ABS Group · 11 hours ago
Project Manager - AI Projects
Houston, TX
Full-time
Onsite
Mid, Senior Level
$80K/yr - $110K/yr
5+ years expABS Group is a global leader in marine and offshore classification and innovative safety services. They are seeking an exceptional Project Manager to lead end-to-end delivery of AI projects across a maritime portfolio, managing a team of specialists and ensuring project success in scope, schedule, budget, and quality.
ConsultingInformation Technology
Responsibilities
Operate at the intersection of commercial, technical, and operational teams to translate demand into executable, high-impact AI solutions across all AI Practice services
Lead end-to-end delivery of AI projects across a maritime portfolio, owning scope, schedule, budget, risk, and quality management
Serve as the primary point of contact for clients, building strong relationships, managing expectations, and driving high satisfaction and repeat business
Coordinate and allocate a team of 5 – 10 AI and domain specialists across multiple concurrent engagements, balancing workload, priorities, and development opportunities
Maintain delivery quality and consistency by enforcing standards, facilitating reviews, and driving continuous improvement across projects and workstreams
Partner with commercial and technical leads to translate pipeline demand into executable delivery plans, forecast resource needs, and support revenue and margin visibility
Track and report project and portfolio performance, providing clear status, risk, and financial updates to internal leadership and client stakeholders
Anticipate and manage project risks, dependencies, and issues, driving mitigation plans and structured decision-making across business lines
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree, with business or STEM disciplines preferred
5+ years of project management experience leading complex, technically focused projects in IT, OT, or engineering environments
Proven track record managing multi-stakeholder, multi-project portfolios in industrial or safety-critical sectors (e.g., maritime, energy, offshore, logistics, or similar)
Experience coordinating multidisciplinary technical teams and vendors, with responsibility for project financials, forecasts, and performance metrics
Familiarity with AI, data, or digitalization initiatives in operational environments is highly desirable, particularly within or adjacent to the maritime sector
Strong project management capabilities, including hands-on experience with scoping, scheduling, budgeting, risk and issue management, and status reporting across concurrent projects
Demonstrated financial acumen, including experience with project P&L, forecasting, margin management, and supporting commercial decisions
Proven ability to lead and coordinate multidisciplinary technical teams (e.g., data, AI, engineering, and domain experts) and align them to clear milestones and outcomes
Strong stakeholder management and communication skills, including engaging senior client sponsors and internal business leaders with clear, concise updates and recommendations
Familiarity with structured delivery frameworks (e.g., PMBOK, PRINCE2, Agile/Scrum) and proficiency with project/portfolio management tools (e.g., MS Project, Jira, Azure DevOps, or similar)
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to translate technical detail into actionable plans, trade-offs, and risk-based decisions
Ability to operate in matrixed, cross-business environments, coordinating demand and delivery across AI Strategy, AI Assistants, Custom Models, Process Optimization, Policy Optimization, and Data Standardization initiatives
Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail, with a disciplined approach to documentation, governance, and continuous improvement
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
ABS Group
ABS Group is a management consulting company that offers asset performance optimization and advanced engineering services.
1001-5000 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageLeadership Team
Ryan Moody
President & CEO
Frank Genco Sr.
Vice President of Strategic Partnerships
Recent News
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