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Project Manager

Posted 3 Days Ago
Hybrid
Northbrook, IL, USA
69K-80K Annually
Entry level
Hybrid
Northbrook, IL, USA
69K-80K Annually
Entry level
Manages small to medium projects from planning through completion, including budgets, resources, risks, issues, governance, stakeholder communications, dependencies, and financial performance. Leads project teams, coordinates business and finance stakeholders, monitors progress, escalates concerns, and aligns deliverables with desired outcomes. Requires strong project management, communication, facilitation, negotiation, leadership, and risk-management skills, along with proficiency in project portfolio management tools.
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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 Underwriters Laboratories Code of Conduct and follow all physical and digital security practices.
  • Performs other duties as directed.

QUALIFICATIONS
  • Bachelors' degree in business or related fields
  • Strong project management and team leadership skills.
  • Experience working on project and portfolio management Tools (Excel, Visio, MS Project, Clarity, etc.).
  • 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 who is comfortable under pressure, ambiguity, frequent change, or unpredictability.
  • In depth understanding of project management concepts.

Total Rewards:
We understand compensation is an important factor as you consider the next step in your career. The estimated salary range for this position is $68,500-$80,000 and is based on multiple factors, including job-related knowledge/skills, experience, geographical location, as well as other factors. 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; and retirement savings (401K) commensurate with the standard rewards offered in each individual location or country. We also provide full-time employees with paid time off including vacation (15 days), holiday and personal days (totaling 12 days), and sick time off (72 hours).
ABOUT US
A global leader in applied safety science, UL Solutions (NYSE: ULS) transforms safety, security and sustainability challenges into opportunities for customers in more than 110 countries. UL Solutions delivers testing, inspection and certification services, together with software products and advisory offerings, that support our customers' product innovation and business growth. The UL Mark serves as a recognized symbol of trust in our customers' products and reflects an unwavering commitment to advancing our safety mission. We help our customers innovate, launch new products and services, navigate global markets and complex supply chains, and grow sustainably and responsibly into the future. Our science is your advantage.
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