Strategic Project Manager

UL Solutions; Northbrook (IL); Presencial; USD 69.000 - 80.000; Jornada completa

Ventajas ofrecidas por este puesto de trabajo

Annual bonus 10% of base salary

Health benefits (medical, dental, and视

401(k) retirement plan

Paid time off: 15 vacation days, 12 in

Descripción de la vacante

UL Solutions is seeking a Project Manager to lead small to medium projects in our Northbrook, IL location. You will provide leadership to project teams, manage risks, and coordinate with business units and finance to analyze ROI, IRR and other financial metrics.

The role emphasizes strong communication, stakeholder management, and adherence to governance. A bachelor's degree in business and robust PM skills are required for success.

Formación

• Bachelor's degree in business or related field.
• Strong project management and team leadership skills.
• Experience with project and portfolio management tools (Excel, Visio, MS Project, Clarity).
• Strong written and verbal communication skills, with sponsor reporting and escalation experience.
• Strong facilitation, collaboration, negotiation, and presentation skills.
• Ability to anticipate risks and devise solutions in the moment.
• Focused and versatile team player under pressure, ambiguity, frequent change, or unpredictability.
• In-depth understanding of project management concepts.

Responsabilidades

• Managing the implementation of small to medium projects.
• Provides overall leadership and support to project team members.
• Acts as front-line contact on project related activities, issues, and risks.
• Manages the project risks and issues and escalates accordingly.
• Interfaces with Business Unit Leaders, and with Finance and develops ROI, IRR and other financial measures.
• Manages stakeholders' communication and escalates accordingly.
• Adheres to program and project governance (controls).
• Plans the overall project and monitors the progress and performs Daily project management throughout the project's life cycle.
• Manages the projects budget and financial performance.
• Coordinates the projects and their interdependencies.
• Manages and utilizes resources.
• Aligns the deliverables (outputs) to the project's outcome with the aid of the business change manager.
• Read and follow the Underwriters Laboratories Code of Conduct and follow all physical and digital security practices.
• Performs other duties as directed.

Conocimientos

Project management

Team leadership

Sponsor reporting

Stakeholder management

Communication skills

Risk mitigation

Adaptability under pressure

Educación

Bachelor's degree in business or related field

Herramientas

Excel

Visio

MS Project

Clarity

Descripción del empleo

UL Solutions is seeking a Project Manager to lead small to medium projects in our Northbrook, IL location. You will provide leadership to project teams, manage risks, and coordinate with business units and finance to analyze ROI, IRR and other financial metrics.

The role emphasizes strong communication, stakeholder management, and adherence to governance. A bachelor's degree in business and robust PM skills are required for success.