IT Project Manager

Overview ASSA ABLOY Americas division is consolidating ERP systems onto JD Edwards EnterpriseOne. We are seeking an IT Project Manager to lead the administration and delivery of a portfolio of Shared Services Applications projects, driving end‑to‑end execution and aligning with the division’s strategic roadmap. Responsibilities 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. Qualifications 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. Travel Travel required, primarily within North America, with occasional travel to Central and South America. Benefits 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 401(k). Generous holiday schedule and paid time off to refresh and recharge. Employee pricing on our products and discount programs for travel, entertainment, and more. Employment Statement ASSA ABLOY is an Equal Opportunity Employer – Minorities, Females, Disabled, Veteran. #J-18808-Ljbffr