Technical Delivery Manager

American Bureau of Shipping (ABS); Houston (TX); On-site; USD 120,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental & vision

Health Savings Account

401K plan

Life insurance

Disability leave

Parental leave

Paid holidays

Paid vacation

Employee assistance program

Job summary

American Bureau of Shipping (ABS) is seeking a Technical Delivery Manager to steward large, cross-functional development and systems integration projects for ABS Professional Services. You will ensure quality control, consult on technical designs, and lead architects, team leads, and developers to timely product enhancements and deliverables.

You will collaborate with product managers, technical architecture, QA, and development to deliver high-quality software while mentoring staff and

Qualifications

• BS/BA degree in a technical field or equivalent experience.
• 2–4 years managing onshore/offshore development teams.
• 2–4 years delivering commercial applications and release engineering.
• 3–5 years leading execution projects and building project artifacts.

Responsibilities

• Provide assistance in technical design and code development projects.
• Direct project teams with Project Managers to meet timeframes.
• Oversee adherence to defined SDLC processes for software products.
• Monitor project progress and construct risk assessments and mitigations.
• Mentor Technical Leads in requirements analysis and backlog scheduling.
• Estimate efforts and resources with Project Managers; coordinate code drops.

Skills

Project management

Change management

Release management

Configuration management

Systems integration

SDLC methodologies

Quality assurance

Requirements gathering

Communication & mentoring

Education

BS/BA in technical field

Job description

Job Description

The Technical Delivery Manager will be responsible for stewardship of large, cross functional development and systems integration projects for ABS Professional Services. The Technical Delivery Manager will undertake responsibility for quality control and consulting on technical designs, systems development and build/release delivery of new and/or existing software products while working with the product managers, technical architecture, quality/testing department and the development team. The role involves managing and leading highly skilled architects, technical team leaders and product developers to ensure timely delivery of product enhancements and related deliverables.

The Technical Delivery Manager will be responsible for stewardship of large, cross functional development and systems integration projects for ABS Professional Services. The Technical Delivery Manager will undertake responsibility for quality control and consulting on technical designs, systems development and build/release delivery of new and/or existing software products while working with the product managers, technical architecture, quality/testing department and the development team. The role involves managing and leading highly skilled architects, technical team leaders and product developers to ensure timely delivery of product enhancements and related deliverables.

What You Will Do

• Provide assistance in technical design and code development projects.
• Work daily with Project Managers to direct project teams in the delivery of high-quality products within committed timeframes.
• Responsible for overseeing adherence by all Technical Team members to defined SDLC processes for software products and/or projects.
• Works daily with Project Managers to continuously monitor the overall progress of projects and constructing a risk assessment and mitigation plan as delivery schedules encounter unplanned issues. Works with the Project Manager to construct management communications as needed.
• Assist in mentoring and guiding Technical Leads in accurate requirements analysis, features scoping and backlog scheduling for multiple intermediate milestones until the final delivery.
• Work with Project Managers and Technical Leads to accurately estimate efforts, resource requirements, risks and constraints. Play a major role in defining code drop schedules and coordinating the alignment of code drop dependencies.

What You Will Need

Education & Experience

• BS/BA degree in a technical field or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• 2 ‒ 4 years of experience managing onshore/offshore development teams.
• 2 ‒ 4 years of experience delivering commercial applications (as opposed to internal facing projects); Should be conversant with release engineering, build and multi-releases.
• 3 ‒ 5 years of experience in application development as an execution project manager; Proven experience building project plans and artifacts used to manage complex software development activities.

Knowledge, Skills, And Abilities

• Skills and knowledge acquired through Development, Technical Lead, or Project Management are required in each of the following areas: Project Management, Change Management, Release Management, Configuration Management, Systems Integration, Systems Development Life Cycle Methodologies, Quality Assurance and Testing, Requirements Gathering, and Systems Analysis and Design.
• Strong history and track record of completing quality projects on time, as well as a proven track record in coaching and mentoring others to success.
• Exceptional interpersonal, organizational and communication skills (written & verbal).
• Excellent presentation skills and strong negotiation skills.
• Ability to anticipate and build contingency plans.
• Expert problem-solving skills.
• Ability to handle stressful situations with perseverance and professionalism.

It Would Be Nice If You Had

• Knowledge of employment law related to recruiting and staffing.
• Exposure to recruiting metrics including Time to Fill, Time to Hire, and Days Open.
• Experience with government hiring requirements including ITAR and security clearances.

Reporting Relationships

Reports to a Manager, Director or Executive level position.

Working Conditions

Work is primarily sedentary; exerting up to 10 pounds of force occasionally and/or a negligible amount of force frequently or constantly to lift, carry, push, pull or otherwise move objects.

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 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.

Equal Opportunity

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.