The Built Environment Product Specialist for Fire Safety and Security is tasked with developing the market approach strategy and product lifecycle roadmap for new and existing service line(s). The incumbent will also work with clients, industry and internal stakeholders to identify specific needs and develop new services that will fuel long-term business growth for the organization.  The Product Specialist will be responsible for the overall go-to-market strategy, testing the viability of the product/service, and successfully launching the product/service within specified timelines and revenue goals.  They will work collaboratively across all business functions necessary to launch and maintain TIC services for Fire Safety and Security within the areas of Detection, Suppression and Security. This includes working in continuous coordination with Engineering, Operations, Sales, Marketing, Regional Management and with external stakeholders.

　　Develop, champion and execute product strategies that ensure profitable growth and meet the businesses’ desired goals.

　　Own all product management functions, including product mix assessment, market share evaluation, pricing and margin management, competitive analysis, commercialization of new concepts and market acceptance of new services.

　　Lead business case development for new organic growth projects

　　Collaborates closely with Sales to conduct client discovery sessions and collect real-time client feedback to understand market needs, market trends, and UL’s unique value proposition in the industry.

　　Prioritize global service types into product roadmaps that are aligned with the Built Environment’s technology and research roadmap.

　　Actively engages with trade associations, regulators, specifiers, and other industry stakeholders to identify synergies, address concerns, and share UL expertise.

　　Ensure new product development remains on time and on budget.

　　Evaluate, advocate for and set key product priorities in line with the business strategy and objectives.

　　Understand and manage profitability metrics.

　　Define pricing & competitive positioning based on various regional differentiators.

　　Implement market research strategies based on customer and market requirements.

　　Recommends new services for development and engages with Engineering, Operations, Sales, and Marketing to develop and launch new offerings.

　　Implement the tools and processes needed to define the go to market strategy and vision for new services.

　　Facilitate Sales training and support for successful product / service launches.  

　　Work with Cross-Functional Teams to identify initiative investment requirements and develop capital resource requests as required.

　　Develop and coordinate executive presentations and de-briefings

　　Leverage marketing to develop world-class sales tools, templates, product collateral, white papers, customer case studies, and sales presentations.

　　Support a culture of creativity, collaboration, speed, innovation, excellence and fun while continuously elevating the quality and caliber of the business unit.

　　3-5 years of product management or new business development experience.

　　Bachelor’s degree in engineering, business, related field or comparable work experience.

　　Ability to work and communicate effectively with a global team. 

　　Ability to travel up to 15% both domestic and internationally. 

　　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.