Job Description
UL Solutions is looking for a Manager of Process Excellence Sourcing & Real Estate to redesign and standardize how work gets done across Sourcing and Real Estate. You will map processes end to end (down to screen level inputs and handoffs) finalize templates and playbooks and drive adoption so teams and stakeholders know what to expect.
This role focuses on process design enablement and adoption. It does not own financial analytics category strategy negotiations deal execution or line management.
This is a full-time hybrid (3 days in office) position and can be located at our Northbrook IL or Chicago IL (with frequent travel to Northbrook office) offices.
RESPONSIBILITIES
This is a full-time hybrid (3 days in office) position and can be located at our Northbrook IL or Chicago IL (with frequent travel to Northbrook office) offices.
- Map current state and future state workflows across Sourcing and Real Estate including stage gates decision points and handoffs with screen level detail where applicable
- Identify redundancies and redesign processes to reduce rework improve clarity and increase predictability
- Own the templates and playbooks portfolio including creation refresh version control and publishing
- Produce crisp executive ready content that explains the process what to expect and what good looks like
- Drive adoption through co design lightweight training and enablement not process policing
- Apply an AI first mindset during process redesign so the future state is not manual by default
- Build and support internal workflows using Power Automate and be familiar with Copilot agents for internal enablement (lightweight practical use not a large agent build program)
- Define operational flow metrics (cycle time rework bottlenecks) and put in place systems and processes to measure track and report
- Establish simple Microsoft 365 information architecture so templates and playbooks are easy to find reuse and maintain
Integration Project Management: Apart from the above this role will be responsible for managing the Real Estate and Sourcing workstreams in acquisition integrations as needed.
What success looks like
- Priority processes are mapped end to end and teams are following a clear repeatable way of working
- A usable maintained library of templates and playbooks is published for Sourcing and Real Estate
- Operational flow metrics are defined and there is an ongoing way to measure and track them so you can see where work is slowing down and whether changes are helping
- Stakeholders experience clearer expectations fewer surprises and more consistent outputs
QUALIFICATIONS
- 7 plus years in operational excellence process design operations program management or consulting
- Proven ability to build templates and workflows that teams actually adopt
- Strong facilitation and influence skills in a matrix environment
- Strong writing and PowerPoint skills able to create executive ready artifacts
- Familiarity with Copilot agents plus Power Automate workflows and comfort using Microsoft 365 tools to enable adoption
- Experience partnering with Sourcing Procurement Real Estate Facilities Legal and Finance is a plus
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 $115000 to $145000 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) Holidays (9 days) Personal days (3 days) and sick time off (72 hours).
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A global leader in applied safety science UL Solutions (NYSE: ULS) transforms safety security and sustainability challenges into opportunities for customers in more than 110 countries. UL Solutions delivers testing inspection and certification services together with software products and advisory offerings that support our customers' product innovation and business growth. The UL Mark serves as a recognized symbol of trust in our customers' products and reflects an unwavering commitment to advancing our safety mission. We help our customers innovate launch new products and services navigate global markets and complex supply chains and grow sustainably and responsibly into the future. Our science is your advantage.
Skills Required
- 7 plus years in operational excellence process design operations program management or consulting
- Proven ability to build templates and workflows that teams actually adopt
- Strong facilitation and influence skills in a matrix environment
- Strong writing and PowerPoint skills
- Familiarity with Copilot agents plus Power Automate
- Experience partnering with Sourcing Procurement Real Estate Facilities Legal and Finance
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A global leader in applied safety science UL Solutions transforms safety security and sustainability challenges into opportunities for customers in more than 100 countries. UL Solutions delivers testing inspection and certification services together with software products and advisory offerings that support our customers’ product innovation and business growth. The UL Certification Marks serve as a recognized symbol of trust in our customers’ products and reflect an unwavering commitment to advancing our safety mission. We help our customers innovate launch new products and services navigate global markets and complex supply chains and grow sustainably and responsibly into the future. Our science is your advantage.
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Science is in our DNA; we are endlessly curious and passionate about seeking and speaking the truth. We take delight in knowing that our work makes a meaningful contribution to society and we are proud that our culture is centered on integrity collaboration inclusion and excellence.
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