Senior Technology Adoption Specialist

Job Description

We have an exciting opportunity for a Senior Technology Adoption Specialist at UL Research Institutes and UL Standards & Engagement, based in our Evanston, IL office.

The Senior Technology Adoption Specialist will be responsible for leading the integration and effective use of advanced technologies across the organization. Will also be responsible for developing and executing strategies for implementing IT tools and capabilities, managing organizational change processes, and delivering training to ensure end-user proficiency. Working closely with leadership, the specialist provides expertise to enhance business efficiency and productivity through IT adoption and integration into core processes.

UL Research Institutes and UL Standards & Engagement :

At UL Research Institutes (ULRI) and UL Standards & Engagement (ULSE), we expand the boundaries of safety science to create a more secure and sustainable world. For more than a century, we have studied the unintended consequences of innovation, designed solutions to mitigate risk, created new safety standards and shared our findings with academia, scientists, manufacturers, and policymakers across industries. We identify critical safety and sustainability issues, asking the tough questions because we believe a safer world begins with knowledge.

What you'll learn and achieve :

As the Senior Technology Adoption Specialist, you will play a key role in the rapid growth of UL as you :

• Develop and implement comprehensive roadmaps to support the adoption of new IT tools and capabilities, including collaboration platforms and artificial intelligence solutions.
• Create and maintain detailed documentation, including user guides, best practices, process flows, and training materials to support technology adoption.
• Design and deliver training programs to educate end users on new technologies and ensure proficiency in their application.
• Conduct site assessments to identify opportunities for adopting new technologies that align with business needs and improve technical literacy.
• Lead organizational change management efforts to support the adoption of new systems while minimizing business disruptions.
• Monitor and evaluate the effectiveness of technology adoption strategies and training programs, adjusting plans based on performance data and feedback.
• Collaborate with stakeholders to gather input, align adoption strategies with business goals, and ensure solutions meet end-user needs.
• Identify and integrate IT tools into business processes to improve efficiency, streamline operations, and enhance productivity.
• Research and apply industry trends and best practices to continuously improve adoption strategies and training delivery.
• Manage relationships with external vendors and service providers to support the successful implementation of new technologies and training programs.
• Performs other duties as directed.

What you'll experience working at UL Research Institutes and UL Standards & Engagement : We have pursued our mission of working for a safer, more secure, and sustainable world for nearly 130 years, embedding conscientious stewardship into everything we do.

What makes you a great fit :

While no one candidate will embody every quality, the successful candidate will bring many of the following professional competencies and personal attributes :

Professional education and experience requirements for the role include :

About UL Research Institutes and UL Standards & Engagement

UL Research Institutes and UL Standards & Engagement are nonprofit organizations dedicated to advancing safety science research through the discovery and application of scientific knowledge. We conduct rigorous independent research and analyze safety data, convene experts worldwide to address risks, share knowledge through safety education and public outreach initiatives, and develop standards to guide safe commercialization of evolving technologies. We foster communities of safety, from grassroots initiatives for neighborhoods to summits of world leaders. Our organization employs collaborative and scientific approaches with partners and stakeholders to drive innovation and progress toward improving safety, security, and sustainability, ultimately enhancing societal well-being.

Our affiliate, UL Solutions, stands alongside us in working for a safer and more sustainable world. UL Solutions conducts testing, verification and certification, and provides training and advisory services, along with data-driven reporting and decision-making tools, for customers around the world.

To learn more, visit our websites UL.org and ULSE.org.

Salary Range :

$81,456.37-$112,002.51

Pay type : Salary