Project Manager - Life Safety/Fire Protection

UL Solutions • Northbrook, IL

1d • $68,000 - $100,000 • Hybrid

About The Position

This is a hybrid role requiring 3 days per week in Northbrook, IL. 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.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Business, Engineering, Project Management, or similar preferred.
• PMP certification required.
• 3+ years of project management experience required.
• Must be organized and detail-oriented.
• Strong communication and presentation skills.

Nice To Haves

• Experience in the Fire Protection, Fire Alarm, or Fire Protection industries preferred.
• MS Project or similar software knowledge preferred.

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.

Benefits

• 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 $68,000-100,000 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 including floating holidays (12 days) and sick time off (72 hours).

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Manager