Accelerated Management Trainee Program

Patriot Contract Services; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

A maritime contractor is seeking candidates for their Accelerated Management Trainee Program in Houston. This structured training lasts 24-36 months and includes rotations in departments such as Procurement, Operations, and HR. Ideal candidates should be pursuing a Bachelor's degree in Business Administration or Management and possess strong communication and analytical skills. The program aims to develop leadership abilities and enhance operational efficiency through collaborative projects. Opportunity for travel to California may be required.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in progress in related fields.
• Strong communication and analytical skills required.
• Enthusiasm for learning and technology is essential.
• Willingness to learn and take initiative.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Excel, PowerPoint, Word).
• High level of professionalism, integrity, and adaptability.
• Enthusiasm and Experience with AI technologies and the ability to introduce these technologies into workflows.

Responsibilities

• Participate in a structured training program covering various departments.
• Assist department managers with reporting, planning, and decision-making.
• Collaborate on projects to increase operational efficiency.
• Contribute to process automation initiatives and tech-focused improvement projects.
• Assist department managers in day-to-day tasks, reporting, planning, and decision-making.
• Analyze business performance and generate insights and technology solutions to support improvement initiatives.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams on projects aimed at increasing operational efficiency.
• Develop leadership, communication, and problem-solving skills through practical assignments.

Skills

Strong communication

Analytical skills

Tech-savvy problem-solving

Proficiency in Microsoft Office

Experience with AI technologies

Professionalism

Adaptability

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration or Management

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Patriot Maritime

Accelerated Management Trainee Program

Work Location: Houston, TX w/ travel to CA as needed

Patriot Maritime is a leading ship owner and maritime contractor to the U.S. Government providing ship management services to MARAD, the Military Sealift Command (MSC), and commercial vessels. ( www.patriotships.com ) Offices are located in Concord, CA and Houston, TX.

Position Summary

This is a structured training program lasting 24-36 months with 4 main rotations + 2 Alternative Rotations.

Key Responsibilities

• Participate in a structured training program covering company policies, processes, and departmental functions.
• Rotate through departments such as Procurement, Operations, Crewing, HR, Finance, and leadership to gain broad organizational exposure.
• Support managers with technology-enabled planning, workflow optimization, and project coordination.

• Contribute to process automation initiatives and tech-focused improvement projects.

• Assist department managers in day-to-day tasks, reporting, planning, and decision-making.
• Analyze business performance and generate insights and technology solutions to support improvement initiatives.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams on projects aimed at increasing operational efficiency.
• Develop leadership, communication, and problem-solving skills through practical assignments.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Management, or Maritime related (in progress)
• Strong communication, analytical, and tech-savvy problem-solving skills.
• Excellent written and verbal communication.
• Willingness to learn and take initiative.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Excel, PowerPoint, Word).
• High level of professionalism, integrity, and adaptability.
• Enthusiasm and Experience with AI technologies and the ability to introduce these technologies into workflows.

Patriot is an Equal Opportunity Employer and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any kind. Patriot is committed to providing employees with a work environment free of discrimination and harassment without regard to race, color, religion or belief, national or social or ethnic origin, gender, age, physical, disability, sexual/identity or orientation.