American Bureau of Shipping (ABS) · 7 hours ago
Program Manager, Operations
Houston, TX
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level, Lead/Staff
10+ years expAmerican Bureau of Shipping (ABS) is a global leader in marine and offshore classification and other innovative safety, quality, and environmental services. The Program Manager, Operations oversees program and contract performance, ensuring alignment with organizational goals and client expectations while managing multiple projects and supporting business development.
EnergyNon ProfitTransportationRenewable EnergyLogisticsMarine TransportationShipping
Responsibilities
Act as the primary point of contact for clients on assigned programs
Direct and support the development of schedules/timelines/cost plans that support the business objectives, established budgets, resources, and project deliverables for each project
Oversee day-to-day execution of the overall project delivery process, including coaching cross-functional teams
Review and influence projects to ensure projects are executed within the approved budget and schedule and in accordance with company Quality requirements
Prepares technically accurate and timely reports related to the program
Managing and utilizing resources across programs
Managing stakeholders’ communication and preparing communications for management and updates
Managing the primary project documentation from project initiation through completion in accordance with the process instruction
Ensure that invoices are correctly prepared in accordance with contractual terms and are issued to clients in a timely manner
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
Prepare and submit time charge records, expense reports, and invoice approvals in a timely manner in accordance with company procedures
Negotiate budgets, schedules, project terms, and conditions on specific proposal opportunities and change requests
Work with Survey and Engineering Management to establish staffing requirements supporting program execution
Qualification
Required
Typically requires a Bachelor of Science
Typically a minimum of 10‒16 years of project management-related experience in a lead role
Exceptional knowledge and handling of project management methodology and techniques
Ability to work positively with various individuals involved in the project
The ability to identify, analyze and solve complex and unique program-related problems
Ability to organize, plan, monitor, and control contractual project requirements, budgets, schedules, and technical work
Possesses exceptional verbal and written communication skills and highly complex and unique technical issues to personnel who may or may not be in related technical fields
Realization of financial aspects of approved business plans and budgets pertaining to the program
Ability to direct the execution of complex programs
Ability to learn the ABS Health, Safety, Quality & Environmental Management System
Ability to speak and write English fluently
Preferred
Preferably a Master of Science degree in Project Management or Engineering Management
Typically holds one of the following Project Management Professional certifications; PMP, PgMP, PfMP
Exceptional Proficiency with PM tools and software (i.e., MS Office and MS Project) will be 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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