Standards Project Manger

UL Standards & Engagement•Evanston, NC

3d•Hybrid

About The Position

The Standards Project Manager supports a diverse portfolio of standards and drives the development and implementation of safety standards projects. The role uses project management experience to facilitate standards development and maintenance, manage activities throughout the project lifecycle, coordinate interdependencies, and foster collaboration across teams to achieve successful outcomes. The position manages standards activities and project segments, forecasts needs, and ensures timely, high-quality deliverables. It supports technical committees and stakeholders by resolving complex or systemic problems, providing clear tools and next steps, and applying end-to-end solutions. The role also identifies opportunities to expand programs and evolve standards, monitors industry trends and applicable regulatory requirements, and proactively mitigates risks. The role is based in a hybrid work arrangement at the Evanston, Illinois; Raleigh-Durham, North Carolina; or Ottawa, Canada office. UL Standards & Engagement is a nonprofit organization that advances safety through scientific knowledge, standards development, expert convening, education, and public outreach.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree required.
Minimum of 3 years of related work experience.
Full understanding of the standards development process and practical application of knowledge in a program or technical area, including understanding of regulatory frameworks.
Basic project management skills, including experience developing project timelines and scope and managing project resources.
Ability to execute an end-to-end process independently.
Demonstrated ability to lead small project teams or workstreams.
Strong problem-solving skills, including experience analyzing and resolving issues, optimizing task execution, and implementing risk-mitigation strategies.
Strong communication and engagement skills, including the ability to communicate project goals, requirements, and progress effectively to varied stakeholder groups.
Positive, collaborative interpersonal skills and demonstrated ability to foster collaboration and partnership across teams.

Nice To Haves

An advanced degree is preferred.

Responsibilities

Manage standards activities to support the development, implementation, and continuous improvement of safety standards.
Lead project segments and proactively forecast project needs.
Plan and execute activities throughout the project lifecycle and ensure timely, high-quality deliverables.
Use knowledge of standards development processes and systems to help stakeholders resolve difficult or systemic problems.
Gather and analyze information, develop end-to-end solutions, and implement proactive strategies to address issues.
Enable complex technical committees to take action by providing members with clear tools and next steps.
Promote team collaboration and support achievement of team goals and effective execution of standards activities.
Organize and present information to internal and external stakeholders.
Support increasingly complex technical committees and other internal or external activities.
Identify opportunities for program expansion and help ensure safety standards remain relevant and continue to evolve.
Create capacity for new, high-impact standards.
Maintain awareness of industry trends and external conditions related to the portfolio.
Stay current with regulatory requirements and compliance frameworks governing public safety.
Independently execute tasks and proactively mitigate risk or improve outcomes.
Perform other duties as directed.

Benefits

Bonus compensation eligibility for all employees.
Comprehensive medical insurance.
Dental insurance.
Vision insurance.
Life insurance.
401(k) matching of up to 5% of eligible pay.
An additional 4% retirement savings fund contribution after the first year of continuous employment.
Paid time off, including vacation, holidays, sick days, and volunteer days.
Flexible working arrangements may be discussed with the manager, depending on the role.
Targeted development, reward, and recognition programs.