UL Standards & Engagement
Business Operations Manager
UL Standards & Engagement, Washington, District of Columbia, us, 20022
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Business Operations Manager
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UL Standards & Engagement .
Job Description We have an exciting opportunity for a
Business Operations Manager
at UL Standards & Engagement. This is a hybrid opportunity based in Evanston, IL OR Washington, DC. The Manager will provide operational leadership and enterprise-level coordination to advance the mission of UL Standards & Engagement (ULSE) to make the world safer, more secure, and sustainable. As a partner to senior leadership, the Manager, Business Operations will translate organizational strategy into actionable operational plans, drive cross-functional alignment, and ensure delivery of high priority initiatives. The Manager will enable organizational effectiveness, operational excellence, and implement scalable solutions to drive continuous improvement.
Responsibilities
Lead execution of organizational priorities, high‑impact initiatives, and enterprise level projects that advance strategic goals and align with critical focus areas.
Serve as trusted thought partner to senior leaders, lead problem solving and decision making on complex issues and provide actionable solutions that deliver measurable outcomes.
Oversee complex projects with cross functional scope. Plan and allocate resources effectively, monitor dependencies, resolve escalated issues and drive accountability for results. Support enterprise‑level projects, ensuring strategic alignment.
Build and maintain systems to drive operational excellence, and performance rigor. Embed continuous improvement, evaluate organizational processes, identify gaps, streamline workflows and implement best practices to maximize efficiency and impact.
Design and implement enterprise frameworks and mechanisms to measure progress, track impact, and enhance organizational effectiveness.
Enable cross‑functional collaboration, coordinate with internal teams to align execution of critical projects, foster accountability and ensure goal achievement.
Represent ULSE with external stakeholders and strategic partners, develop trust and credibility through effective communication. Support medium to large scale events, represent ULSE at meetings and external engagements, and occasionally promote the organization through public speaking or event participation.
Develop and deliver high‑quality communications including reports, proposals, briefings, presentations and talking points. Partner with leadership and contributors to prepare materials for internal leadership and Board of Directors meetings, driving informed decision making and effective engagement.
Anticipate future organizational challenges and opportunities and ensure operational initiatives evolve in alignment with external trends, stakeholder expectations, and emerging challenges.
Maintain continued awareness of industry trends and external context related to safety standards, offering insight to inform strategic decisions.
What Makes You a Great Fit
Expertise in translating strategic vision and organizational priorities into measurable outcomes, optimizing resources, and building systems that deliver operational efficiencies.
Proven success leading complex, multi‑stakeholder programs, and ensuring delivery of high‑impact results.
Exceptional problem solving and analytical skills with ability to synthesize complex information into actionable insights.
Exceptional leadership and influencing skills, with proven success building cross‑functional alignment, strong partnerships, and fostering collaboration across teams with ability to build buy‑in and commitment to organizational priorities and solutions with broad impact.
Excellent writer, communicator and presenter able to articulate information effectively to diverse stakeholders and convey clear actionable messages.
Strategic thinker able to innovate and adapt in a dynamic industry landscape.
Professional Education And Experience Requirements
Bachelor’s degree required in business, public policy, management, or related field. Advanced degree preferred.
Minimum 9 years of experience in business operations, project leadership, strategic planning and implementation or related work experience.
Track record of achievement leading organizational change, large‑scale cross‑functional initiatives and driving results in complex organizations.
Familiarity with project management software and collaboration platforms. Experience with Microsoft Office 365 – including Teams and PowerBI, Wrike, Asana, Monday and Google Workspace preferred.
Salary Range $119,260.28 - $163,982.88.
Employment Type Full‑time.
Seniority Level Director.
Job Function Management and Manufacturing.
Industries Public Safety.
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Business Operations Manager
role at
UL Standards & Engagement .
Job Description We have an exciting opportunity for a
Business Operations Manager
at UL Standards & Engagement. This is a hybrid opportunity based in Evanston, IL OR Washington, DC. The Manager will provide operational leadership and enterprise-level coordination to advance the mission of UL Standards & Engagement (ULSE) to make the world safer, more secure, and sustainable. As a partner to senior leadership, the Manager, Business Operations will translate organizational strategy into actionable operational plans, drive cross-functional alignment, and ensure delivery of high priority initiatives. The Manager will enable organizational effectiveness, operational excellence, and implement scalable solutions to drive continuous improvement.
Responsibilities
Lead execution of organizational priorities, high‑impact initiatives, and enterprise level projects that advance strategic goals and align with critical focus areas.
Serve as trusted thought partner to senior leaders, lead problem solving and decision making on complex issues and provide actionable solutions that deliver measurable outcomes.
Oversee complex projects with cross functional scope. Plan and allocate resources effectively, monitor dependencies, resolve escalated issues and drive accountability for results. Support enterprise‑level projects, ensuring strategic alignment.
Build and maintain systems to drive operational excellence, and performance rigor. Embed continuous improvement, evaluate organizational processes, identify gaps, streamline workflows and implement best practices to maximize efficiency and impact.
Design and implement enterprise frameworks and mechanisms to measure progress, track impact, and enhance organizational effectiveness.
Enable cross‑functional collaboration, coordinate with internal teams to align execution of critical projects, foster accountability and ensure goal achievement.
Represent ULSE with external stakeholders and strategic partners, develop trust and credibility through effective communication. Support medium to large scale events, represent ULSE at meetings and external engagements, and occasionally promote the organization through public speaking or event participation.
Develop and deliver high‑quality communications including reports, proposals, briefings, presentations and talking points. Partner with leadership and contributors to prepare materials for internal leadership and Board of Directors meetings, driving informed decision making and effective engagement.
Anticipate future organizational challenges and opportunities and ensure operational initiatives evolve in alignment with external trends, stakeholder expectations, and emerging challenges.
Maintain continued awareness of industry trends and external context related to safety standards, offering insight to inform strategic decisions.
What Makes You a Great Fit
Expertise in translating strategic vision and organizational priorities into measurable outcomes, optimizing resources, and building systems that deliver operational efficiencies.
Proven success leading complex, multi‑stakeholder programs, and ensuring delivery of high‑impact results.
Exceptional problem solving and analytical skills with ability to synthesize complex information into actionable insights.
Exceptional leadership and influencing skills, with proven success building cross‑functional alignment, strong partnerships, and fostering collaboration across teams with ability to build buy‑in and commitment to organizational priorities and solutions with broad impact.
Excellent writer, communicator and presenter able to articulate information effectively to diverse stakeholders and convey clear actionable messages.
Strategic thinker able to innovate and adapt in a dynamic industry landscape.
Professional Education And Experience Requirements
Bachelor’s degree required in business, public policy, management, or related field. Advanced degree preferred.
Minimum 9 years of experience in business operations, project leadership, strategic planning and implementation or related work experience.
Track record of achievement leading organizational change, large‑scale cross‑functional initiatives and driving results in complex organizations.
Familiarity with project management software and collaboration platforms. Experience with Microsoft Office 365 – including Teams and PowerBI, Wrike, Asana, Monday and Google Workspace preferred.
Salary Range $119,260.28 - $163,982.88.
Employment Type Full‑time.
Seniority Level Director.
Job Function Management and Manufacturing.
Industries Public Safety.
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