Management Trainee Program

Patriot Maritime

Accelerated Management Trainee Program

Work Location: Houston, TX w/ travel to CA as needed

Position Summary: This is a structured training program lasting 24-36 months with 4 main rotations + 2 Alternative Rotations.

The Management Trainee role prepares candidates for leadership positions through hands-on training, digital workflow exposure, and cross-department rotations, emphasizing improvement utilizing modern tools and technology-driven processes.

The trainee will undergo structured on-the-job training, rotations across key departments, and mentorship from managers and senior leaders.

Key Responsibilities

• Participate in a structured training program covering company policies, processes, and departmental functions.
• Rotate through departments such as Procurement, Operations, Crewing, HR, Finance, and leadership to gain broad organizational exposure.
• Support managers with technology-enabled planning, workflow optimization, and project coordination.
• Contribute to process automation initiatives and tech-focused improvement projects.
• Assist department managers in day-to-day tasks, reporting, planning, and decision-making.
• Analyze business performance and generate insights and technology solutions to support improvement initiatives.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams on projects aimed at increasing operational efficiency.
• Develop leadership, communication, and problem-solving skills through practical assignments.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Management, or Maritime related (in progress)
• Strong communication, analytical, and tech-savvy problem-solving skills.
• Excellent written and verbal communication.
• Willingness to learn and take initiative.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Excel, PowerPoint, Word).
• High level of professionalism, integrity, and adaptability.
• Enthusiasm and Experience with AI technologies and the ability to introduce these technologies into workflows.