UK Portfolio Manager

Do you have the ability to lead and manage the overall effectiveness of the Project Management function, ensuring alignment with strategic objectives? Join Traka’s UK division, part of the ASSA ABLOY Group, based in the UK, and enjoy a collaborative culture that empowers you to build a career you can be proud of. What you would do as our UK Portfolio Manager As a UK Portfolio Manager at Traka, you will be crucial in shaping the new face of the Project Manager’s team, implementing process improvements within the department and dependent functions. Reporting to the UK Head of Engineering, Operations & Project Management, you will be responsible for maintaining consistent delivery of on-time and on-budget projects within the team. This is a remote job within the UK.5 You would also: • Lead and oversee the successful delivery of customer projects across the UK portfolio, ensuring alignment with budget, timelines, and quality standards. • Evaluate and prioritize projects based on strategic value, risk, cost, and resource availability to maximize business impact. • Coach and support Project Managers, fostering talent development and ensuring consistent adoption of best practices. • Collaborate cross-functionally with Sales, Engineering, and other teams to drive process improvements and customer satisfaction. • Monitor project governance and financial performance, providing clear reporting and acting as a key escalation point for internal and external stakeholders. The skills and experience you needWe are looking for someone who has: • Proven experience managing Project Managers within a technology-driven organization. • Strong background in overseeing project budgets and understanding key commercial drivers. • Excellent leadership and people management skills, with the ability to develop and motivate teams. • Exceptional communication, negotiation, and stakeholder engagement abilities. • Detail-oriented and process-driven, with a strong focus on delivering successful project outcomes under pressure. What we offer We’re passionate about providing amazing opportunities and benefits, so you can continue and progress a lifelong career with us – here’s what we have to offer: • 25 days holiday + bank holidays • Ex-gratia day for Christmas Eve. • Access to an online benefits portal. • Ex-gratia day for Christmas Eve. • ASSA ABLOY Family Brand discount (Yale). • 2 x Annual salary life cover. • Company Pension scheme standard 5%. • Bi-annual discretionary bonus. • Access to Employee Care scheme. 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. Just set up your profile and apply here. 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 or the process, email Giulia Virde at giulia.virde@assaabloy.com. Let’s 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.