Senior Program Manager

Job Description

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.

Responsibilities

• Lead integration projects from due diligence through post-close execution
• Develop and execute detailed integration plans across all workstreams
• Drive Day 1 readiness and TSA execution (as applicable)
• Identify risks and lead mitigation and issue resolution
• Coordinate cross-functional teams and governance routines
• Ensure alignment to deal objectives, timelines, and synergies
• Support due diligence by identifying risks and opportunities
• Develop pre-close integration plans including Day 1 readiness
• Track KPIs, synergy targets, and escalate gaps
• Deliver executive-level status updates and reporting

Qualifications

SKILLS

• Must have 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.
• 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.

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

EDUCATION

• Bachelors' degree required; Advanced degree preferred.
• PMP preferred but not required with related hands-on delivery, integration experience.

What we offer:

• 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 $138300-236700 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 5% 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).
• Learn More: Curious? To learn more about us and the work we do, visit UL.com

Job Info

• Job Identification 9635
• Job Category Program/Project Management
• Degree Level Bachelor's Degree
• Job Shift Day
• Locations Northbrook, IL, United States Chicago, IL, United States