Head of Project Management Office

Creating Peace of Mind by Pioneering Safety and Security At Allegion, we help keep the people you know and love safe and secure where they live, work and visit. With more than 40 brands, 14,000+ employees globally and products sold in 130 countries, we specialize in security around the doorway and beyond.  Additionally, Allegion is proud to be recognized with the 2026 Gallup Exceptional Workplace Award (GEWA) for the third consecutive year, earning distinction in both the employee engagement and strengths categories. This year, Allegion also received Gallup’s With Distinction honor — a designation reserved for a select group of organizations that go above and beyond in building exceptional workplace cultures. Are you an experienced project management leader who thrives in complex, international environments? Do you enjoy developing high-performing teams, driving organizational change, and turning strategy into execution? We are looking for a PMO Manager to lead project management excellence across our H&W Region. In this strategic leadership role, you will be responsible for shaping project governance, strengthening project management capabilities, and driving the successful delivery of key business initiatives across Italy, France, and the UK. You will play a critical role in aligning cross-functional teams around shared objectives, fostering a culture of accountability and execution, and ensuring projects deliver measurable business value.

As PMO Manager, you will lead a team of Project Managers while partnering closely with Engineering, Product Management, Operations, Sales, Service, and Regional Leadership teams. Your key responsibilities will include: Lead and Develop a High-Performing Team Inspire, coach, and develop a multicultural team of Project Managers located across Italy, France, and the UK. Foster collaboration, ownership, and professional growth within the team. Champion a strong "Make It Happen" mindset, promoting accountability, agility, and customer focus. Drive Project Management Excellence Establish and standardize project governance processes across the region. Ensure consistent project execution, reporting, and decision-making practices. Promote continuous improvement initiatives that enhance project delivery performance and efficiency. Manage and Optimize the Project Portfolio Monitor project portfolio performance through KPIs, dashboards, and management reviews. Identify project risks, issues, and dependencies, ensuring proactive mitigation plans are in place. Support prioritization and resource allocation decisions to maximize business impact. Enable Organizational Success Align project objectives with strategic business goals. Facilitate effective communication and collaboration across countries, functions, and organizational levels. Develop and deliver project management training and capability-building initiatives. Act as a trusted advisor to leadership teams on project execution and change management.

We're looking for a leader who combines strategic thinking with operational excellence, and who is passionate about building teams and delivering results. Qualifications & Experience Bachelor's degree in Engineering or a related field. Proven experience leading a PMO or managing complex project portfolios within an international organization. Demonstrated success in leading and developing high-performing project management teams. Strong knowledge of project management methodologies and best practices (PMP, PRINCE2, or equivalent certifications are highly valued). Experience working in fast-paced, matrix organizations with multiple stakeholders.

Excellent leadership, coaching, and influencing abilities. Strong analytical and problem-solving skills. Outstanding communication and stakeholder management capabilities at all organizational levels. Ability to balance strategic priorities with operational execution. Proficiency with project management