Strategic Planning & Budget Manager

Porthouston; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Port Houston is seeking an Analysis & Planning Manager to lead budgeting, forecasting, and long-range financial planning across 18 MPF locations. You will supervise Vessel Scheduling and Turning Basin Clerks, guide cost analyses, and drive data-driven decisions with Finance and Infrastructure teams.

Strong leadership and communication are essential to advance strategic master planning and capital projects. The role requires a Bachelor’s degree and 5+ years in terminal logistics or equivalent

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Maritime Administration, Operations Management, Transportation, or related major.
• 5+ years related terminal logistics or management experience.
• Previous supervisory experience required.

Responsibilities

• Lead annual and 5-year budget development, in-year reforecasting, and long-range financial planning for the Multi-Purpose Facilities.
• Analyze budget-to-actual variances and report on revenue and expense trends.
• Manage Vessel Scheduling and Turning Basin Transportation Clerks and coach staff.
• Develop tools and methods for maintaining budget documents and sharing information with Finance.
• Ensure accuracy and integrity of operational and financial reporting.

Skills

Budgeting

Forecasting

Financial analysis

Leadership

Vessel scheduling

Strategic planning

Communication

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration

Maritime Administration

Operations Management

Transportation

Tools

Spreadsheets

ERP/Finance software

Database analysis

Job description

Port Houston is seeking an Analysis & Planning Manager to lead budgeting, forecasting, and long-range financial planning across 18 MPF locations. You will supervise Vessel Scheduling and Turning Basin Clerks, guide cost analyses, and drive data-driven decisions with Finance and Infrastructure teams.

Strong leadership and communication are essential to advance strategic master planning and capital projects. The role requires a Bachelor’s degree and 5+ years in terminal logistics or equivalent