Strategic IT Transformation Leader

UL Solutions External Career Site; Northbrook (IL); On-site; USD 172,000 - 229,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Annual bonus

RSU grant

Health benefits

PTO

Job summary

UL Solutions seeks an IT Director, IT Strategy & Transformation to shape enterprise technology strategy and lead modernization efforts in a large, global context. The role reports to the CIO and focuses on business-aligned, platform-driven delivery across AI, data, cloud, and digital platforms.

The position emphasizes partnership with business and IT leaders, governance, and execution of multi-year transformation programs, with extensive senior leadership influence and a focus on measurable

Qualifications

• Proven experience in a senior technology role, ideally in a large organization.
• 15+ years of progressively responsible IT experience and leadership roles, including IT strategy, integration management and application development.
• Bachelor’s degree in computer science, information technology, engineering or a related field; an MS, MBA or related advanced degree is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Define and lead a multi-year IT transformation roadmap to modernize capabilities, operating model, and delivery approach.
• Transition IT toward product/service/platform-based delivery models and agile ways of working.
• Drive organizational change, including roles, skills, governance, and culture.
• Define KPIs, OKRs, and maturity models to measure transformation progress.
• Partner to drive strategic portfolio management, including prioritization, sequencing, and funding of initiatives.

Skills

Data Transformation

Digital Transformation

IT Direction

Software Technology Strategy

Transformational Leadership

Education

Bachelor’s degree in CS/IT/Engineering

MS or MBA or advanced degree a plus

Job description

UL Solutions seeks an IT Director, IT Strategy & Transformation to shape enterprise technology strategy and lead modernization efforts in a large, global context. The role reports to the CIO and focuses on business-aligned, platform-driven delivery across AI, data, cloud, and digital platforms.

The position emphasizes partnership with business and IT leaders, governance, and execution of multi-year transformation programs, with extensive senior leadership influence and a focus on measurable