Manager, Future Freedom
American Bureau of Shipping (ABS)
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American Bureau of Shipping (ABS) is seeking a Future Freedom Manager to guide the identification, development, and deployment of advanced ABS services and capabilities. This role focuses on aligning technology roadmaps with corporate strategy and customer needs.
You will lead multi-disciplinary teams, develop business cases for new initiatives, and ensure successful delivery within budget and schedule while communicating capabilities to clients and internal stakeholders.
Qualifications
- 10+ years of experience preferred.
- Bachelor's degree or recognized equivalent in Engineering or Science required.
- Master's or PhD preferred.
Responsibilities
- Identify emerging industry and regulatory needs and propose development of product/service projects.
- Develop business cases for new projects and coordinate with ABS leadership.
- Oversee technical scope, project plans and delivery within budget and timeline.
- Communicate capabilities to internal and external stakeholders and enhance client-facing efforts.
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Job description
The Future Freedom Manager assists and advises the organization to ensure ABS services and capabilities are identified, developed and implemented to the benefit of the organization.
The Future Freedom Manager assists and advises the organization to ensure ABS services and capabilities are identified, developed and implemented to the benefit of the organization.
- Identify emerging industry and regulatory needs and recommend development of product / service development projects.
- Practical experience and knowledge in System Architecture, Software Architecture, automated deployments using CI/CD pipelines, and Secure Software Development practices.
- Hands-on knowledge of GenAI development, data engineering pipelines, API management, microservices, and integration patterns used in regulated cloud enterprise environments.
- Skill in prioritizing initiatives, managing budgets, driving organizational change, and aligning technology roadmaps with ABS strategic objectives.
- Strong interpersonal and leadership skills to organize, motivate, mentor, and develop engineering teams while assuming high individual responsibility.
- Develop business cases for new projects based on collaboration / feedback and as directed for new projects.
- Work with ABS senior management and peers and, where appropriate, supervise direct reports, to achieve:
- Alignment of projects with corporate, business unit, Technology and product strategy.
- Development of business cases / project proposals / product strategy and marketing tools;
- Awareness and communication of competitor and business intelligence;
- Detailed planning of the technical scope and schedule of projects for development;
- Execution of technical development, the approval of deliverables and implementation of projects;
- Participation in Committee meetings for review and approval of projects;
- Monitoring projects for timely delivery within budget and to improve project development efficiency;
- Development and coordination of corporate responses on key client issues as requested within domain expertise;
- Communicate the best use of new technologies, services and products to internal and external stakeholders.
- Enhance client-facing efforts through the communication of capabilities to ABS business development and engineering/survey staff, clients and external organizations.
- Evaluate any direct reports performance on project development and provide feedback to the Director/VP.
- 10+ years of experience preferred.
- Bachelor's degree or recognized equivalent in Engineering or Science required.
- Master's or PhD preferred.
- Practical experience and knowledge in System Architecture, Azure configuration, build and deployment and Gen AI development.
- Practical experience and knowledge in classification, marine & offshore industry technologies and client relationships.
- Advanced knowledge and skills in Microsoft Office applications and web-based services.
- Strong interpersonal and leadership skills to organize, manage and motivate personnel.
- Working knowledge of the ABS Health, Safety, Quality & Environmental Management System.
Reports to a Director or Executive-level position. May have Individual Contributor direct reports.
This position requires access to information that is subject to control by the Export Administration Regulations and/or the International Traffic in Arms Regulations. Any offer of employment shall be contingent upon the Company's verification that the candidate is a “U.S. Person” or upon the receipt of all necessary export licenses or authorizations that may be required by U.S. export control laws. “U.S. Persons” are defined as U.S. citizens, U.S. lawful permanent residents (i.e., “green card” holders), or any individual granted protected status under the Immigration and Nationality Act (8 U.S.C.
- 1324b(a)(3)), including asylees and refugees. In the event a candidate refuses or cannot otherwise provide the necessary information for the Company to determine whether such licenses may be required, or for the Company to obtain any required licenses, the Company shall maintain the exclusive right to discontinue the application process and/or withdraw any contingent offer that has been made.
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.
ABS Bureau 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 support in personal wellness, including work-life services. ABS Bureau also offers a 401K plan with a generous company match, subject to plan requirements.
ABS Bureau 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.
ABS and Affiliated Companies (ABS) will not pay a fee to any third-party agency without a valid ABS Master Service Agreement (MSA) authorized and signed by Human Resources. Any resume, CV, application, or other forms of candidate submission provided to any employee of ABS without a valid MSA on file will be considered property of ABS, and no fee will be paid.
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
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