Lead, Cost Optimization

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The Royal Caribbean Group’s Silversea Cruises Ltd brand has an exciting career opportunity for a full time Lead, Cost Optimization & Strategic Initiatives reporting to the President of Silversea Cruises.

This position works on-site in Miami, Florida.

Position Summary:

The Lead, Cost Optimization & Strategic Initiatives is responsible for leading Brand-wide cost optimization, strategic initiatives, and PMO activities across all brand operations, relevant shared service areas, and cross-functional stakeholders, impacting both shoreside and shipboard activities.

This role drives transformational change through process optimization, cost efficiency, revenue enhancement, organizational redesign, and integration initiatives while serving as a trusted advisor to senior leadership. The position manages high‑profile, multi‑departmental initiatives, ensures disciplined project execution, and fosters a culture of continuous improvement.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Lead cost optimization and efficiency initiatives by identifying, assessing, and driving cost-saving and process-efficiency opportunities.
• Serve as PMO for cost optimization programs, including initiative scoping, workplan development, timeline management, and cross-functional coordination.
• Partner with Operations (Hotel, Marine, Expedition, etc.), Shared Services, Strategy, and Transformation teams to proactively identify opportunities for automation, simplification, and spend reduction.
• Own initiative tracking, governance, and reporting, including dashboards and scorecards summarizing milestones, risks, and financial impact.
• Develop and validate financial business cases supporting cost optimization and process improvement initiatives.
• Validate and track realized savings to ensure accuracy, sustainability, and appropriate financial treatment.
• Support with the preparation of executive-level materials summarizing progress, key insights, financial outcomes, and risks.
• Lead cross‑functional and cross‑brand cost optimization initiatives in collaboration with Royal Caribbean Group Shared Services.
• Communicate project status, risks, and outcomes to senior leadership and executive stakeholders.
• Collaborate with Strategy and FP&A teams to develop and manage the 5-year financial outlook, ensuring alignment with strategic goals.
• Build strong relationships with Directors, AVPs, VPs and Company Officers.
• Function as primary liaison between brand leadership and corporate and shared service partners with respect to cost optimization initiatives.
• Influence without authority and align diverse stakeholder groups toward common goals.
• Develop, manage, and track project budgets, as needed.
• Conduct financial and economic feasibility analyses for project alternatives.
• Track cost savings, benefits realization, and ROI of optimization initiatives
• Apply strong analytical, financial modeling, and data‑driven decision‑making.

• Performs other duties as required.

This job description in no way states or implies that these are the only duties to be performed by the employee occupying this position. Employees will be required to perform any other job-related duties assigned by their supervisor or management.

Qualifications, Knowledge and Skills:

• 3-5 years of experience in financial analysis, FP&A, corporate finance, or related roles, preferably within hospitality, travel, or leisure industries.

• Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Economics, Accounting, or a related discipline; advanced certifications (e.g., CFA, CPA) are a plus.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, PowerPoint, Word) required. Experience with data visualization tools such as Power BI a plus.
• Strong understanding of financial modeling, capital planning, variance analysis, ratio analysis, etc.
• Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal, with the ability to present complex data clearly to senior stakeholders.
• Demonstrates an elevated level of accountability, taking ownership of tasks and delivering accurate, timely results.
• Resourceful and initiative-taking in seeking solutions, continuously looking for opportunities to improve processes and outcomes.
• Eager to learn, receptive to coaching, and committed to ongoing professional development.
• Possesses a collaborative mindset, effectively working with cross-functional teams to achieve shared goals.
• Strategic thinker with high attention to detail, organizational skills, and the ability to multi-task under tight deadlines.
• Ability to build relationships across departments and work effectively in a fast-paced environment.

We know there's a lot to consider. As you go through the application process, our recruiters will be glad to provide guidance, and more relevant details to answer any additional questions. Thank you again for your interest in Royal Caribbean Group. We'll hope to see you onboard soon!

The position is not eligible for work authorization sponsorship.

Agency and Third-Party Submissions: Please note this is a direct search by the Company, and applications through agencies and other third parties will not be accepted, nor will fees be paid for unsolicited resumes. Any unsolicited resumes will be considered the Company's property. 

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 Group and each of its subsidiaries prohibit and will not tolerate discrimination or harassment.

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