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UL Solutions

Global safety testing, certification, and inspection

Director – Global Industry Leader - Digital Solutions

Corporate StrategyConfirmed live in the last 24 hours
Full-timeIn-person

About the Job

Requirements

  • A university degree equivalent to a bachelor's degree in Business or a related discipline is required.
  • An MBA or equivalent advanced degree is preferred.
  • Senior leadership skills are required.
  • M&A exposure or experience is required.
  • Experience working in cybersecurity, artificial intelligence, and other software-intensive or digital solutions is required.
  • Understanding of product management and the software lifecycle is required; consulting experience or exposure is preferred.
  • Experience with complex customer interactions, products, and services is required.
  • A track record of building strong people and teams is required.
  • Regional experience, including cultural, market, and business practices, is required.
  • Experience implementing significant organizational changes is required.
  • Business and financial acumen are required.
  • Analytical and problem-solving skills are required.
  • Technological savvy, including understanding the impact of technology on UL, its products and services, and customers, is required.
  • Ability to drive growth through various business models, including TIC and software/digital models, is required.
  • Extensive experience modernizing legacy systems, securing critical infrastructure, or building next-generation platforms is required.
  • Ability to execute is required.

Responsibilities

  • Establish and communicate the vision and strategy for Digital Solutions across the Consumer customer operating units and provide input to enterprise-wide strategy.
  • Drive consistent and efficient global processes for seamless customer delivery.
  • Develop and help implement an organizational framework and delivery model for digital solutions.
  • Identify and design growth strategies and innovation to address evolving client demands and requirements within the Digital Solutions industry, and create the required service portfolio beyond ULS's traditional business.
  • Establish relevant contacts with potential key technology and strategic alliance partners and develop a commercial partnership strategy.
  • Guide and support change initiatives and new business models.
  • Champion an engaged, inclusive, and attractive work environment for ULS employees.
  • Support global Industry/Service Line P&L within the COU, aligning with Regional GMs and other industry leaders.
  • Provide support and direction for specific challenges with a major business impact.
  • Oversee continuous improvement projects to improve internal and external efficiency.
  • Ensure the right talent is in place to support business needs.
  • Evaluate and recommend low-cost or optimal delivery models that meet customer needs without compromising quality.
  • Interact with key customers and other stakeholders.
  • Attend industry events and network with customers and key stakeholders.
  • Engage in deep dives with large and complex customers.

Desired Qualifications

  • Consulting experience or exposure is preferred.

About the Company

UL Solutions

Global safety testing, certification, and inspection

UL Solutions tests, inspects, and certifies products and systems to ensure safety, security, and sustainability. It works by evaluating electronics, mobility, cybersecurity, and energy technologies against established standards, performing lab tests and risk assessments, and applying the UL Mark to passing products. Its differentiators include a long history dating back to 1894, a 2022 pivot to a for-profit unit with an IPO in 2024, and a global, cross-domain scope across fire, electrical, cybersecurity, and sustainable energy Safety science and advisory services. The goal is to help manufacturers manage supply-chain risks and bring safer, more reliable products to market.

Company size
10,001+
Company stage
IPO
Headquarters
Northbrook, IL
Founded
1894

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