SIRC Manager
About the job
- At least 10 years of relevant work experience in the maritime industry.
- Demonstrated leadership experience with a strong track record of managing teams, programs, or strategic initiatives.
- A master's degree or higher in a relevant engineering discipline.
- Good understanding of technology trends and emerging demands within the maritime industry.
- Demonstrated interest in innovation, research, and technology development.
- Strong understanding of the maritime industry's operational, technical, and commercial drivers.
- Knowledge of relevant technologies, particularly digitalization in offshore, shipping, and shipbuilding.
- Familiarity with robotics, artificial intelligence, and related emerging technologies.
- Strong leadership, people management, and project management capabilities.
- Ability to work effectively with stakeholders across industry, academia, government, and internal ABS teams.
- Ability to connect innovation opportunities with practical business and industry applications.
- Lead the ABS Singapore Innovation and Research Center and manage its research and innovation portfolio.
- Build and maintain working relationships with stakeholders across the maritime and offshore sectors.
- Identify industry needs, technology trends, and strategic opportunities relevant to ABS and its clients.
- Form, develop, and execute research and development projects aligned with business priorities and industry needs.
- Work across internal and external teams to define project scope, objectives, partnerships, and delivery plans.
- Ensure center activities align with ABS mission, vision, and strategic direction.
- Provide leadership to technical teams and foster a culture of innovation, collaboration, and execution.
- Represent ABS in meetings, technical forums, and collaborative engagements with industry and research partners.
- Experience with and knowledge of multiphysics simulation.
About the company
ABS is a maritime classification society that provides classification, certification, and technical advisory services for ships and offshore assets to ensure safety and compliance. It sets safety and environmental standards, conducts surveys and inspections, and issues approvals and certificates for vessels, manufacturers, and service suppliers across the asset lifecycle. A global team from 200+ offices in 70 countries performs asset performance, energy and environmental reviews, and lifecycle management, while collaborating with governments and industry on guidance and decarbonization efforts. Its 160-year history, non-profit mandate within IACS, and emphasis on safety and environmental protection distinguish it from many competitors, guiding customers toward safe, efficient, and low-emission operations.
Company Size
5,001-10,000
Company Stage
N/A
Total Funding
N/A
Headquarters
Spring, Texas
Founded
1862
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Simplify's Take
What believers are saying
- ABS signed a September 3, 2026 MOU with JB Energy for Brazilian floating wind.
- ABS issued Fleetzero's battery system assessment on August 11, 2026, boosting electrification credibility.
- ABS-backed TMV Logistics launched a $200 million maritime fund on May 26, 2026.
What critics are saying
- DNV, Lloyd's Register, and Bureau Veritas still outrank ABS on installed fleet relationships.
- ABS's Korea-U.S. shipbuilding push depends on 2026 subsidy politics and yard execution.
- One class failure on ammonia, hydrogen, or nuclear approval would shred trust overnight.
What makes American Bureau of Shipping unique
- ABS is an IACS member with 200 offices across 70 countries.
- ABS combines classification, cyber consulting, and risk services after acquiring RMC Global in April 2026.
- ABS leads frontier approvals for nuclear, floating data centers, ammonia, and hydrogen designs in 2026.
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Benefits
- Hybrid Work Options