IT Project Manager

This position will be based full-time onsite at our New Haven, CT location.

• Partner with business leaders, vendors, and technical teams to define project objectives and deliverables
• Own and manage project scope, schedule, budget, and quality
• Develop and maintain detailed project plans
• Manage project data and artifacts (tasks, RAID logs, resources, and deliverables)
• Lead cross‑functional project teams and coordinate internal and external resources
• Partner with stakeholders across business leadership, executive teams, project teams, and end users
• Identify project dependencies, risks, and issues, and implement mitigation strategies
• Facilitate meetings, workshops, and decision‑making sessions; document outcomes and action items
• Facilitate project governance, status reporting, steering committee updates, and executive communications, including progress, risks, and key decisions
• Manage change requests, project dependencies, and escalation processes
• Coordinate testing, training, deployment, and post‑implementation support activities
• Drive successful project handoff and transition to support or operations teams
• Follow PMO methodology and tools around project governance
• Support process improvements and implementation of project management best practices
• Mentor junior project managers and project coordinators as needed
• Interface with Shared Services technology teams and external managed service providers
• Collaborate across functional areas including JD Edwards, infrastructure, business intelligence, e‑commerce/EDI, and supply management

• 7+ years of experience in project management (IT or business projects preferred)
• Strong knowledge of project management methodologies including Agile, Waterfall, and Hybrid approaches
• Proven experience delivering large‑scale technology implementations and system integrations
• Experience with implementations of ERP (JDE, SAP, Oracle, etc.)
• Excellent leadership, communication, presentation, and stakeholder management skills
• Demonstrated experience in risk management, problem‑solving, and conflict resolution
• Excellent organizational, time management, and prioritization skills
• Ability to translate technical concepts into business‑friendly language
• Experience leading meetings, workshops, and cross‑functional collaboration sessions
• Experience managing cross‑functional and geographically dispersed teams
• Proficiency in MS Project, Word, Excel, Outlook, and Power Point
• Proficiency with project management tools such as Microsoft Project, Jira, Service Now, Smartsheet, or similar platforms
• Ability to work in a collaborative, shared‑services environment across multiple business units
• Must be authorized to work in the U.S. without needing sponsorship now or in the future
• Familiarity with enterprise systems such as JD Edwards
• Experience in manufacturing, distribution, finance, or enterprise operations environments
• Familiarity with ITIL processes and change management practices
• Experience managing vendor relationships and third‑party implementations

Travel required, primarily within North America, with occasional travel to Central and South America.

• 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!

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