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UL LLC
Project Manager / Program Manager
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What they do
A Project Manager manages work on projects with a defined scope, start and completion point. Leads project teams, manages project budgets and schedules; manages contractors and communications with stakeholders. May manage projects in construction, information technology or in other industries.
$104,706 / year median in Illinois
+0% projected growth
Job Description
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. SKILLS Strong project management and team leadership skills. Strong written and verbal communication skills, with sponsor reporting and escalation experience. Ability to clearly communicate technical concepts to both technical and non-technical audiences. Strong facilitation, collaboration, negotiation, and presentation skills. Ability to anticipate risks and devise solutions in the moment. Focused and versatile team player who is comfortable under pressure, ambiguity, frequent change, or unpredictability. Understand current and future business goals and ongoing IT issues to ensure business success. Understanding of software development lifecycles (i.e. Agile, SCRUM, Waterfall, Iterative). In depth understanding of project management concepts.