[Remote] Project Manager

Note: The job is a remote job and is open to candidates in USA. UL Solutions is a global safety science company focused on creating a safer, more sustainable world. The Project Manager will support the Chief Commercial Officer’s team by leading transformational Commercial Excellence projects, including process transformations and large-scale IT deliveries. The role is responsible for project design, planning, change management, execution, governance, stakeholder communication, risk management, budgeting, and team leadership.

Responsibilities

• 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 UL Solutions Code of Conduct and follow all physical and digital security practices
• Performs other duties as directed

Skills

• Bachelor's degree in business or related field
• 4+ years of project management experience
• Experience working on project and portfolio management Tools (Visio, MS Project, Clarity, etc
• Strong project management and team leadership skills
• Strong written and verbal communication skills, with sponsor reporting and escalation experience
• Ability to clearly communicate technical concepts to both technical and non-technical audiences
• Strong facilitation, collaboration, negotiation, and presentation skills
• Ability to anticipate risks and devise solutions in the moment
• Focused and versatile team player who is comfortable under pressure, ambiguity, frequent change, or unpredictability
• Understand current and future business goals and ongoing IT issues to ensure business success
• PMP, Prince 2 and/or Agile certification

Benefits

• This position is eligible for annual bonus compensation with a target payout of 10% of the base salary.
• This position also provides health benefits such as medical, dental and vision.
• Wellness benefits such as mental and financial health.
• Retirement savings (401K) commensurate with the standard rewards offered in each individual location or country.
• Full-time employees receive paid time off including vacation (15 days), holiday including floating holidays (12 days) and sick time off (72 hours).
• Hybrid on-site (3) days a week from our Northbrook/Chicago, IL, Raleigh, NC or other ULS locations in the US.
• Investing in training and empowering our people to learn and innovate.

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