Senior Program Manager

UL Solutions•Northbrook, IL

8d•$138,300 - $236,700

About The Position

Responsible for managing the implementation of very large, strategic and complex integration programs. Provides overall leadership and support to one or more program or project teams. Acts as front-line contact on program related activities, issues, and risks. Manages risks and issues and takes corrective measurements. Interfaces with C-Suite Executives and Business Unit Leaders, Finance and develops ROI, IRR and other financial measures, and with Purchasing, develops POs, and manages suppliers and vendor relationships. Manages stakeholders' communication. Plans the overall program and monitors the progress and performs daily program management throughout the program life cycle. Defines the program governance (controls). Manages the programs budget and financial performance. Coordinates the programs and their interdependencies. Manages and utilizes resources across programs and projects. May manage the performance of direct reports by defining accountabilities, establishing performance objectives and goals, providing feedback and guidance and ensuring that all policies are understood and adhered to. Oversees a larger collection of projects that may be considered a sub-portfolio in nature, may manage multiple programs/projects and related program/project managers. Read and follow the Underwriters Laboratories Code of Conduct and follow all physical and digital security practices. Performs other duties as directed.

Requirements

Excellent product, program and project management skills and demonstrated technical acumen, and industry knowledge.
Proven ability to build and lead integrated teams from various internal and external organizations across multiple sites.
Ability to achieve broadly communicated objectives with a minimal amount of supervision.
Ability to promote innovative ideas and accept the risks that are required to lead change.
Ability to make decisions independently and to assume higher-level leadership responsibilities in critical situations.
Strong analytical and financial skills.
Ability to innovate under new and/or changing conditions.
An independent problem-solver that can make high quality judgements and decisions quickly with excellent organizational skills.
Effective consultative and influencing approach.
Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, and proven ability to work effectively with all organizational levels, with Senior Executive Level reporting and escalation experience.
Bachelor’s degree in business, Project Management, or related field
10+ years of experience in project/program management and M&A integration experience
Experience leading cross-functional initiatives
Experience supporting M&A transactions preferred
Bachelors' degree required
PMP preferred but not required with related hands-on delivery, integration experience.

Nice To Haves

Solid foundation on latest technologies to be able to understand service interdependences and drive towards technical solutions for multi-tiered systems a plus.
An understanding of software engineering practices including design, code quality, data structures, technical problem-solving a plus.
Led complex technical projects with aggressive schedules.
Experience with cross geographical project coordination and management.
Advanced degree preferred.