Project Manager- Fully Remote Optional

Company: UL
Location: Palatine
Posted on: October 7, 2021

Job Description:

Thousands of us around the world wake up every day with a common purpose to make the world a safer, more secure and sustainable place. Science is in our DNA; we are endlessly curious and passionate about seeking and speaking the truth. We take delight in knowing that our work makes a meaningful contribution to society, and we are proud that our culture is centered on integrity, collaboration, inclusion and excellence. UL stands at the forefront of technological advancement, and we are continually challenged to find new ways to foster innovation and positive change. Satisfying? Yes. Exciting? Absolutely!

JOB RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Manages small to medium software 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 via appropriate channels
• Interfaces with Customer Operating Unit Leaders. Manages stakeholder communication
• Adheres to program and project governance (controls)
• Plans the overall project and monitors progress throughout the project’s life cycle, and takes appropriate action to correct variances
• Manages the project’s budget and financial performance if applicable
• Coordinates interdependencies between projects
• Manages and utilizes resources
• Provides project transparency to stakeholders through proper project reporting
• Schedules and facilitates meetings
• Maintains project artifacts
• Read and follow the Underwriters Laboratories Code of Conduct, and follow all physical and digital security practices.
• Performs other duties as directed

EXPERIENCE

• More than four years of project management experience
• Experience with Agile methodologies (Scrum, Kanban)
• Experience with Azure DevOps preferred

EDUCATION

• Bachelor’s degree in related field required
• Agile certifications preferred, but not required
• PMP certification a plus

• Mission For UL, corporate and social responsibility isn’t new. Making the world a safer, more secure and sustainable place has been our business model for the last 127 years and is deeply engrained in everything we do.
• People Ask any UL employee what they love most about working here, and you’ll almost always hear, “the people.” Going beyond what is possible is the standard at UL. We’re able to deliver the best because we employ the best.

• Interesting work Every day is different for us here as we eagerly anticipate the next innovation that our customer s create. We’re inspired to take on the challenge that will transform how people live, work and play. And as a global company, in many roles, you will get international experience working with colleagues around the world.
• Grow & Achieve We learn, work and grow together with targeted development, reward and recognition programs as well as our very own UL University that offers extensive training programs for employees at all stages, including a technical training track for applicable roles.
• Total Rewards Total Rewards All employees at UL are eligible for bonus compensation. UL offers a generous 401k matching structure of up to 5% of eligible pay. Additionally, we invest an additional 4% into your retirement saving fund after your first year of continuous employment. We provide Healthcare Reimbursement Accounts and Health Savings Accounts that UL contributes to twice per year! Depending on your role, you can work with your manager on flexible working arrangements. We also provide employees with paid time off including vacation, holiday, sick and volunteer time off.

Working at UL is an exciting journey that twists and turns daily. We thrive in the twists and revel in the turns. This is our every day. This is our normal.

Curious? To learn more about us and the work we do, visit UL.com

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