American Bureau of Shipping (ABS)
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Vice President, Technology Enablement
Location:
Houston, TX
Description:
We are looking for an experienced technology leader with capabilities of leading and executing across strategy and operations, with an emphasis on leading the IT organization's customer-facing elements and directing the application development and maintenance functions. This role will report directly to the CIO and will be responsible for driving the development and maintenance of high-quality applications that meet the organization's needs. Reshaping our current approach and organization into a Product Organization with a proactive and expansive Business Relationship forward leading function. In addition to technical expertise, this leader will often act as deputy for the CIO and is expected to provide leadership and guidance to the IT team, ensuring alignment with organizational goals and objectives.Responsible for leading and executing across strategy and operations, with an emphasis on leading the IT organization's customer-facing elements and directing the application development and maintenance functions. Accountable for driving the development and maintenance of high-quality applications that meet the organization's needs. Reshaping current approach and organization into a Product Organization with a proactive and expansive Business Relationship forward-leading function. In addition to technical expertise, this role will provide leadership and guidance to the IT team, ensuring alignment with organizational goals and objectives.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:Strategic * Create and implement strategic IT plans that support business objectives. * Work with business functions to introduce and integrate technology. * Find ways to use technology for a competitive edge. * Assess new trends and technologies for potential use. * Plan IT budget and investment approaches. * Build relationships with internal and external partners. * Promote innovation and digital transformation. * Serve as IT representative on executive leadership teams. * Foresee future capabilities to facilitate business expansion. Business Relationship Management * Establish and maintain strategic relationships with business stakeholders, understanding their needs, expectations, and priorities. * Facilitate the alignment of IT services and solutions with business objectives and strategies, ensuring value delivery and customer satisfaction. * Communicate and collaborate with IT leaders and teams to ensure consistent and effective IT service delivery across the organization. * Identify and promote opportunities for innovation and digital transformation that can enhance business performance and outcomes. * Design and establish Business Relationship Management as a function of the IT department - clarifying and expanding relationships and roles across the enterprise Application Development and Maintenance * Provide strategic direction and leadership for application development and maintenance, ensuring alignment with organizational goals and objectives. * Oversee the development and maintenance of applications, including software design, development, testing, and deployment in a globally and organizationally distributed development environment. * Collaborate with business stakeholders to understand application requirements and ensure effective translation into technical solutions. * Develop and manage the application development and maintenance budget, ensuring effective allocation of resources. * Enhance and lead multiple global, high-performing teams of application developers and maintenance professionals, providing guidance and mentorship to ensure success. * Stay up to date with industry trends and emerging technologies, identifying opportunities for innovation and improvement. * Ensure application security, scalability, and reliability, with a focus on continuous improvement. * Collaborate with other IT teams, such as infrastructure and operations and security to ensure seamless integration and effective delivery of IT services. * Develop and implement IT policies, procedures, and standards related to application development and maintenance - relevant to all development teams in the enterprise. * Establish and track key performance indicators (KPIs) to measure application development and maintenance success - relevant to all development teams in the enterprise. Architecture and PMO * Extend and further establish architectural capabilities in the enterprise * Establish standards, guardrails * Optimizes IT processes, efficiency, and cost-effectiveness. * Implements IT policies, security, and compliance measures. * Monitors IT performance metrics and SLAs. * Oversees IT application and environment operations and service delivery. * Manages IT vendor relationships and contracts. * Coordinates incident response and problem management. * Leads IT teams, mentors' staff, and leverages communities of practice for extensive capability growth and consistency What You Will Need: Education and Experience * At least 10 years of experience in application development and maintenance leadership roles. * Bachelor's degree in computer science, Information Systems, or related field. * Master's degree in computer science, Information Systems, or related field. * Experience in a highly regulated industry. * Experience managing organizational change * Certification in ITIL, PMP, or related field. Knowledge, Skills and Abilities * Proven track record of delivering high-quality applications on time and within budget. * Experience managing organizational change * Extensive experience with major software packages as well as large custom applications * Experience with modern software development methodologies (Agile, Waterfall), programming languages (Java, Python, C#), and databases (SQL, Oracle). * Experience with cloud-based applications and technologies (AWS, Azure). * Experience with DevOps and continuous integration/continuous deployment (CI/CD) tools and practices. * Excellent leadership and management skills, with experience leading cross-functional teams. * Strong communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to collaborate with business stakeholders and technical teams. * Experience with IT budgeting and resource management. * Familiarity with ITIL and IT service management best practices. * 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 the Senior Vice President and CIO.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 USWe 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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