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Manager, Technical Operations - Specialized Openings

• Paramus, NJ, US, 07652
• Mid-senior level
• General Management
• Travel Required: 11%-30%
• 17-Dec-2026

Do you enjoy leading teams that turn complexity into exceptional customer experiences? Are you energized by improving processes, developing people, and driving operational excellence? Do you thrive at the intersection of project management, customer care, and business operations?

If you answered yes...we should talk!

ASSA ABLOY Door Group is seeking aManager, Technical Operations – Specialized Openings to lead the customer-facing operations that support our growing Specialized Openings business.

Reporting to the Head of Specialized Openings, this role is accountable for the daily execution of customer-facing operations, leading Technical Project Managers, Customer Care teams, and Post-Production Assembly functions. The position ensures customers receive a seamless experience from quotation through delivery while fostering strong collaboration across sales, engineering, manufacturing, supply chain, and field stakeholders.

Success in this role will be measured by customer satisfaction, operational efficiency, on-time delivery, order accuracy, team development, and the ability to scale processes that support profitable growth.

What You Will Do as Our Manager, Technical Operations?

While the Head of Specialized Openings defines where we are going, the Manager of Technical Operations ensures we deliver on that promise to every customer, every day.

To achieve this, you will:

Lead Technical Project Management, Customer Care, Estimating, and Order Operations activities across the Specialized Openings business

Translate business, product, and market strategies into consistent operational and customer-facing execution

Develop and implement standardized workflows, best practices, and continuous improvement initiatives that enhance efficiency, elevate the customer experience, and support future growth

Ensure quotes, submittals, orders, and customer projects move efficiently, accurately, and on schedule

Partner closely with Product Management, Manufacturing, Engineering, Sales, and Customer Care teams to deliver best-in-class customer support

Drive a customer-centric operating model focused on responsiveness, communication, and accountability

Identify and mitigate project risks, application concerns, scope gaps, and margin exposure

Protect profitability through operational discipline and sound decision-making

Manage team capacity, priorities, and issue resolution to ensure operational effectiveness

Build, coach, and develop a high-performing team focused on collaboration, accountability, and operational excellence

Participate in creating a safe and harmonious working environment

Assure compliance with federal, state, local, and corporate policies, regulations, AADG programs and policies, and the ASSA ABLOY Code of Conduct

The Skills and Experience You Need

Bachelor's degree in Business, Construction Management, Operations Management, Supply Chain, Engineering, or a related field, or equivalent experience

7+ years of progressive leadership experience in operations, project management, customer operations, technical services, estimating, order management, manufacturing, or a related environment

Demonstrated success leading cross-functional teams and driving operational performance

Strong customer-facing experience with the ability to manage complex projects and stakeholder relationships

Experience developing and implementing process improvements that enhance efficiency and scalability

Strong business acumen with the ability to balance customer satisfaction, operational performance, and profitability

Excellent communication, problem-solving, and organizational skills

Proven ability to influence and collaborate across multiple functions and levels of an organization

Preferred Qualifications

Experience within architectural openings, doors and hardware, building products, construction, specialty manufacturing, engineered products, or related industries

Experience supporting estimating, project management, order fulfillment, customer care, or technical services functions

Experience working within demountable walls or prefabricated construction environments

Lean, Continuous Improvement, Six Sigma, or other process improvement experience

Competitive compensation with a target salary range up to $150,000, depending on experience, skills, and qualifications

What We Offer!

We believe in creating opportunities and providing benefits that empower you to grow, thrive, and build a rewarding lifelong career with us. Here is just a sample of what you can look forward to as a member of our team:

• Competitive compensation
• Paid vacation, sick time, and company holidays
• Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance
• Life Insurance, AD&D, Short- and Long-Term Disability
• 401(k) with company contributions
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Learning and Career Development opportunities
• Flexible Spending Accounts
• Employee Assistance Program
• Employee discount and recognition programs
• Well-being and employee experience initiatives designed to support you throughout your career

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

To help protect your personal information, we do not accept applications by email or post.

If you have questions about the role or the hiring process, please contact Stephanie Mandato, Senior Talent Acquisition Manager, atstephanie.mandato@assaabloy.com

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