DPI Associate Project Manager Apprentice - PM

JOB DESCRIPTION
At UL Solutions, we know why we come to work.
Thousands of us around the world wake up every day with a common purpose: to make the world a safer, more secure and sustainable place. Science is in our DNA; we are endlessly curious and passionate about seeking and speaking the truth. We take delight in knowing that our work makes a meaningful contribution to society, and we are proud that our culture is centered on integrity, collaboration, inclusion and excellence. UL stands at the forefront of technological advancement, and we are continually challenged to find new ways to foster innovation and positive change. Satisfying? Yes. Exciting? Absolutely!
DPI Associate Project Managers work in tandem with project and program managers and perform project management duties to support the completion of projects. May lead and execute smaller initiatives.
This is a 12-month program and requires a commitment of 40 hours per week.
RESPONSIBILITIES
What you'll learn & achieve:

• Responsible for managing small projects and tasks as part of a larger initiative

• Supports the PM and team members as needed

• Adheres to project and program governance (controls)

• Identifies tasks and helps plan the overall project.

• Monitors the progress, and performs daily project management duties throughout the project's life cycle

• Assists in the project's budget and financial performance and escalates accordingly

• Manages the project risks and issues and takes corrective measurements and escalates accordingly

• Supports key stakeholders' communication

• Read and follow the Underwriters Laboratories Code of Conduct and follow all physical and digital security practices.

• Performs other duties as directed.

QUALIFICATIONS
What makes you a great fit:

• Successful completion of the DPI career development program

• 1-2 years' experience working on projects

• Familiar with project software (Visio, MS Project, Clarity, etc.)

• 2-year associate's degree in relevant field of study (4 year degree preferred)

• Strong written and verbal communication skills

• Experience with facilitation, collaboration, negotiation, and presenting

• Ability to anticipate risks and devise solutions in the moment

• Focused and versatile team player who is comfortable under pressure, ambiguity, frequent change, or unpredictability

• Understand current and future business goals

• Basic understanding of project management concepts

• Passion for project management as a career

What we offer:

• Total Rewards: The hourly rate for this role is $30.00. This apprenticeship is a 12-month program and requires a commitment of 40 hours per week.

Learn More:
Working at UL is an exciting journey that twists and turns daily. We thrive in the twists and revel in the turns. This is our every day. This is our normal.
Curious? To learn more about us and the work we do, visit UL.com
ABOUT US
A global leader in applied safety science, UL Solutions (NYSE: ULS) transforms safety, security and sustainability challenges into opportunities for customers in more than 110 countries. UL Solutions delivers testing, inspection and certification services, together with software products and advisory offerings, that support our customers' product innovation and business growth. The UL Mark serves as a recognized symbol of trust in our customers' products and reflects an unwavering commitment to advancing our safety mission. We help our customers innovate, launch new products and services, navigate global markets and complex supply chains, and grow sustainably and responsibly into the future. Our science is your advantage.