Job Description

At UL Standards & Engagement we know why we come to work.

We have an exciting opportunity for a Senior Standards Project Manager at UL Standards & Engagement. This is a hybrid opportunity based in our Evanston, IL; RTP; or Ottawa, CAN office. The Senior Standards Project Manager will support a diverse portfolio of standards and drive the development and implementation of safety standards projects to advance the mission of UL Standards & Engagement (ULSE) to make the world safer, more secure, and sustainable. The Senior Standards Project Manager will leverage project management experience to facilitate the development and maintenance of standards, and manage activities throughout the project lifecycle, coordinating interdependencies and driving collaboration across teams to ensure seamless execution and successful project outcomes.

UL Standards & Engagement

At UL Standards & Engagement (ULSE), we expand the boundaries of safety science to create a more secure and sustainable world. For more than a century, we have created new safety standards and shared our findings with academia, scientists, manufacturers, and policymakers across industries. We identify critical safety and sustainability issues, asking the tough questions because we believe a safer world begins with knowledge.

What You’ll Learn And Achieve

As the Senior Standards Project Manager you will play a key role in the rapid growth of ULSE as you:

Lead and manage standards activities to enable the development, implementation, and continuous improvement of safety standards.
Lead project segments and proactively forecast project needs. Plan and execute activities across the project lifecycle and ensure timely and high-quality deliverables.
Serve as a recognized resource for guidance and best practices within the program or technical area. Contribute to the program management associated with assigned standards providing input and recommendations related to portfolio of standards.
Develop and apply end-to-end solutions and implement proactive strategies to address issues that require detailed information gathering and analysis.
Drive collaboration within the team to ensure team-level goal achievement and enable success in effective execution of standards activities.
Organize and present information to internal and external stakeholders. Support highly complex technical committees and those requiring the highest level of engagement within specific industry sectors or categories.
Develop relationships within the broader safety community. Impact and influence the standards development community through work in technical or program area.
Identify opportunities for program expansion, ensure the continuous evolution and relevance of safety standards and create capacity for new high-impact standards.
Maintain continued awareness of industry trends and external context related to the portfolio. Stay current with regulatory requirements and compliance frameworks governing public safety.
Independently execute tasks that range in complexity and scope.
Perform other duties as directed.

What you’ll experience working at UL Research Institutes/UL Standards & Engagement:

For the organizations across the UL enterprise, corporate and social responsibility isn’t new. We have pursued our mission of working for a safer, more secure, and sustainable world for nearly 130 years, embedding conscientious stewardship into everything we do.

People: Our people make us special. You’ll work with a diverse team of experts respected for their independence and transparency and build a network, because our approach is collaborative. We collaborate across disciplines, organizations, and geographies to build the global scientific response that today’s global challenges require.
Interesting work: Every day is different for us here. We see what’s on the horizon and use our expertise to build the foundations of a safer future. You’ll have the opportunity to push the boundaries of human understanding as part of a team working to advance the public good.
Grow and achieve: We learn, work, and grow together through targeted development, reward, and recognition programs. You’ll also have access to our very own UL University that offers extensive training programs for employees at all stages, including a technical training track for applicable roles.
Values. Four core values guide our work: collaboration, respect, integrity, and beneficence. By living our values, we inspire the trust essential to fulfilling our mission and foster the partnerships that enable us to pursue a beneficent future in which we all can thrive.
Total Rewards: All employees at UL Research Institutes and UL Standards & Engagement are eligible for bonus compensation. We offer comprehensive medical, dental, vision, and life insurance plans and a generous 401k matching structure of up to 5% of eligible pay. Moreover, we invest an additional 4% into your retirement saving fund after your first year of continuous employment. Depending on your role, you may be able to discuss flexible working arrangements with your manager. We also provide employees with paid time off, including vacation, holiday, sick, and volunteer days.

What Makes You a Great Fit

While no one candidate will embody every quality, the successful candidate will bring many of the following professional competencies and personal attributes:

Advanced application of knowledge in program or technical area, with proficient understanding of regulatory frameworks and experience navigating and applying industry-specific standards.
Strong project management skills with experience developing comprehensive project plans, identifying and mitigating risks, and managing project resources to deliver successful outcomes.
Demonstrated leadership skills with ability to lead project teams and effectively communicate project goals, requirements and progress to various stakeholder groups.
Advanced problem-solving skills and experience analyzing and addressing issues with expertise in developing and implementing contingency plans.
Strong communication, presentation and facilitation skills, with ability to communicate key concepts and information to both technical and non-technical audiences.
Positive and collaborative interpersonal skills, with proven capability in fostering collaboration and partnership across teams to develop solutions with broad impact.
Strategic thinker with ability to innovate and adapt in a dynamic industry landscape.

Professional Education And Experience Requirements For The Role Include

Bachelor’s degree required. Advanced degree preferred.
Minimum 5 years of related work experience.
PMP or relevant project management certification a plus

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About Standards & Engagement

UL Standards & Engagement is a nonprofit organization dedicated to advancing safety science research through the discovery and application of scientific knowledge. We conduct rigorous independent research and analyze safety data, convene experts worldwide to address risks, share knowledge through safety education and public outreach initiatives, and develop standards to guide safe commercialization of evolving technologies. We foster communities of safety, from grassroots initiatives for neighborhoods to summits of world leaders. Our organization employs collaborative and scientific approaches with partners and stakeholders to drive innovation and progress toward improving safety, security, and sustainability, ultimately enhancing societal well-being.

Our wholly owned subsidiary, UL Solutions, advances our shared public safety mission. We fund our work through grants, the licensing of standards documents and the business activities of UL Solutions, which conducts testing, verification and certification, and provides training and advisory services, along with data-driven reporting and decision-making tools for customers around the world.

To learn more, visit our websites UL.org and ULSE.org.

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