American Bureau of Shipping (ABS) · 9 hours ago
Project Manager
Houston, TX
Full-time
Hybrid
Mid, Senior Level
5+ years expAmerican Bureau of Shipping (ABS) is a global leader in marine and offshore classification and other innovative safety, quality, and environmental services. The Project Manager is responsible for overseeing project teams, acting as a liaison between various stakeholders, and ensuring the successful execution of projects in accordance with ABS policies and procedures.
EnergyNon ProfitTransportationRenewable EnergyLogisticsMarine TransportationShipping
Responsibilities
Acts as primary liaison between IMS, the functional staff and stakeholders on a project
Plans, schedules and coordinates various phases of work
Monitors progress of assigned projects, for both IMS and stakeholders
Acts as a professional specialist for the project in the application of related requirements, concepts, principles and processes
Remains knowledgeable of new methods and developments affecting the technical scope of assigned responsibilities and makes recommendations for process changes
Recommends new approaches to problems encountered
Recommends changes in methods, procedures or design where necessary
Prepares technically accurate and timely reports related to the project
Monitors the project to ensure maintenance of quality, content, consistency and continuity of work performed
Stays actively informed concerning technical, business and management developments affecting present and potential customers and communicates this information promptly to the appropriate senior level managers
Maintains files in an orderly and up-to-date manner in area of responsibility
Coaches, motivates, mentors and directs assigned resources to desired results
Identifies and manages project risks and issues
Qualification
Required
A minimum of five (5) years of IT project management-related experience
Possess exceptional communication skills both orally and in writing highly complex and unique technical issues to personnel in who may or may not be in related technical fields
Demonstrated experience managing multiple enterprise-level custom development projects, as well as supporting products and working with end-users for support and enhancements
The human relations skills necessary to maintain positive client contacts and provide leadership and motivation to subordinate staff and peers
The ability to identify, analyze, and solve complex and unique project-related problems
Ability to undertake short and long-term planning to provide for efficient and effective scheduling of work on the project
The ability to work well with others and strong employee relations skills
The desire and ability to work as a member of a team
Realization of financial aspects of approved business plans and budgets pertaining to the project
Working knowledge of the ABS Health, Safety, Quality, and Environmental Management System
Needs to be familiar with the ABS IMS Project Management Methodology (applicable to internal candidates only)
Preferred
Project Management Professional (PMP) Certification or equivalent certification and/or licenses in the area of specialization is preferred
A bachelor's degree in computer sciences or a recognized equivalent in an appropriate technical discipline is preferred
Project Management Professional (PMP) Certification or equivalent certification and/or licenses in the area of specialization are preferred
Benefits
Medical insurance (PPO and HD)
Dental and vision insurance
Health Savings Account (HSA)
Flexible Savings Account (FSA)
Life insurance
Accidental death and dismemberment insurance
Disability leave programs
Parental leave program
Paid holidays
Paid vacation time
Employee Assistance Plan (EAP)
401K plan with a generous company match
Company
American Bureau of Shipping (ABS)
Since its founding in 1862, ABS has been committed to setting standards for safety and excellence as one of the world’s leading ship classification organizations.
5001-10000 employees
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Funding
Current Stage
Late StageTotal Funding
$1MKey Investors
Innovation for Defence Excellence and Security
2025-07-22Grant· $1M
Leadership Team
Patrick Ryan
Senior Vice President & Chief Technology Officer
Stamatis Fradelos
VP of Regulatory Affairs
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