Director, Global Industry Leader, Digital Solutions

Director, Global Industry Leader, Digital Solutions

Northbrook, IL, United States and 1 more

Job Description

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.

Responsibilities

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

Qualifications

• 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 estimatedsalary 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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About Us

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.

About the Team

Imagine getting your hands on new technology before it hits the shelves. To dig deep and figure out exactly how it works. That’s what we do. We lift the lid and test the boundaries on a huge range of products, from health-monitoring smart watches monitoring to electric vehicles loaded with the latest software. We’re always looking for people who are passionate about innovation, embrace change and love new and exciting challenges. Join our team, influence emerging technology and forge a successful career at the center of safety science.

Job Info

• Job Identification 8657
• Job Category General/Business Management
• Posting Date 03/09/2026, 08:19 PM
• Degree Level Bachelor's Degree
• Locations 333 Pfingsten Road, Northbrook, IL, 60062, US 2500 Bee Cave Road Building 1, #300, Austin, TX, 78746, US

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