Project Manager, Learning Organization
American Bureau of Shipping (ABS)

As part of an internal professional development team, the Project Manager manages the development schedules and quality standards for learning solutions. Responsible for tracking and reporting learning and development project status, maintaining development project schedules, and incorporating process improvements into responsibilities matrix (RACI) for the internal professional development team. Designs and performs comprehensive quality reviews (substantive and copy editing reviews) for learning solutions for ABS employees. This role works closely with development team leads to ensure that learning materials are clear, accurate, and ready for production and distribution.

What You Will Do:

• Oversee learning development project planning meetings and provide progress reports to LO management.
• Propose development schedules for new projects to LO management.
• Assess required elements of learning solutions to ensure they have been developed and reviewed.
• Design and execute quality reviews of learning deliverables and ensures final deliverables meet or exceed established accuracy, consistency, instructional design, and quality standards.
• Analyze learning materials to ensure they are well-written and logically structured.
• Develop and maintain LO editing style guide and ensure learning materials align with the style guide.
• Develop and document quality review plans based on learning requirements and specifications.
• Document results and compare with expected results.
• Determine and consolidate quality review best practices.
• Check facts and potential legal issues, and raise queries with the development team, as needed.

What You Will Need:

Education and Experience

• A minimum of 10 years of experience as an editor or quality assurance specialist, preferably working in the learning field.
• Project management experience and experience working in a production team environment preferred.
• Marine engineering or oil and gas background a plus.
• Bachelor's degree in communications, journalism, English, or related field, or equivalent experience.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Demonstrate ability to prioritize and multi-task by working on multiple projects while staying focused on quality, deadlines, budget expectations, and business results.
• Demonstrate strong skill set for design documentation, sequencing content, and determining appropriate learning strategies
• Demonstrates flexibility and critical thinking skills when managing changes in scope, implementation, timelines, and priority of a project.
• Demonstrates the ability to problem solve and work in team environment.
• Demonstrates effective verbal communication skills. Should be able to adapt communication style to suit different audiences.
• Demonstrates a meticulous approach to work and attention to detail.
• Is action oriented. Should be able to follow up on feedback to ensure positive outcomes.
• Exhibits excellent written English, including spelling and grammar.
• Demonstrates excellent software skills in MS Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook) and familiarity with MS Project or Wrike.
• Demonstrates familiarity with the Health, Safety, Quality, and Environmental Management System as it applies to the HR function.

Reporting Relationships:

Reports directly to the Sr Manager, Learning.

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

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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