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Director, Global Industry Leader, Digital Solutions
Northbrook, ILApril 4th, 2026
Lead strategic, sustainable and profitable growth within the Testing, Inspection, Certification Digital solutions industry through solving customers' key challenges and collaborating across the enterprise while fostering a winning culture.
Establish and communicate the vision and strategy of Digital solutions across the Consumer customer operating units (COU) and serve as input to enterprise-wide strategy
Drive consistent and efficient global processes for seamless customer delivery
Develop & help implement organizational framework and delivery model for digital solutions
Identify and design growth strategies and innovation to cater to evolve client demands and requirements within Digital Solutions industry, and create the required service portfolio, beyond ULS traditional business.
Establish relevant contacts with potential key technology/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 with a winning culture
Responsible for supporting global Industry / Service line P&L within the COU, aligning with Regional GMs and other industry leaders
Provide support and direction for specific challenges that have major impact on the business
Oversee continuous improvement projects to improve efficiency both internal and external
Ensure the right talent is in place to support the needs of the business
Evaluate and recommend low cost/optimal delivery models that can meet customer needs without compromising on the quality
Interact with key customers and other stakeholders
Attend industry events and network with customers and key stakeholders
Engage in "deep dives" with big and complex customers
University Degree (Equivalent to Bachelor's degree) in Business, or a related discipline
MBA or equivalent advanced degree is preferredSenior leadership skills
M&A exposure/experience
Experience of working in Cyber security, AI, and other software intensive/digital solutions.
Understanding of Product management & Software lifecycle; consulting experience/exposure preferred
Experience with complex customer interactions, products, and services
Track record of building strong people/teams
Regional experience (culture, market, business practices, etc.)
Experience implementing significant organizational changes
Business and financial acumen
Analytical and problem solving skills
Technological savvy - impact of technology on UL, product/service, and customers, a
Ability to drive growth through various business models - TIC as well as software/digital,
Extensive experience in modernizing legacy systems, securing critical infrastructure, or building next-generation platforms.
Ability to execute
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 $170,000 to $227,000 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 30% of the base salary and a 30% RSU grant. 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 (20 days), holiday including floating holidays (12 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.
UL LLC has been and will continue to be an equal opportunity employer. To assure full implementation of this equal employment policy, we will take steps to assure that:
Persons are recruited, hired, assigned and promoted without regard to race, color, age, sex or gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, transgender status, religion, creed, national origin, ethnicity, citizenship, ancestry, disability, genetic information, military or veteran status, pregnancy, marital or familial status, or any other protected category under applicable law.
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