About this role
• 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.
• 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
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 $138,600-$190,000 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 20% 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