Associate Standards Delivery Lead

ULSE Inc.; Evanston (IL); Hybrid; USD 108,000 - 149,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision and life cover

401(k) matching up to 5%

Additional 4% retirement contribution

Paid time off (vacation, holidays, PTO

Flexible working arrangements

Job summary

UL Standards & Engagement is seeking an Associate Standards Program Manager to support the Standards Delivery & Innovation Program. This hybrid role is based in Evanston, IL; Raleigh-Durham, NC; or Ottawa, Canada, and focuses on advancing safety standards through process optimization and stakeholder collaboration.

You will lead end-to-end standards development, drive adoption of UL standards publications, and coach team members while engaging with technical committees and senior leaders to shape

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required. An advanced degree is preferred.
• Minimum of 8 years of related work experience.
• PMP or a relevant project management certification is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Manage the full lifecycle of the standards development process, including identifying needs and creating, revising, approving, and publishing standards.
• Drive the integration of safety standards and requirements into relevant end-product and service standards.
• Apply specialized knowledge in operational excellence, process improvement, and resource optimization to streamline project execution.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with internal stakeholders across the organization.
• Scope end-to-end project plans, troubleshoot complex issues, meet deadlines, and adjust scope as needed.
• Communicate program scope and outcomes with professional audiences in the technical field.
• Drive collaboration within the team to achieve goals and coach/train team members.
• Participate in technical committees and chair key standards or program-development stakeholder bodies.
• Identify opportunities for program expansion and ensure evolution of safety standards.
• Maintain awareness of industry trends to inform strategic direction of the standards function.

Skills

Project management

Stakeholder management

Standards development

Process improvement

Strategic thinking

Communication

Leadership

Education

Bachelor's degree

Advanced degree preferred

Job description

UL Standards & Engagement is seeking an Associate Standards Program Manager to support the Standards Delivery & Innovation Program. This hybrid role is based in Evanston, IL; Raleigh-Durham, NC; or Ottawa, Canada, and focuses on advancing safety standards through process optimization and stakeholder collaboration.

You will lead end-to-end standards development, drive adoption of UL standards publications, and coach team members while engaging with technical committees and senior leaders to shape