Director, Global Industry Leader, Digital Solutions

UL Solutions•Northbrook, IL

5d•Hybrid

About The Position

Lead strategic, sustainable and profitable growth within the Testing, Inspection, Certification Digital solutions industry through solving customers’ key challenges and collaborating across the enterprise while fostering a winning culture.

Requirements

University Degree (Equivalent to Bachelor's degree) in Business, or a related discipline
Senior leadership skills
M&A exposure/experience
Experience of working in Cyber security, AI, and other software intensive/digital solutions.
Understanding of Product management & Software lifecycle; consulting experience/exposure preferred
Experience with complex customer interactions, products, and services
Track record of building strong people/teams
Regional experience (culture, market, business practices, etc.)
Experience implementing significant organizational changes
Business and financial acumen
Analytical and problem solving skills
Technological savvy – impact of technology on UL, product/service, and customers, a
Ability to drive growth through various business models - TIC as well as software/digital
Extensive experience in modernizing legacy systems, securing critical infrastructure, or building next-generation platforms.
Ability to execute

Nice To Haves

MBA or equivalent advanced degree is preferred
Understanding of Product management & Software lifecycle; consulting experience/exposure preferred

Responsibilities

Establish and communicate the vision and strategy of Digital solutions across the Consumer customer operating units (COU) and serve as input to enterprise-wide strategy
Drive consistent and efficient global processes for seamless customer delivery
Develop & help implement organizational framework and delivery model for digital solutions
Identify and design growth strategies and innovation to cater to evolve client demands and requirements within Digital Solutions industry, and create the required service portfolio, beyond ULS traditional business.
Establish relevant contacts with potential key technology/strategic alliance partners and develop a commercial partnership strategy.
Guide and support change initiatives and new business models
Champion an engaged, inclusive and attractive work environment for ULS employees with a winning culture
Responsible for supporting global Industry / Service line P&L within the COU, aligning with Regional GMs and other industry leaders
Provide support and direction for specific challenges that have major impact on the business
Oversee continuous improvement projects to improve efficiency both internal and external
Ensure the right talent is in place to support the needs of the business
Evaluate and recommend low cost/optimal delivery models that can meet customer needs without compromising on the quality
Interact with key customers and other stakeholders
Attend industry events and network with customers and key stakeholders
Engage in “deep dives” with big and complex customers