Project Manager

Alliance International Inc.; Saint Petersburg (FL); On-site; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) matching

Life insurance

Paid time off

Parental leave

Vision insurance

Health, Vision and Dental plans

Bonus eligibility; up to 20%

Job summary

Alliance International Inc. is seeking a Drawback Project Manager to oversee duty drawback client accounts, ensure compliance, and manage service delivery.

The role requires strong knowledge of duty drawback regulations, excellent analytical abilities, and the talent to coordinate with clients and internal teams. You will drive project plans, track timelines, onboard new clients, collect data and documents, and guide analysts to timely, accurate work.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• 3–5 years of experience in project management, trade compliance, customs, duty drawback, or a related field.
• Strong analytical skills with ability to interpret charts, tables, and data outputs.
• Proficiency in Excel, PowerPoint, and other project tracking tools.
• Willingness to grow in a fast-paced, global work environment.

Responsibilities

• Plan, track, and manage duty drawback projects for assigned client accounts using Wrike and Microsoft tools.
• Lead and support the implementation of new client accounts, including onboarding and setup.
• Independently monitor and resolve action items to ensure deadlines, compliance, and client expectations are met.
• Coordinate data preparation, testing, and validation within internal systems.
• Partner with analytics to achieve revenue, recovery, and performance targets.
• Maintain understanding of regulations and compliance requirements for filing under all duty drawback provisions.
• Manage collection of documents to support regulatory compliance.
• Support SOP reviews and updates.

Skills

Project management

Trade compliance

Duty drawback regulations

Analytical skills

Excel

PowerPoint

Communication

Time management

Education

Bachelor’s degree

Tools

Wrike

Microsoft Office

Job description

Job Summary

The Drawback Project Manager is responsible for managing duty drawback client accounts while overseeing execution, compliance, and service delivery. This role requires strong knowledge of duty drawback regulations, strong analytical skills, and the ability to manage client relationships and account implementations.

This position relies heavily on project management skills to track action items, manage timelines, and coordinate with internal teams and clients to ensure all required data and documentation is collected, reviewed, and submitted on time. The Drawback Project Manager also provides oversight and guidance to assigned analysts to ensure accurate and timely completion of work.

Key Duties and Responsibilities

Account & Project Management

• Utilize Wrike our project management software and Microsoft tools to plan, track, and manage duty drawback projects for assigned client accounts, serving as the primary point of contact and owning overall project execution and account outcomes.


• Lead and support the implementation of new client accounts, including on-boarding, program setup, and process alignment.


• Independently monitor, manage, and resolve action items for ongoing accounts to ensure deadlines, compliance, and client expectations are consistently met.


• Support cross-functional teams by coordinating data preparation, testing, and validation within internal systems.


• Partner with and support the analytics team to achieve revenue, recovery, and performance targets for assigned accounts.


• Maintain a comprehensive understanding of regulations and compliance requirements for filing under all duty drawback claim provisions.


• Manage collection of document and records from various sources to support compliance with regulatory requirements.


• Support the analytics team in ensuring all general and client-specific SOPs are reviewed, maintained, and updated as needed.

Client Leadership & Communication

• Lead and facilitate client meetings with confidence, managing all aspects of communication, documentation, follow-up, and project coordination.


• Serve as the primary point of contact for gathering required documentation and data, while proactively managing client expectations.


• Communicate professionally and effectively with clients, internal teams, and government agencies.


• Respond to all correspondence in a thorough, accurate, concise, and timely manner.


• Participate in annual account reviews with clients to evaluate compliance, performance, and opportunities to maximize drawback recovery.

Qualifications & Skills

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent combination of education and experience.


• Three to five (3–5) years of relevant experience in project management, trade compliance, customs, duty drawback, or a related field.


• Working knowledge of Trade compliance or U.S. duty drawback regulations is a plus; training will be provided for candidates with strong project management skills who are new to drawback.


• Strong analytical skills, with the ability to interpret analytical charts, tables, and data outputs.


• Strong organizational and interpersonal skills with attention to detail.


• Ability to manage timelines, work independently, and drive projects to completion.


• Proficiency in Excel, PowerPoint, and other project tracking tools.


• Willingness to grow in a fast-paced, global work environment.

Benefits:

• Salary starting at $70,000-$100,000 annually for 3-5+ year experience


• 401(k) matching


• Life insurance


• Paid time off


• Parental leave


• Vision insurance


• Bonus eligibility; up to 20%


• Health, Vision and Dental plans