Program Manager

Job Description

The Program Manager is responsible for managing employees in the design, implementation, and support of computer applications for enhanced business and related technical processes.

What You Will Do:

• Manages multiple complex strategic projects/programs across the entire project lifecycle.
• Monitors, measures and reports on project portfolio status to IT and senior business leadership.
• Assists in strategic planning and visioning based on organization goals and objectives.
• Provides mentorship, support and guidance to project managers.
• Align and continually evaluate projects throughout the entire project lifecycle.
• Defines resources and schedule for project/program implementation.
• Create strategies for risk mitigation and contingency planning.
• Plans and schedule project deliverables, goals, and milestones.
• Collaborate with business leaders and stakeholders on the operational aspects of the projects.
• Performs team assessments and evaluations.
• Develop Requests for Proposals (RFP) for external services.
• Establish and maintain strong cross-team working relationships and collaboration.
• Reviews and ensures conformance with standards, policies and procedures involved with or related to the delivery of IMS services.

What You Will Need:

Education and Experience

• Bachelor's degree or recognized equivalent, preferably in data processing or a related field, from an accredited university or equivalent industry experience. Advanced degree or comparable on-the-job experience is preferred.
• Minimum of 10 years previous work-related experience.
• Experience with software applications similar to ABS core applications.
• Proven experience in Systems Development environment with project management responsibility for successful medium-scale multi-year projects.
• Prior administrative responsibility for three to five professionals.
• Prior experience working in organizations to support services provided to internal/external clients.
• Prior experience with financial reporting for capital projects and operations expenses.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Demonstrated project management skills and project management software skills, including planning, organizing and managing resources.
• Clear understanding of the organization's goals and objectives.
• Clarity and conciseness in oral and written communications; demonstrated capability to produce effective presentations for delivery to both technical and non-technical audiences.
• Strong interpersonal skills to achieve process changes and departmental goals within a matrixed organization; ability to communicate and work well with others at all levels of the corporation.
• Ability to obtain a working knowledge of the ABS Health, Safety, Quality and Environmental Management System.

Reporting Relationships:

Reports to Manager, Director, or Executive Level position.

About Us

We set out more than 160 years ago to promote the security of life and property at sea and preserve the natural environment. Today, we remain true to our mission and continue to support organizations facing a rapidly evolving seascape of challenging regulations and new technologies. Through it all, we are anchored by a vision and mission that help our clients find clarity in uncertain times.

ABS is a global leader in marine and offshore classification and other innovative safety, quality, and environmental services. We're at the forefront of supporting the global energy transition at sea, the application of remote and autonomous marine systems, cutting-edge technical solutions, and many more exciting advancements. Our commitment to safety, reliability, and efficiency is ever-present, guiding our clients to safer and more efficient operations.

About Our Benefits

ABS Group proudly offers a variety of industry-leading benefits designed to enhance the life and well-being of our employees and their families. These benefits include, but are not limited to, 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, and paid vacation time. The Company provides an Employee Assistance Plan (EAP) that offers additional support in personal wellness, including work-life services. ABS Group also offers a 401K plan with a generous company match, subject to plan requirements.

Equal Opportunity

The ABS Group of Companies is committed to the equal employment opportunity of its employees and prohibits discrimination against any employee or qualified applicant based on race, color, creed, religion, national origin, sex, gender identity, age, disability, marital status, sexual orientation, citizenship status or veteran status, or other non-work-related characteristics that may be protected under the law of the Federal Government or specific state employment laws.


Notice

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Other

This job description is not intended, and should not be construed, to be an all-inclusive list of responsibilities, skills, efforts or working conditions associated with the job of the incumbent. It is intended to be an accurate reflection of the principal job elements essential for making a fair decision regarding the pay structure of the job. #ogjs