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Agent guide: [/agents.md](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/agents.md). --- # IT Project Manager - **Company:** ASSA ABLOY - **Location:** New Haven, CT, United States - **Experience:** Expert - **Contract:** Permanent contract - **Skills:** Microsoft Word, Microsoft Excel, Agile Methodology, JIRA, Microsoft Outlook, RAID, JD Edwards EnterpriseOne, Microsoft Project, Oracle (Applications), Microsoft PowerPoint, SAP (Applications), Systems Integration, Smartsheet, Servicenow - **Published:** June 10, 2026 - **Apply:** https://www.indeed.com/viewjob?jk=9f5edc4f558f60ed ## About the Role Do you have experience in Waterfall?, * 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 PowerPoint * Proficiency with project management tools such as Microsoft Project, Jira, ServiceNow, 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 Additional skills desired: * 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 ## Description ASSA ABLOY Americas is seeking an IT Project Manager to lead the administration and delivery of a portfolio of projects related to Shared Services Applications. 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 application change, conversion, and implementation initiatives. The IT Project Manager will collaborate with PMO, solution architects, functional leads, business stakeholders and external consultants to successfully deliver projects that enhance and sustain ASSA ABLOY's IT structures, processes, and business outcomes. This role requires ownership of projects from initiation through completion, ensuring delivery on schedule, within budget, and in accordance with defined scope and quality standards. This position will be based full-time onsite at our New Haven, CT location. What you will be doing The IT Project Manager leads the full lifecycle of Shared Services projects. Responsibilities will include the following: * 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 implementing mitigation strategies * Facilitate meetings, workshops, and decision-making sessions; documenting 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 ## Related Videos - [Navigating the Corporate Jungle: Life as a Developer in a large Company](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/621-navigating-the-corporate-jungle-life-as-a-developer-in-a-large-company) - [Improving quality with Agentic AI with Rovo Dev and Xray](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/2005-improving-quality-with-agentic-ai-with-rovo-dev-and-xray) - [Integrate your Cognitive Assistant with 3rd-party DBs and software](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/249-integrate-your-cognitive-assistant-with-3rd-party-dbs-and-software) - [Valven Atlas: Engineering Intelligence That Delivers](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1660-valven-atlas-engineering-intelligence-that-delivers) - [Collaboration Quantified: Lessons from Open Source Developer Networks](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1422-collaboration-quantified-lessons-from-open-source-developer-networks) - [Security Pitfalls for Software Engineers](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/726-security-pitfalls-for-software-engineers) ## Related Articles - [Now is the time for industrialized software development](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/601-now-is-the-time-for-industrialized-software-development) - [7 Important Tips That Every Software Developer Should Know](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/101-7-important-tips-that-every-software-developer-should-know) - [How We Built a Worry-Free System That Runs for 10+ Years – And What We’d Do Again](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/751-how-we-built-a-worry-free-system-that-runs-for-10-years-and-what-we-d-do-again) - [From developer to manager – what does it take to become an engineering manager?](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/42-from-developer-to-manager-what-does-it-take-to-become-an-engineering-manager) - [Best Companies to work for in London: Top 25 Companies in 2023](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/187-best-companies-to-work-for-in-london-top-25-companies-in-2023) - [How should you format your IT resume?](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/68-how-should-you-format-your-it-resume)