Project Manager - Government Funded Projects

American Bureau of Shipping•Houston, TX

19d•Hybrid

About The Position

The Program Manager will serve as the primary point of contact responsible for the development, execution, and growth of ABS services supporting the Contract Research and Development (CRAD) projects. This role provides regular interaction with key research partners (university, labs, private organizations) and government agencies (DOD, DOE, DOT, etc.) who provide research funding to support Contracted Research activities. The position coordinates activities relating to the execution of contracted research projects and supports ABS marketing and business capture efforts. The successful candidate will work in person at the ABS office in Spring, TX with the opportunity for a hybrid schedule during the week.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in a STEM discipline (Science, Technology, Engineering, Mathematics).
Working knowledge of Project Management principles.
At least three (3) years of maritime industry experience.
Must be a United States citizen or green card holder.
Ability to multitask and manage a portfolio of cross-functional programs and projects – work prioritization, planning, collaboration, and management.
Proven track record of taking ownership and driving results.
Demonstrated leadership with the ability to effectively lead and work with a variety of organizations, management levels, cultures, and personalities.
Realization of financial aspects of approved business plans and budgets pertaining to the program.
English language fluency to conduct detailed business and technical communication at a professional level.
Ability to develop a working knowledge of ABS Rules, Guides, statutory regulations, and related instructions, as well as the ABS Employee Safety Policy.

Nice To Haves

Formal project management training (PMP certificate etc.).

Responsibilities

Serve as the primary point of contact for the CRAD projects in all areas of responsibility, provide program and contract focus, as well as a timely appraisal on work progress, schedule, budget, and technical problems, and recommend corrective actions to improve performance.
Execute the program by providing oversight to achieve cost, schedule, performance, and contractual requirements.
Ensure adequate and timely resources are provided to successfully execute the program.
Identify program issues and risks and implement mitigation actions.
Maintain prescribed financial controls.
Support proposal development and business capture teams as directed by Manager of Contracted Research and Development.
Prepare budget to actual on a quarterly basis in a timely manner.
Responsible for the preparation, accuracy, and submission of project invoices that complies with contract requirements.
Lead efforts to create new project accounts or PID including creating customer WCN (as needed) and coordinate kick off meetings internally and externally.
Manage the project from contract / award through completion, including subrecipient monitoring.
Provide oversight and influence of the program to ensure execution meets all contractual requirements, is within approved budget and schedule, and is in accordance with company quality requirements.
Direct and support development of schedules and plans that support business objectives, established budgets, resources, and deliverables for the program.
Work with all internal functional departments (e.g., Engineering, Technology, Sustainability, Survey) to ensure adequate and timely resources are provided to support successful project execution.
Conduct Program Management Reviews to communicate achievements, challenges, and measurement of progress to internal Senior Level Leadership every other week.
Responsible for the submission of all final reports and closeout activity, internally as well as external client requirements.