Sr. Manager, Progam Management

Sr. Manager, Progam Management Journey with us! Combine your career goals and sense of adventure by joining our exciting team of employees. Royal Caribbean Group is pleased to offer a competitive compensation & benefits package, and excellent career development opportunities, each offering unique ways to explore the world. Position Summary: This position is responsible for project management functions related to the revitalizations, technical projects, and supporting the project managers and projects as needs arise. Typical assignments would include major ship projects such as revitalizations and newbuild owner’s work. Leader in project management of a diverse project portfolio with successful results. Management of projects varying scope from waterparks, machinery systems, guest facing venues, and more. Responsible for on time delivery, technical compliance, multi departmental alignment, and delivery within budget. Proven track record of injecting a “can-do” mindset into all projects to improve the shipbuilding product. Responsible for presenting and collaborating at the highest levels within the organization leading to corporate trust in projects undertaken. Essential Duties and Responsibilities: Proactively directsand drives ship technical/outfitting projects so they are accomplished within the prescribed time frame, budget, and meet all safety and brand guidelines. Liaises operating department representatives intimately involved in the Revitalization of a ship: Hotel, Culinary, Marine, Design, Finance, Procurement, HR, IT, ShoreEx, Revenue, Sales & Marketing, Safety & Environment and ship yards. Ensure operational requirements and ship configurations are compatible with SQM and way of working. Manages vendors, to whom technical/outfitting work is outsourced to, ensuring they meet our time, budget, safety and brand guidelines. Create strong link to marine operations and ship's chief engineers to ensure final plans and designs will meet all operational needs. Identify and communicate restrictions and compromises that may be required due to budget or space limitations. Develop cost reduction programs for projects. Direct and coordinate at a high level, all general procedures and regulatory classification and safety issues between new building office(s) and classification and regulatory societies. Generate the project budget, including forecasting and planning, alongside the Project Manager(s). Review and comment, as appropriate on all project design proposals, feasibility studies, and construction plans, as needed. Audit existing plans and prepare detailed report as needed. As directed, visit vessels for familiarization projects and work being handled. Stay current with technical research and projects development and evaluate new technology for use across the fleet. Run test programs on new equipment in conjunction with ship personnel as directed. In conjunction with the Project Manager, support planning, installation and follow up on all vessels. Assist current project managers where needed. Act as a back-up for projects that may fall into trouble. Stay current on SQM policy and be responsible for the timely correction of audit findings. In conjunction with the Project Manager, assist in the selection and installation of machinery, piping, electrical and all related class construction requirements and safety appliances to ensure compliance with applicable regulations and company safety and environmental policies. Assist in supervision of projects onboard. Work on assigned special projects. Responsible for execution of high risk and technical complexity projects Management of up to 5 internal project manager resources Workforce project delivery responsibility of over 300+ workers across all trades Responsible for health, safety, and occupation well-being of all workers during drydocking window Required for long duration field work with extensive working hours Responsible for leadership level communication and collaboration to achieve the desired output of the project Develop and drive project plan to ensure on time completion of the project Act as liaison between multi-departmental organization to ensure a mutually aligned product at completion Develop and review contracts to ensure a complete product at completion Develop and review technical design to ensure technical compliance and safety of construction Develop and integrate execution strategy between all contractors for a seamless installation Manage project budget and implement cost savings initiatives as needed to ensure on budget or under budget execution Present and report to leadership on the health and status of venues Responsible for budget creation and monitoring, purchasing strategy and cost mitigation. Responsible for budget of $150 Million ~ 50 Million USD in projects managed Qualifications: Bachelor’s or master’s degree from an accredited school in the study of architecture or engineering management or, substantial completion of bachelor’s program with commensurate work experience such as naval architecture. Physical Demands: While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit; use hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms; and talk or hear. The employee frequently is required to move about the office complex or vessels. The employee is occasionally required to climb or balance. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 10 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus. The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. A higher noise level is possible if visiting shipboard, offsite or warehouse locations. It is the policy of the Company to ensure equal employment and promotion opportunity to qualified candidates without discrimination or harassment on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, disability, sexual orientation, sexuality, gender identity or expression, marital status, or any other characteristic protected by law. Royal Caribbean Groupand each of its subsidiaries prohibit and will not tolerate discrimination or harassment. #J-18808-Ljbffr Royal Caribbean Group