M&A Integration & Carve-Out Program Leader

UL Solutions; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 160,000 - 190,000; Full time

Job summary

UL Solutions in Chicago is seeking a Senior Program Manager to lead large, strategic M&A integration and carve-out programs, translating deal objectives into actionable integration outcomes and value realization. You will govern programs across business, IT, finance, HR, legal, and operations, manage budgets and synergies, and communicate with executives to drive successful outcomes.

This role requires 10+ years of experience in complex programs and a proven track record in M&A integration, with

Qualifications

• Proven experience delivering M&A integrations and carve-out transactions including TSA management.
• Advanced program and financial management skills including ROI, IRR, and synergy tracking.
• Ability to operate in ambiguous, high-pressure environments.
• Strong executive communication and influencing skills.
• Understanding of enterprise systems and technology integration/separation considerations.

Responsibilities

• Lead end-to-end delivery of M&A integration programs, including full acquisitions and carve-outs, from pre-close planning through post-close stabilization and value realization.
• Develop and manage integration plans, separation plans, and transition roadmaps aligned to deal thesis, TSA requirements, and regulatory considerations.
• Coordinate integration and carve-out execution across business, IT, finance, HR, legal, commercial, and operations workstreams.
• Serve as execution partner to Corporate Development, Finance, and Business Unit leadership.
• Identify, manage, and resolve integration and separation risks including stranded costs, TSA dependencies, and operational continuity risks.

Skills

M&A integrations

Carve-out delivery

ROI & IRR

Executive communication

Enterprise systems

Education

Bachelor's degree

MBA preferred

PMP certification

Job description

UL Solutions in Chicago is seeking a Senior Program Manager to lead large, strategic M&A integration and carve-out programs, translating deal objectives into actionable integration outcomes and value realization. You will govern programs across business, IT, finance, HR, legal, and operations, manage budgets and synergies, and communicate with executives to drive successful outcomes.

This role requires 10+ years of experience in complex programs and a proven track record in M&A integration, with