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Agent guide: [/agents.md](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/agents.md). --- # IT Project Graduate - **Company:** Assa Abloy - **Location:** Willenhall, UK - **Experience:** Starter - **Contract:** Internship / Graduate position - **Skills:** IT Management, PRINCE2, Scrum Methodology, Information Technology - **Published:** June 6, 2026 - **Apply:** https://uk.indeed.com/viewjob?jk=95c4eb80a7828e7c ## About the Role Do you have experience in Process improvement?, * A degree (or equivalent qualification) in a relevant subject such as IT, Business, Engineering, Digital Technologies, or a related discipline. * Formal project management qualifications are not essential but an interest in, or progress towards, certifications such as PRINCE2, APM, Agile or Scrum is advantageous and will be supported., * An interest in project management, technology, digital change, or automation, demonstrated through education, placements, internships, graduate schemes, or relevant part-time work. * Strong organisational skills, with the ability to prioritise tasks, manage actions, and work methodically across multiple pieces of work. * Excellent communication skills, with the confidence to engage with a range of stakeholders and actively listen, ask questions, and follow up on actions. * Comfortable working with data, reports, or dashboards, and able to spot trends, risks, or inconsistencies. * Able to work well as part of a team, supporting others while taking ownership of assigned responsibilities. * An interest in IT systems, digital processes, or automation, with a basic awareness of how technology supports business operations. ## Description We are currently recruiting for an IT Project Graduate- EMEIA to be enrolled onto our EMEIA (Europe, Middle East, India and Africa) Graduate Programme, which will entail a 3-month international secondment to another Market Region within ASSA ABLOY. You will take part in a number of development programmes and will also be assigned a mentor within your local business. You'll play a hands-on role in building brand awareness, driving engagement and supporting revenue growth across our digital channels. As part of the graduate programme, you'll benefit from structured development, mentoring, and a 3-month international secondment within another ASSA ABLOY market region. This role is ideal for someone who is ambitious, curious, and keen to develop their IT Project skills in a fast-paced, collaborative environment. As an IT project Graduate, you will: Play a key supporting role in the delivery of change initiatives across the UK & Ireland, working to create a structured PMO environment and gaining hands-on experience in process improvement and automation (RPA). From day one, the role will focus on building strong project delivery foundations, supporting governance, and enabling successful outcomes. PMO & Project Delivery Support * Support the planning, coordination, and delivery of multiple projects and workstreams in line with EMEIA PMO standards and methodologies. * Maintain core project artefacts including project plans, actions, and status reports. * Track progress against milestones, timelines, and deliverables, escalating risks and issues as appropriate. * Produce clear and concise project reporting for stakeholders, including dashboards, KPIs, and progress updates. * Support consistent ways of working across sites by promoting standard templates, processes, and governance controls. * Assist with project meetings, workshops, and steering forums, including preparation of agendas, minutes, and follow-up actions. Automation (RPA) & Continuous Improvement Support * Support the delivery of Robotic Process Automation (RPA) and digital improvement initiatives across the business. * Help manage and maintain the automation pipeline, including idea intake, prioritisation, and benefits tracking. * Work with operational and technical teams to document existing ("as-is") and improved ("to-be") processes. * Assist with coordinating testing, change activities, deployment planning, and user adoption for new automations. * Support benefits realisation tracking, ensuring expected efficiency and quality improvements are measured and reported. * Develop a practical understanding of automation tools and ways of working, working alongside developers and process owners. Governance, Compliance & Best Practice * Support project activities linked to governance, risk management, and compliance initiatives (e.g. security, controls, and audit readiness). * Assist with evidence gathering, documentation, and process tracking to support internal and external assurance activities. * Ensure project activities align with agreed standards, policies, and continuous improvement principles. Principal Accountabilities: * Project Delivery * Own end-to-end project lifecycle: initiation, planning, execution, monitoring, deployment, and closure. * Stakeholder Management * Engage closely with business process owners, SMEs, technical teams, and senior leadership. * Lead project meetings, workshops, and steering updates. * Clearly and regularly communicate status, risks, dependencies, and decisions. * Resource & Budget Management * Coordinate resource requirements across IT and business functions. * Track project budgets, forecast costs, and manage financial reporting. * Identify and resolve resource constraints and prioritisation conflicts. 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