is an Equal Opportunity Employer/Minorities/Females/Disabled/Veteran

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Our people have made us the global leader in access solutions. In return, we open doors for them wherever they go. With nearly 61,000 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.

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