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American Bureau of Shipping

Maritime classification, certification, and advisory services

Immersive Training Manager

Full-Time
No salary listed
Mid, Senior
Bachelor's
Houston, TX, USA
HybridOn-site Tuesday through Thursday in the Spring area of Greater Houston; Monday and Friday are remote.
Engineering ManagementEngineering Leadership

About the job

Requirements
  • A bachelor's degree in Computer Science or equivalent.
  • At least 7 years of experience in learning and development, including at least 3 years in a leadership role.
  • Proven experience designing and delivering immersive training solutions, including virtual reality, augmented reality, and simulations.
  • A strong track record of managing cross-functional teams and delivering complex projects.
  • Deep understanding of immersive technologies and their application in training environments.
  • Proficiency in multiple programming languages, tools, and platforms for immersive content creation, such as C++, C#, Unity, and Unreal Engine.
  • Demonstrated understanding of computer graphics, animation, modeling development, and their use in immersive learning.
  • Project management skills to manage multiple priorities and deadlines.
  • Exposure to and management of international teams.
  • Ability to collaborate effectively across teams and levels.
  • Ability to identify solutions to complex technical challenges.
Responsibilities
  • Manage the development and stability of ABS immersive learning environments, including Unreal- and Unity-based gaming programs, learning management systems, and associated assets.
  • Manage outsourced or internal designers and developers in creating and delivering immersive training solutions.
  • Manage multiple immersive training projects simultaneously and deliver them on time, within scope, and on budget to meet internal and client expectations.
  • Work with cross-functional teams to provide clear direction, set priorities, and ensure deadlines and quality standards are met.
  • Allocate resources effectively by balancing team capacity with project demands.
  • Design and recommend strategies for development tools and processes, seeking efficiencies in internal and outsourced development.
  • Establish engineering best practices and manage technical partnerships.
  • Act as the primary technical support contact for internal and client users, working with internal and technical teams to provide timely responses.
  • Ensure training content is accurate, relevant, and tailored to the target audience.
  • Collaborate with facilitators, trainers, and operational teams to integrate immersive training solutions into existing programs.
  • Ensure seamless deployment of immersive technologies, including hardware setup, software integration, and user onboarding, and address technical or logistical challenges during implementation.
  • Develop metrics and evaluation frameworks to measure the effectiveness and efficiency of internal and external teams.
  • Stay informed about emerging technologies and best practices to enhance the team's capabilities.
Desired Qualifications
  • Experience in maritime, energy, or other high-risk industries where immersive training is preferred.
  • Familiarity with compliance and safety training requirements.

About the company

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American Bureau of Shipping

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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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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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