Standards Codes Manager

This is a hybrid opportunity based in Evanston, IL or Raleigh-Durham, NC.

About the role

The Standards Codes Manager will support a diverse portfolio of standards and manage a broad scope of interdisciplinary projects and technical initiatives to advance the mission of UL Standards & Engagement (ULSE) to make the world safer, more secure, and sustainable.

The role serves as a senior technical contributor and subject matter expert across projects, providing technical oversight and applying deep engineering knowledge to address emerging and complex safety science challenges. Leveraging expertise in engineering and applied science, the Standards Codes Manager will translate scientific insights, research development discoveries, and incident trends into actionable strategies that support the advancement of ULSE standards and engagement activities.

As a people leader, the Standards Codes Manager will lead, coach, and develop a high-performing team of technical professionals, including engineers, scientists, and safety specialists, to drive technical excellence and continuous improvement in the development and maintenance of safety standards.

Responsibilities

• Inform and execute codes and regulator strategy aligned with organizational objectives, ensuring priorities, resources, and project outcomes support broader standards development and advocacy goals.
• Serve as technical lead and subject matter expert for complex projects and codes-related initiatives involving multiple technical domains and stakeholder groups.
• Leverage expertise in safety standards and regulatory compliance to address technical and regulatory gaps and support continuous improvement of safety standards.
• Interpret and contextualize complex codes, regulatory proposals, technical requirements, and related documentation, translating findings into clear, actionable recommendations.
• Lead engagement with National Electrical Code (NEC), International Code Council (ICC), and other relevant codes and regulatory bodies, including participation in committees, working groups, and external forums.
• Build and maintain strategic relationships with code officials, regulatory authorities, standards development organizations, government representatives, technical experts, and other external partners.
• Manage end-to-end projects, plan and execute activities across the project lifecycle, and ensure timely and high-quality deliverables.
• Forecast project needs and anticipate issues, developing and applying solutions to implement proactive strategies for complex, undefined, and ambiguous challenges.
• Collaborate and partner closely with cross-functional teams to align technical work with organizational priorities and stakeholder needs.
• Provide technical oversight within the Codes function, establishing effective program governance, documentation, reporting, and escalation practices to ensure quality, consistency, and rigor of all Codes initiatives.
• Integrate solutions into existing processes and workflows, ensuring recommendations are sound and actionable to support successful deployment and adaptation.
• Lead, guide, coach, and train junior and seasoned team members, cultivating a collaborative environment to ensure the team’s success in effective execution of standards activities.
• Represent ULSE at industry-related functions such as conferences, seminars, and trade shows.
• Develop and present technical content for diverse audiences including committees, working groups, conferences, and other stakeholder forums.
• Facilitate technical discussions among stakeholders to support consensus building and sound decision-making.
• Maintain continued awareness of industry trends and external context related to the portfolio, staying current with regulatory requirements and compliance frameworks governing public safety.
• Perform other duties as directed.

Requirements

• Advanced application and technical knowledge in safety standards, model codes, regulatory systems, and principles related to product safety.
• Broad knowledge of code development and regulatory processes, including experience with NEC, ICC, or comparable national, regional, or international codes and regulatory bodies.
• Experience in ULSE core segment topics including fire safety, mechanical safety, electrical systems, electrification, sustainability, batteries, energy storage, and alternative energy technologies.
• Experience defining direction, executing strategy, and achieving tangible results, with the ability to align project objectives and outputs to broader team and organizational priorities.
• Excellent technical writing and analytical capabilities, including the ability to develop technical comments, proposed code language, briefing materials, and executive-level recommendations.
• Strong project leadership skills, with the ability to independently manage complex, multi-phase initiatives involving multiple stakeholders and competing priorities, fostering collaboration and partnership across the organization.
• Demonstrated ability to lead and develop high-performing teams, setting expectations while establishing and operationalizing clear goals and enforcing accountability for both processes and results.
• Excellent communication and presentation skills, with the ability to distill complex data into clear, compelling narratives and recommendations for a range of audiences.
• Strong consultative and partnership orientation, with the ability to establish effective relationships and influence others, including senior leaders and external stakeholders.
• Sound judgment and analytical rigor, with a strong commitment to technical quality.
• Strategic thinker with the ability to innovate and adapt in a dynamic industry landscape.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Physical Science, Regulatory Affairs, Public Policy, or related technical or professional discipline. Advanced degree preferred.
• Minimum 9 years of directly related technical work experience.
• Demonstrated experience managing complex technical programs or interdisciplinary projects involving multiple stakeholders, workstreams, and organizational functions.
• Experience participating in or supporting code development, standards development, regulatory, or consensus-based processes.
• Direct experience with NEC, ICC, or comparable codes and regulatory bodies.
• Experience developing technical positions, regulatory comments, code proposals, strategic recommendations, or other materials intended to inform or influence external codes, standards, or policy processes.
• Familiarity with product safety, standards development, testing, certification, regulatory compliance, or related technical roles.
• Experience with U.S. and Canadian Standards and Codes, as well as national, regional, and international standardization bodies.
• PMP or relevant project management certification is a plus.

Benefits

• All employees at UL Standards & Engagement are eligible for bonus compensation.
• Comprehensive medical, dental, vision, and life insurance plans.
• Generous 401k matching structure of up to 5% of eligible pay, with an additional 4% contributed into your retirement savings fund after your first year of continuous employment.
• Paid time off, including vacation, holiday, sick, and volunteer days.
• Potential for flexible working arrangements, depending on role.

Pay

Salary range: $119,260.28–$163,982.88