Project Manager

This role is hybrid on-site (3 days a week) from our Northbrook/Chicago, IL, Raleigh, NC, or other ULS locations in the US.

About the Role

You will lead transformational projects within Commercial Excellence, working alongside the Senior Leadership Team to create a new center of expertise. These projects will impact Commercial Excellence and external teams within UL Solutions, focusing on process transformation and large-scale IT deliveries. You will manage project design, planning, change management, execution, and more in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities

• Manage the implementation of small to medium projects.
• Provide overall leadership and support to project team members.
• Act as front-line contact on project-related activities, issues, and risks.
• Manage project risks and issues, escalating as needed.
• Interface with Business Unit Leaders, Finance, and develop ROI, IRR, and other financial measures.
• Manage stakeholder communication and escalate issues accordingly.
• Adhere to program and project governance (controls).
• Plan the overall project, monitor progress, and perform daily project management throughout the project's lifecycle.
• Manage the project budget and financial performance.
• Coordinate projects and their interdependencies.
• Manage and utilize resources effectively.
• Align deliverables (outputs) to the project's outcome with the aid of the business change manager.
• Read and follow the UL Solutions Code of Conduct and all physical and digital security practices.
• Perform other duties as directed.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in business or a related field.
• PMP, Prince 2, and/or Agile certification (preferred but not required).
• 4+ years of project management experience.
• Experience working with project and portfolio management tools (Visio, MS Project, Clarity, etc.).
• 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.

Benefits

• Health benefits: medical, dental, and vision.
• Wellness benefits: mental and financial health.
• Retirement savings (401K) commensurate with standard rewards in each location or country.
• Paid time off: 15 days vacation, 12 days holiday (including floating holidays), and 72 hours sick time off.

Pay

The estimated salary range for this position is $80,000–$90,000, based on job-related knowledge, skills, experience, and geographical location. This position is eligible for annual bonus compensation with a target payout of 10% of the base salary.

About UL Solutions

UL Solutions has been pioneering change since 1894, leading the way in safety science. Our teams influence billions of products, services, software offerings, and more. We break things, burn things, and conduct rigorous tests—all in the name of safety science.

As a member of our safety science community, you’ll use your ideas, energy, and ambition to innovate and challenge the status quo, helping create a safer, more sustainable world. You’ll collaborate with a global community of bright minds, bringing diverse perspectives and backgrounds to deliver real change.

At UL Solutions, we empower our people to learn and innovate, investing in training to help build a better future. Join us to be at the center of safety science and make a meaningful impact.