Project Manager

Are you exceptional at leading both projects, and do you bring an innovative mindset to your work? If so, we have an exciting opportunity for you! Join our ASSA ABLOY Opening Solutions team in Sweden, with Mölnlycke as the primary location, or Eskilstuna as an alternative. This is a fixed‑term, one‑year position as a maternity leave substitute, and we look forward to welcoming you to our team soon.

What You Would Do as Our Project Manager

You would lead projects within the R&D and Innovation scope, following the Product Innovation Process from the approved Business Case through to Time-to-Market delivery. In addition, you would contribute to the operational development and continuous improvement of our Product Innovation Process within our IMS leadership system, where process charts define inputs, activities, outputs, documentation, and related links.You would report directly to the Process and Project Office Manager.

You would also:

• Plan and deliver high‑quality projects within the approved budget and fixed timelines.
• Take full responsibility for project activities, budgets, and resources, ensuring successful delivery and launch.
• Manage R&D innovation projects in accordance with our Project Governance Model.
• Report to project Steering Groups, Gateway Forums, and EMEIA‑level approval bodies.
• Collaborate effectively with internal and external stakeholders, including Product Management, R&D, Procurement, Quality, Operations, and other key partners.
  
  

The Skills And Experience You Need

We are looking for someone who has:

• A bachelor’s degree in engineering or equivalent relevant experience.
• Extensive experience in project management, including familiarity with methodologies such as Waterfall.
• Strong experience in process management, with the ability to understand end‑to‑end processes at both overall and detailed levels.
• Strong leadership skills, with excellent communication and coaching abilities, combined with a strong drive to deliver projects effectively.
• Proficiency in Swedish and English, both spoken and written.
  

Ideally, experience with mechanical products and mechanical development.

What We Offer

We’re passionate about providing amazing opportunities and benefits, so you can continue and progress a successful career with us – here’s what we have to offer:

• Learning and career development opportunities, whether it’s online learning, management training or enhancing your skills.
• A competitive salary and incentive schemes.
• The opportunity to grow your skills in a versatile way and develop your career in a respected global group.
• Agile and innovative working environment.
• Motivated and encouraging team around you.
• Stable employment in a friendly international atmosphere.
  
  

We review applications regularly, so don’t wait

We are building diverse, inclusive teams, and encourage applications from everyone who can see themselves working with us.

To make sure your personal data is safe, we don’t look at any applications sent by email or post. If you have any questions about the role, please email Jenny Silvén, Process & Project Office Manager, [email protected] or the recruitment process, please email Alexandra Kymäläinen, Talent Acquisition Business Partner, at [email protected].

Depending on the risk profile for the role, a background screening will need to be performed. Final candidates may therefore be subject to background screening. The performance of a background check is subject to consent and based on our Applicant Privacy Notice.

Let us create a safer and more open world - together!

To find out more about us, visit www.assaabloy.com

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 63,000 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.