IT Project Manager

UL Solutions; Warszawa; Hybrid; PLN 140,000 - 170,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Annual bonus 10% of base salary

Flexible working arrangements

Annual paid leave

UL University for learning and career‑

Volunteering days

Job summary

UL Solutions in Warsaw is seeking an IT Project Manager to lead the delivery and ongoing development of a global customer-facing digital platform for our Retail & Consumer Products business. The role follows a hybrid working model (3 days in the office, 2 from home) and is based in Warsaw, Poland.

You will manage cross-functional teams, ensure on-time delivery within budget, and coordinate with senior leadership, Finance, and Purchasing to optimize ROI and supplier relationships.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required; advanced degree preferred.
• MBA, MA in Project Management or master's in Computer Science/Information Technology; over ten years of PM experience on large-scale, distributed projects.
• Experience developing, evaluating and submitting business cases for major capital investments.
• Experience with cross-geographical project coordination and management.
• Experience with developing RFI/RFPs and scoring mechanisms.
• PMP and/or Agile certifications preferred but not required; ITIL Foundations preferred but not required.

Responsibilities

• Lead IT/Software/Technology programs with global reach.
• Deliver projects within budget and schedule while meeting strategic requirements.
• Track milestones and adjust plans; report to leadership.
• Understand SDLC and provide technical understanding of software development.
• Plan program lifecycle, governance and reviews across requirements, development, testing and QA.
• Provide leadership to project teams and act as front-line contact for program activities, issues, and risks.
• Manage risks and issues and implement corrective actions.
• Interface with executives and business unit leaders; develop ROI/IRR and coordinate with Purchasing on POs and vendor management.
• Define governance and coordinate interdependent projects; allocate resources across projects.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Strategic Planning

Financial Analysis

Team Building

Education

Bachelor's degree in a relevant field

MBA / MA in Project Management or Master in CS/IT

Job description

Job Description

UL Solutions is seeking an IT Project Manager to lead the delivery and ongoing development of a global customer‑facing digital platform for our Retail & Consumer Products business. The role follows a hybrid working model (3 days in the office, 2 from home) and is based in Warsaw, Poland.

Responsibilities

• Be involved in developing, modifying, and executing Software/Technology/IT Programs that have global company‑wide reach
• Be responsible for delivering all projects within budget and schedule while meeting the strategic and business requirements
• Track key project milestones and recommend adjustments to leadership, managers and/or Project Managers
• Understand Software Development Life Cycle (SDLC), with basic technical understanding on Software Development
• Plan the overall program, monitor progress and follow the internal Software/Technology/IT Project Lifecycle process and gate reviews for requirements, development, Testing and QA reviews before going live with solutions
• Provide overall leadership and support to one or more project teams
• Act as front‑line contact on program related activities, issues, and risks
• Manage risks and issues and take corrective measures
• Regularly interact with senior management and leadership on Software/Technology/IT Programs with significant scope and budget
• Interface with C‑Suite Executives and Business Unit Leaders, Finance and develop ROI, IRR and other financial measures, and with Purchasing, develop purchase orders, and manage suppliers and vendor relationships
• Define the program governance (controls). Coordinate the projects and their interdependencies
• Manage and utilize resources across projects

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required; advanced degree preferred
• Examples include MBA, MA in Project
• Management, or master's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or equivalent work experience; over ten years of project management experience running large‑scale, distributed/complex projects with multiple parallel threads of work
• Experience developing, evaluating and submitting business cases for major capital investments
• Experience with cross‑geographical project coordination and management
• Experience with developing RFI/RFP and scoring mechanisms preferred
• Experience in Organizational Change Management PMP and/or Agile certifications preferred but not required with related hands‑on delivery experience; ITIL Foundations preferred but not required

Skills

• Must have demonstrated leadership ability, technical and business acumen, and industry knowledge
• Ability to innovate under new and/or changing conditions
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, and proven ability to work effectively with all organizational levels, with executive level reporting and escalation experience
• Proven ability to build and lead integrated teams from various internal and external organizations across multiple sites
• Strong analytical, problem‑solving and financial skills. Communication across programs, projects and areas (business functions and IT functions)
• Background in the development of strategic and tactical planning of technology and people resources necessary for successful completion of several large‑scale projects
• Ability to achieve broadly communicated objectives with a minimal amount of supervision
• Ability to promote innovative ideas and accept the risks that are required to lead change
• Ability to make decisions independently and to assume higher‑level leadership responsibilities in critical situations

What We Offer

Total Rewards: We understand that compensation is an important consideration as you plan your next career move. The salary range for this position in Poland is PLN 140,000 to 170,000, and is determined based on multiple factors, including job‑related skills, experience, and qualifications. While this represents the typical range for the role, we may offer a higher salary for candidates with exceptional experience or expertise. We encourage you to discuss your expectations further with the recruiter and learn more. In addition to base salary, this position is eligible for an annual bonus with a target payout of 10% of base salary. You’ll also benefit from annual paid leave, access to ULS University to support continuous learning and career growth, two volunteering days per year for community engagement, and flexible working arrangements to support work‑life balance.

Disclaimer: This role is gender‑neutral and open to all qualified applicants, regardless of gender identity or expression.

What You’ll Experience Working For ULS

UL Solutions has been pioneering change since 1894 and we’re still leading the way. From day one, we’ve blazed a trail protecting the planet and everyone on it. Our teams have influenced billions of products, plus services, software offerings and more. We break things, burn things and blow things up. All in the name of safety science.

That’s where you come in — because none of it could happen without you. It takes passion to protect people, problem‑solving to safeguard personal data and conviction to make the world a more sustainable place. It takes bold ideas and brilliant minds to build a better world for future generations across the globe.

This is more than a job. It’s a calling. A passion to use our expertise and play our part in creating a safer, sustainable world today — and tomorrow. As a member of our safety science community, you’ll use your ideas, your energy and your ambition to innovate, challenge and ultimately, help create a safer world.

Everyone here is unique. But we’re also a global community, working together to help create a safer world. Join UL Solutions and you can connect with the brightest minds in the business, all bringing their distinct perspectives and diverse backgrounds together to deliver real change.

Empowering our customers to keep the world safe means thinking ahead. It means investing in training and empowering our people to learn and innovate. At UL Solutions, we help build a better future — one where everyone benefits.

Join UL Solutions to be at the center of safety. To learn more about us and the work we do, visit UL.com