Project Management Specialist, Operations - Military Veterans
at ABS
The Project Management Operations Specialist is responsible for a specific area of project management. These areas could include scheduling, cost management, risk management, vendor coordination, or other relevant areas as assigned. In addition, the Specialist supports the Project Manager and their associated projects.
What You Will Do:
- Involved in the management of multiple vendor projects and small-scale projects
- Initiates and implements Vendor Coordination/Project Management procedures for assigned responsibilities
- Assist in the development of schedules/timelines/cost plans that support the business objectives, established budgets, resources, and project deliverables for each project
- Support day-to-day execution of the overall project delivery process.
- As directed, monitor that projects are executed within the approved vendor budget and schedule and per company Quality requirements
- Support the managing risks and issues
- Prepares technically accurate and timely reports related to the project.
- Support Managing stakeholders' communication and prepare communications for management and updates.
- Assist in managing the main project documentation and the project initiation document.
- Prepares accurate and timely reports related to project progress to internal/external stakeholders regularly as assigned.
- Support invoice development that is properly prepared following contractual terms and is issued to clients promptly.
- Performs follow-up on outstanding vendor/project issues necessary to support the fulfillment of ABS deliverables
- Prepare and submit time charge records and expense reports promptly per company procedures.
Education and Experience
- Bachelor's degree or recognized equivalent in Business, Marketing, or related discipline preferred.
- At least one year of experience in the maritime industry is preferred.
- At least one (1) year of experience related to project management is preferred.
- PMI-PBA, PMI-ACP, PMI-RMP, PMI-SP, or a general certification in Project Management is preferred.
- Ability to speak and write English fluently
- Knowledge of project management methodologies and techniques
- Ability to work positively with a wide range of individuals involved in the project
- The ability to identify, analyze and solve project-related problems.
- Ability to organize, plan, monitor, and control project contractual requirements, budgets, schedules, and technical work.
- Ability to utilize personal computer applications, including spreadsheets, email, and internet browsers.
- Ability to communicate technical aspects of projects and work assignments to peers and clients.
- The desire and ability to work as a member of a team.
- Realization of financial aspects of approved business plans and budgets about the project.
- Working knowledge of the ABS Health, Safety, Quality & Environmental Management System.
Reports to a Senior Project Manager, Program Manager, Director, or Executive level position and has no direct reports.
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