Lead Standards Project Manager

We have an exciting opportunity fora

Lead Standards Project Manager within our Software-Enabled Products, Autonomy & Robotics (SEPAR) programat UL Standards & Engagement.

The Lead Standards Project Manager will support a diverse portfolio of standards and lead the development and implementation of safety standards projects to advance the mission of UL Standards & Engagement (ULSE) to make the world safer, more secure, and sustainable. The Lead Standards Project Manager willleverageproject managementexpertisetofacilitatethe development and maintenance of standards, and manage activities throughout the project lifecycle, coordinating interdependencies and driving collaboration across teams to ensure seamless execution and successful project outcomes.

Asthe Lead Standards Project Manager,youwill play a key role in the rapid growth ofULas you:

• Lead and managestandardsactivities to enable the development,implementation and continuous improvement of safety standards.
• Oversee end-to-end projects, plan and execute activities across the project lifecycle and ensuretimelyand high-quality deliverables.
• Serve as a recognized resource for guidance and best practices within the program or technical area. Contribute to the program management associated with assigned standards providing input and recommendations related to portfolio of standards.
• Forecastprojectneedsandanticipateissues. Develop and apply end-to-end solutions and implement proactive strategies to address complex,undefined and ambiguous challenges.
• Drive collaboration within the team to ensure team-level goal achievement and enable success in effective execution ofstandardsactivities.
• Facilitate round table discussions and workshops with internal and external stakeholders. Engage in technical committees and other standards-related activities within specific industry sectors or categories.
• Develop relationships within the broader safety community. Impact and influence the standards development community through work in technical or program area.
• Identify opportunities for program expansion, ensure the continuous evolution and relevance of safetystandardsand create capacity for new high-impact standards.
• Maintain continued awareness of industry trends and external context related to the portfolio. Stay current with regulatory requirements and compliance frameworks governing public safety.
• Perform other duties as directed.

Whatmakes you a great fit:

While no one candidate will embody every quality, the successful candidate will bring many of the following professional competencies and personal attributes:

• Broad knowledge of program industry or technical area, withcomprehensiveunderstanding of regulatory frameworks and experience navigating and applying industry-specific standards.
• Strong project management skills, including developing and executing complex project plans, and leading cross-functional project teams.
• Strong leadership skills withabilityto lead project teams and inspire as well as motivate team members to achieve project goals.
• Expert-level problem-solving skills, able to analyze complexissuesand implement effective solutions to drive successful outcomes.
• Ability to define andmonitorkey performance indicators (KPIs) to evaluate project success and guide continuous improvement.
• Advanced communication and engagement skills, able to develop and implement comprehensive communication and engagement plans, as well as effectively communicate project goals,requirement sand progress to various stakeholder groups.
• Excellent presentation and facilitation skills, withabilityto communicate complex information to both technical and non-technical audiences.
• Positive and collaborative interpersonal skills, with proven capability in fostering collaboration and partnership across teams to develop solutions with broad impact, whileestablishingeffective relationships with others, including senior leaders and external stakeholders.
• Strategic thinker withabilityto innovate and adaptina dynamic industry landscape.