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Project Manager

UL Solutions

Project Manager

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2 Locations

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Senior level

Automotive • Professional Services • Software • Consulting • Energy • Chemical • Renewable Energy

Our mission is to make the world a safer, more secure and sustainable place.

The Role

Manages small to medium projects throughout their lifecycle, providing leadership, coordinating resources and dependencies, managing budgets, risks, issues, stakeholders, governance, and project performance. Partners with business and finance leaders on ROI and financial measures, communicates with technical and non-technical audiences, and ensures deliverables align with business outcomes. Requires more than four years of project management experience and familiarity with project portfolio management tools and software development methodologies.

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JOB DESCRIPTION

Managing the implementation of small to medium projects.
Provides overall leadership and support to project team members.
Acts as front-line contact on project related activities, issues, and risks.
Manages the project risks and issues and escalates accordingly.
Interfaces with Business Unit Leaders, and with Finance and develops ROI, IRR and other financial measures.
Manages stakeholders' communication and escalates accordingly.
Adheres to program and project governance (controls).
Plans the overall project and monitors the progress and performs Daily project management throughout the project's life cycle.
Manages the projects budget and financial performance.
Coordinates the projects and their interdependencies.
Manages and utilizes resources.
Aligns the deliverables (outputs) to the project's outcome with the aid of the business change manager.
Read and follow the Underwriters Laboratories Code of Conduct and follow all physical and digital security practices.
Performs other duties as directed.

QUALIFICATIONS
SKILLS

Strong project management and team leadership skills.
Strong written and verbal communication skills, with sponsor reporting and escalation experience.
Ability to clearly communicate technical concepts to both technical and non-technical audiences.
Strong facilitation, collaboration, negotiation, and presentation skills.
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 and ongoing IT issues to ensure business success.
Understanding of software development lifecycles (i.e. Agile, SCRUM, Waterfall, Iterative).
In depth understanding of project management concepts.

EXPERIENCE

More than four years of project management experience.
Experience working on project and portfolio management Tools (Visio, MS Project, Clarity, etc.).

EDUCATION

Bachelors' degree in computer science, information technology, business or related field PMP, Prince 2 and/or Agile certification (preferred but not required).

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.
ABOUT THE TEAM
Imagine getting your hands on new technology before it hits the shelves. To dig deep and ﬁgure out exactly how it works. That's what we do. We lift the lid and test the boundaries on a huge range of products, from health-monitoring smart watches monitoring to electric vehicles loaded with the latest software. We're always looking for people who are passionate about innovation, embrace change and love new and exciting challenges. Join our team, inﬂuence emerging technology and forge a successful career at the center of safety science.

Skills Required

More than four years of project management experience
Experience with project and portfolio management tools such as Visio, MS Project, or Clarity
Bachelor's degree in computer science, information technology, business, or a related field
Strong project management and team leadership skills
Strong written and verbal communication skills, including sponsor reporting and escalation experience
Ability to communicate technical concepts to technical and non-technical audiences
Facilitation, collaboration, negotiation, and presentation skills
Ability to anticipate risks and devise solutions
Understanding of Agile, Scrum, Waterfall, and iterative software development lifecycles
In-depth understanding of project management concepts
PMP, PRINCE2, or Agile certification

What the Team is Saying

UL Solutions Compensation & Benefits Highlights

Retirement Support — Retirement programs are characterized as a standout, with a strong 401(k) match and additional company contributions noted. Feedback suggests the plan design compares well within the overall package.
Leave & Time Off Breadth — Paid vacation/PTO, sick time, floating holidays, and two paid volunteer days are available, alongside parental and family leave. Feedback suggests the time-off structure is competitive and scales with tenure or role.
Healthcare Strength — Multiple medical plan options with HSA/FSA, plus dental, vision, life, disability, and EAP resources indicate broad coverage. Feedback suggests access and choice are solid even if costs vary by plan and situation.

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The Company

HQ: Chicago, IL

15,000 Employees

Year Founded: 1894

What We Do

A global leader in applied safety science, UL Solutions transforms safety, security and sustainability challenges into opportunities for customers in more than 100 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 Certification Marks serve as a recognized symbol of trust in our customers’ products and reflect 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.

Why Work With Us

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.