Career Opportunities: Decorative Hardware Project Manager (33199) Requisition ID 33199 - Posted - Sargent Manufacturing Company - Architectural Hardware Group - USA: Connecticut (New Haven - 100 Sargent Dr) - Sales, Marketing & Product Management - Posting Country (1) - Yes - Mid-senior level - Travel Required: 11%-30%  Job Description Print Preview Decorative Hardware Project Manager - Architectural Hardware Group Reports to: Decorative Program Manager Division: AHG Date: 10/3/2024 Approved: Summary Description : The ASSA ABLOY Architectural Hardware Group Decorative Hardware Project Manager works with our Decorative Hardware Program Manager and Engineering team to coordinate tasks related to product planning, program design and rollout, of our “deco” hardware program. This is a fast growing and important part of our product portfolio and requires an organized, passionate, and driven individual Being a strong collaborator is critical for success in this position as working across many business segments and groups is required including operations, engineering, industrial design, marketing, and business development for three business units- + Accessories + Door Controls + Access & Egress Hardware This role will lead cross-enterprise and customer specific programs that include the rollout of new decorative finishes and large-scale channel initiatives. Duties and Responsibilities: + Coordinates the work of cross-functional and multi-location project teams to accomplish all project tasks and milestones + Assists the program manager in defining the project schedules and scope while balancing this with timely and regular value deliveries and organizing and leading working and project status meetings + Creates project schedules, tracks progress, and drives project teams to obtain schedule milestones + Holds project pulse meetings to ensure timely communication within the project team and the rapid completion of key tasks + Communicates project analytics, status, plans and risk management strategies to the senior leadership team + Documents project status utilizing MS Project, SharePoint & LEAN NPD Tools + Manages 10+ small projects in various stages at any time. Educational Requirements, Skills and Abilities: + BS in Mechanical Engineering or similar degree + 2+ years managing large complex cross-functional projects + 3-5 Years of Engineering Experience + Experience using Trello, Jira and Confluence project collaboration and visual project management boards + Strong Presentation, Organizational & Communications Skills + Familiarity with SolidWorks Mechanical CAD Modeling Software + Ability to Navigate MRP systems (ie. JD Edwards) to Extract Product Cost + Proficient with MS Office Suite including MS Project, MS Excel & MS PowerPoint + Ability to Work Effectively in a Cross-Functional Team in a Fast-Paced Environment Work Requirements: + Position will be based equally in New Haven, CT and Berlin, CT depending on needs + Up to 15% travel outside of CT We are the ASSA ABLOY Group 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. As we welcome new people on board, it’s important to us to have diverse, inclusive teams, and we value different perspectives and experiences.