Program Manager

ASSA ABLOY Opening Solutions

Program Manager driving innovative New Product Introduction initiatives at HID, ensuring projects are on time and within budget. Collaborate with global teams to shape technology-driven solutions.

Posted 4/21/2026full-timeCardiff • 🇬🇧 United KingdomMid-LevelSeniorWebsite

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

CloudPMP

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Ensuring execution of specific NPI initiatives (epics) are adhering to agreed timelines and budgets.
Coordinating the initiative from ideation to launch.
Managing the coordination and communication of stakeholders involved, including internal ART dependencies, Quality Assurance, Manufacturing Engineering, NPI Supply Chain, and external contract manufacturers when required.
Contribute to program management best practices and agile processes improvements (LACE initiatives).
Developing and implementing epic-centric risk management strategies to minimize risks and ensure successful delivery.
Active planning participation through PI planning and PI execution.
Working with agile teams, ARTs, and stakeholders to ensure alignment, expectations, and successful program execution.
Maintain alignment of epic centric schedule and facilitate epic centric planning meetings.
Developing and maintaining epic dashboards and metrics to track epic progress, performance, and outcomes.
Continuously identifying and implementing opportunities to improve epic delivery, ensuring maximum efficiency and effectiveness.
Developing and implementing epic-level communication plans to ensure effective communication and expectations across all stakeholders.

Requirements

What you’ll need

Certification in Program Management (PgMP) or Project Management (PMP).
Experience in a technology-driven environment.
Knowledge of industry-specific regulatory and compliance requirements in areas such as Physical Access Control (PACS), Security, Cloud-based SaaS, and Biometrics.
Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Engineering, Computer Science, or a related field.
A Master's degree is preferred.
5+ years of experience in program management, project management, or a related role, preferably in a technology-driven environment.
Proven track record of successfully delivering complex programs and projects on time and within budget.
Ability to effectively communicate in the English language, both verbally and in writing.

Benefits

Comp & perks

Competitive salary and rewards package.
Competitive benefits and annual leave offering, allowing for work-life balance.
A vibrant, welcoming & inclusive culture.
Extensive career development opportunities and resources to maximize your potential.

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Hard Skills & Tools

program managementproject managementrisk managementagile processesepic-centric planningmetrics trackingstakeholder communicationprogram executionPI planningPI execution

Soft Skills

coordinationcommunicationleadershiporganizational skillsproblem-solvingcollaborationefficiency improvementexpectation managementadaptabilitystrategic thinking

Certifications

PgMPPMP