UL

Project Manager - Life Safety/Fire Protection

UL$68K — $100K *
Technical Services
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in Business, Engineering, Project Management, or related field preferred.
  • PMP certification is mandatory.
  • Minimum 3 years of project management experience is required.
  • Preferred experience in the Fire Protection, Fire Alarm, or Fire Protection industries.
  • Familiarity with MS Project or similar project management software is a plus.
  • Must demonstrate exceptional organizational and detail-oriented skills.
  • Strong communication and presentation skills are essential.

Responsibilities

  • Manage implementation of small to medium-sized projects.
  • Provide leadership and support to project team members.
  • Act as primary contact for project-related activities, issues, and risks.
  • Manage project risks and issues, escalating when necessary.
  • Interface with Business Unit Leaders and Finance to develop ROI and IRR calculations.
  • Communicate with stakeholders and manage escalations as needed.
  • Adhere to governance and controls for programs and projects.

Benefits

  • Comprehensive health benefits including medical, dental, and vision care.
  • Wellness benefits focusing on mental and financial health.
  • 401K retirement savings plan included.
  • Generous paid time off: 15 vacation days, 12 holidays, and 72 hours of sick leave.
  • Eligible for annual bonus compensation, target payout of 10% of base salary.
Full Job Description
Job Description

This is a hybrid role requiring 3 days per week in Northbrook, IL.

Responsibilities

  • Managing the implementation of small to medium 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 accordingly.
  • Interfaces with Business Unit Leaders, and with Finance and develops ROI, IRR and other financial measures.
  • Manages stakeholders' communication and escalates accordingly.
  • Adheres to program and project governance (controls).
  • Plans the overall project and monitors the progress and performs Daily project management throughout the project's life cycle.
  • Manages the projects budget and financial performance.
  • Coordinates the projects and their interdependencies.
  • Manages and utilizes resources.
  • Aligns the deliverables (outputs) to the project's outcome with the aid of the business change manager.
  • Read and follow the Underwriters Laboratories Code of Conduct and follow all physical and digital security practices.
  • Performs other duties as directed.


Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in Business, Engineering, Project Management, or similar preferred.
  • PMP certification required.
  • 3+ years of project management experience required.
  • Experience in the Fire Protection, Fire Alarm, or Fire Protection industries preferred.
  • MS Project or similar software knowledge preferred.
  • Must be organized and detail-oriented.
  • Strong communication and presentation skills.

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 $68,000-100,000 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 10% 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).

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About UL

UL is a global safety certification company headquartered in Northbrook, Illinois. It was founded in 1894 and has been providing safety testing, inspection, and certification services for over 125 years. UL operates in over 100 countries and has more than 14,000 employees worldwide. The company's mission is to promote safe living and working environments by advancing safety science. UL's services cover a wide range of industries, including consumer products, industrial equipment, building materials, and more.
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