Specialist, Commercial Training Operations at American Bureau of Shipping (ABS) in Houston, Texas

Job Description:

The Specialist, Commercial Training Operations, is the primary owner responsible for planning, checklists, logistics management, and event coordination necessary for ensuring successful, high-quality delivery of training courses - both live instructor-led and web-based on-demand deliveries. This includes serving as customers' primary point of contact after training is booked. The Specialist will ensure close coordination with customers is carried out in a way that guarantees a smooth, high-quality delivery.


What You Will Do:

• Oversee the logistics of the training delivery system to ensure smooth operation of both in-person and virtual courses.
• Ensure timely access to course materials for instructors and students, maintaining a high standard of course delivery.
• Actively troubleshoot and resolve any logistical or technical issues during course delivery.
• Maintains course delivery statistics for the commercial training department.
• Manage the course evaluation process, ensuring feedback is accurately collected and analyzed.
• Utilize feedback to make actionable recommendations for course improvement and report these to the product management team.
• Administer the virtual delivery platform, providing support for any technical issues encountered by instructors or participants.
• Ensure reliable operation of virtual training environments, enhancing user experience and satisfaction.
• Cultivate and maintain robust relationships with instructors involved in ABS training programs.
• Coordinates the scheduling of presenters / facilitators for classroom training sessions
• Ensure instructors are fully informed about their responsibilities, course materials, and training delivery logistics.

What You Will Need:


Education and Experience

• Bachelor's degree in Business, Maritime Studies, or a related field. Additional education in a relevant field, such as education administration, is a plus.
• A minimum of 2 years of experience in managing course delivery and fulfillment in a training-related business, with a strong preference for experience in the maritime or shipping industry or an analogous field in which international regulations and supply chain/logistics play a central role.
• Proven project management skills, with a track record of managing complex projects and cross-functional teams.
• Expert project management skills, with the ability to track and manage multiple internal and external projects in tandem

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Ability to plan, manage, and monitor multiple event-based training deliveries in parallel
• Excellent customer-facing skills with an ability to serve as the primary customer service representative for the business
• Strong understanding and experience with commercial B2B training, with knowledge of the logistics, stakeholder groups, and operational needs of a training business
• Strong networking and communication skills for collaborating with customers and team members inside and outside the commercial training team
• Experience with the maritime/shipping industry and the needs of maritime customers.
• Ability to collaborate across departments and teams to meet their needs and foster a culture of high-performance
• Ability to engage and manage vendors necessary for carrying out the operations of the department, ensuring on-time and on-budget delivery of external products and services
• Strong skills in building and maintaining relationships with subject matter experts (SMEs) and external partners.
• Ability to obtain a working knowledge of the ABS Health, Safety, Quality, and Environmental Management System.

It Would Be Nice If You Had:

A credential in project management (i.e., PMP) or business analysis is a plus.


Reporting Relationships:


Reports to the Manager, Commercial Training Operations and may include individual contributor direct reports and/or contracted team members.



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.



Notice



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