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Director, Special Projects
Location:
Houston, TX
Description:
As Director of Special Projects, you will take on a wide range of responsibilities to support the Chief Executive Officer and the Wavesight organization as a whole. The Director of Special Projects is responsible for supporting and improving the CEO's effectiveness through Executive Presentations, strategic planning, project management and coordination of executive decisions and action items. This position is a critical partner in defining and managing the cadence of business as well as coordinating and connecting teams and work streams to ensure the business is moving quickly and in the right direction. This role serves as a coordinator for executive business analysis, presentation, and special projects, working with a vast array of stakeholders on both the strategic vision and project execution.Working Schedule The preferred candidate for this position should be located in the Greater Houston area and open to work a hybrid schedule with three (3) days in the ABS Headquarters Office located in Spring, Texas, and two (2) days of remote work. What You Will Do: * Collaborate closely with the CEO and executive team to develop, refine, and execute strategic plans and initiatives that drive the company's growth and success. * Help CEO identify priorities, and strategically align their time with those priorities. * Act as a key thought partner, brainstorming and identifying solutions to challenges. * Provide high-level support to the CEO, including preparing briefing / board materials, reports, memos, conducting research, and coordinating meetings and communications with internal and external stakeholders. * Lead and oversee key projects, programs, and initiatives from conception to completion, ensuring alignment with organizational goals, timelines, and resources. * Plan, organize, and run meetings with internal and external stakeholders and own follow-up action items. * Establish and maintain systems for tracking and monitoring key performance indicators (KPIs), providing regular updates and insights to the CEO and executive team. Stay informed about industry trends, competitive dynamics, and regulatory developments, providing strategic insights and recommendations to the CEO and executive team. Provide weekly Reports, Scorecards, and Dashboards to the CEO. * Support ad-hoc projects. What You Will Need: Education and Experience * Minimum ten (10) years' experience in technology operations consulting / strategy / stakeholder and project management or related experience; some high-growth operations or startup experience is strongly preferred. * Bachelor's degree required. Knowledge, Skills and Abilities * Experience in organizing and supporting multiple teams. * Experience in planning and leading complex strategic initiatives. * Experience in Program Management and/or Business Operations. * Organized, detail-oriented, strategic, and process driven. * Strong interpersonal skills: ability to communicate, present, influence, and explain across multiple cross-functional stakeholders and management levels. * Ability to define metrics for success and track KPIs towards those metrics. * Exceptional verbal and written communication skills. * Self-starter who loves to own things from start to completion. You make things happen and don't need to ask for permission first. * Ability to influence at all levels in the organization. * Ability to effectively adjust in a dynamic, ever-changing environment. * Ability to make timely, effective, and principled decisions. * Excellent communication skills with internal and external customers (i.e., all levels of personnel) in an effective and professional manner. * Proven ability to lead peer employees to accomplish various tasks within specified time requirements. * Strong organizational skills, ability to work within a team environment, results oriented. * Should possess a high level of integrity and confidentiality. * Strong commitment to the tasks assigned and willing to work under pressure * Ability to develop a working knowledge of ABS Rules, Guides, statutory regulations, and related instructions, as well as the ABS Employee Safety Policy. Reporting Relationships:Reports to Chief Executive Officer.Notice: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. ยง 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.ABOUT USAbout ABS Wavesight ABS Wavesight is the new ABS Affiliate maritime software as a service (SaaS) company dedicated to helping shipowners and operators streamline compliance while maintaining competitive,more efficient, and sustainable operations. Our mission is to develop world-class software products that improve vessel performance for the health of our seas, environment and self. The ABS Wavesight portfolio is comprised of best-in-class proprietary technology and third-party integrations that offer unparalleled insight into every aspect of a fleet's operations. Backed by ABS's 160-year legacy of maritime innovation and experience, our products are collectively installed on more than 5,000 vessels across the global fleet. Learn more about ABS Wavesight by visiting www.abswavesight.com. About Our Benefits ABS Wavesight 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 additional support in personal wellness, including work-life services. ABS Wavesight also offers a 401K plan with a generous company match, subject to plan requirements. Equal Opportunity ABS Wavesight 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. Notice 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. Other 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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American Bureau Of Shipping
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