Technology Manager

American Bureau of Shipping (ABS)

What You Will Do:

• Identify emerging industry and regulatory needs and recommend development of product / service development projects.
• Develop business cases for new projects based on collaboration / feedback and as directed for new projects.
• Establish partnerships with maritime research institutions, shipyards, and technology vendors to pursue joint development projects and government-funded research opportunities.
• Develop and execute R&D projects focused on maritime robotics, underwater/surface UAV s, autonomous vessels, and smart shipping technologies
• 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; and
• 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.

What You Will Need:

Education & Experience

• A Bachelor's degree or recognized equivalent in Marine Engineering and Naval Architecture. Masters or PhD in appropriate pertinent discipline preferred.

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

• Practical experience and knowledge in classification, marine & offshore industry / technologies and client relationships.
• Advanced knowledge and skills in use of MS Office applications and high level of familiarity with web based services. Ability to learn additional applications as required.
• Strong interpersonal and leadership skills to organize, manage and motivate personnel. Be able to assume a high level of individual responsibility.
• Working knowledge of the ABS Health, Safety, Quality & Environmental Management System.
• 10+ years of experience preferred