Sr. Manager - IT Applications Development

The Sr. Manager - IT Applications Development manages a large technical team responsible for building, maintaining, and supporting a portfolio of software applications for multiple lines of business. The teams may consist of onsite, offsite, and/or offshore resources. Responsibilities include leading multiple development teams, managing project timelines and resources, ensuring stakeholder satisfaction, and maintaining adherence to quality standards. This role is responsible for client relationship management for one or more business sponsors in areas of the business as assigned. Ensures projects are completed within committed time and budget and are effectively integrated with other applications or systems. Responsible for establishing implementation and support policies, standards, and procedures meant to ensure the quality, compliance, and long-term sustainability of software developed.

Essential Functions:

Leadership Functions

• Management and Leadership: Responsible for overseeing resources through hiring, training, development, performance management, and annual reviews. Assign work, have regular touchpoints, and ensure that individuals have the tools and resources to successfully complete assigned tasks. Communicate performance goals and expectations. Proactively provide feedback and ask for feedback to ensure alignment. Build a cohesive, highly motivated team by mentoring, coaching, leading by example, and fostering a culture of innovation, collaboration, and continuous learning to maximize team performance. Reinforce the Carnival culture and ensure the team complies with all company regulations and audits.

• Stakeholder Communication and Reporting: Communicate with internal stakeholders, senior management, and vendors. Prepare and present status reports and proposals. Address inquiries, risks, and issues in a timely manner.

• Vendor and Third-Party Management: Hire and oversee the management and performance of vendors and third-party service providers. Adhere to contracting processes ensuring all resources are working with an active contract. Ensure invoices are paid on time and hold vendor accountable to deliverables and timelines. Ensure integration with Carnival culture and processes.

• Budgeting and Planning: Establish departmental and project budgets, manage expenses, and time reporting, and create accurate forecasts. Facilitate the procurement of software and services needed by the team. Adhere to all purchasing, invoicing, and financial policies, and processes. Collaborate to develop and execute strategic plans. Planning and Program Development: Plan, lead, and manage strategic projects and initiatives with cross functional teams. Define objectives, establish priorities, and allocate resources to meet goals. Support project team, key stakeholders, and management for a successful delivery that meets the business objective and ROI.

• Compliance and Security: Ensure systems comply with security policies and regulatory requirements. Proactively embed security measures into the development process, which includes continuously monitoring for potential threats, responding swiftly to security incidents, managing those incidents with precision, and implementing sophisticated security protocols to mitigate future risks.

• Cross Team Engagement: Partner closely with all technology areas, aligning plans,

Solution Delivery:

• Oversee the design and development of technology solutions to support business needs for assigned portfolio.

• Responsible for the visioning, strategic planning, architecture, development, and sustainability of solutions of the assigned portfolio.

• Identify, engage, and broker appropriate talent to deliver and sustainable solutions.

• Orchestrate across teams (internal and external) at senior levels to drive engagement, manage risks, and ensure success. Accelerating delivery, and leveraging where possible to optimize costs and platforms.

Collaboration & Communication:

• Ensure alignment to business demands and business roadmaps through active collaboration with the business units.

• Communicate and liaise with business partners to ensure efficient delivery high quality solutions.

• Develop and deliver executive level presentations to both business and IT leadership on topics related to the assigned portfolio and related technologies.

Technology Solutions:

• Collaborate with the Enterprise Architecture and Infrastructure Teams to build, communicate, and execute technology strategies.

• Define and develop the future technology and architecture strategy for assigned portfolio.

• Stay abreast of the latest technologies, exploring where they apply to Carnival, testing solutions, and integrating into solutions where appropriate.

• Follow established IT processes (i.e. ITIL, PRRB, ATR, etc.) and work across teams to improve internal processes teams.

• Collaborate across teams to share ideas and best practices that will benefit all technology teams.

Continuous Improvement:

• Foster a culture of continuous improvement within the team, encouraging feedback and implementing process enhancements.

• Evaluate methodologies, tools, and practices to identify areas for improvement and implement best practices.

• Ensure the team remains innovative and competitive.

Support and Maintenance:

• Ensure IT incidents are appropriately and quickly resolved through a process for identifying, investigating, and resolving recurring major issues to minimize business impact.

• Ensure RCA is performed on priority incidents and plans are implemented to prevent recurrence. Where appropriate, monitor configurations across multiple installations to ensure standardization.

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities:

• Scope: Responsible for the leadership, delivery, support, and lifecycle management of a portfolio of business-critical applications supporting one or more lines of business. Oversees multiple development and support teams that may include employees, contractors, vendors, and offshore resources. Accountable for application strategy, project delivery, operational support, service levels, resource allocation, financial management, and stakeholder engagement. Ensures applications are scalable, secure, compliant, and aligned with business objectives while managing multiple concurrent initiatives, operational priorities, and technology investments.

• Problem-solving: Addresses complex technical, operational, and business challenges that often involve multiple systems, stakeholders, and competing priorities. Evaluates risks, dependencies, and resource constraints to make informed decisions regarding application delivery, support models, staffing, vendor performance, and technology solutions. Identifies and resolves issues impacting application availability, performance, security, and customer satisfaction. Develops strategies to balance short-term business needs with long-term application sustainability and organizational goals. Exercises independent judgment in determining solutions where precedents may not exist.

• Impact: Directly impacts the organization's ability to deliver reliable, effective, and innovative technology solutions that support key business functions and strategic objectives. Decisions influence application quality, service availability, project success, operational efficiency, customer experience, regulatory compliance, and technology investment outcomes. Successful performance ensures business continuity, stakeholder satisfaction, and the long-term viability of application portfolios while enabling organizational growth and transformation initiatives.

• Leadership: Provides strategic and operational leadership for multiple technical teams, fostering a culture of accountability, collaboration, innovation, and continuous improvement. Leads, develops, and mentors managers, technical leads, developers, analysts, and support personnel while establishing clear performance expectations and development opportunities. Builds strong partnerships with business leaders, vendors, and cross-functional IT teams to align technology capabilities with business needs. Influences technology strategy, governance, and delivery practices while driving organizational change and promoting best practices across application development and support functions.

For all roles:

• Knowledge: Understanding of workplace policies and procedures / Familiarity with team collaboration tools and techniques.

• Skills: Strong time management and organizational skills

• Abilities: Ability to maintain reliable and consistent attendance / Capacity to be punctual and meet deadlines / Ability to collaborate effectively with colleagues and work as part of a team / Demonstrated professionalism in all interactions and tasks.

Essential/Minimum qualifications:

• Bachelor's Degree in information technology, computer science, or related field or related equivalent work experience

Knowledge, Skills, Abilities: Use a bullet for each individual line.

• Strong leadership in third party and office system integrations.

• Proven ability to lead organizational change initiatives supporting AI adoption and digital transformation

• Excellent knowledge of software development interdependencies including infrastructure needs.

• Expert level understanding of the software development lifecycle, of Quality Assurance techniques using source code control repositories, and n-tier debugging & testing.

• Excellent knowledge of migrating apps to the cloud and containerization.

• Excellent knowledge of DevOps processes

• Business domain expertise and associated systems used within the specific portfolio.

• Ability to lead others through critical thinking, strategic thinking, creative problem solving, and root cause analysis.

• Proven experience managing third-party vendor relationships

• Ability to lead others through changing priorities and deadlines.

• Highly analytical and detailed oriented with a strong business sense.

• Ability to manage projects, tight deadlines, prioritize workload, and achieve effective results through others.

• Ability to build trusting relationships with business leaders.

• Ability to write comprehensive and concise technical reports and presentations to be consumed by non-technical individuals.

• Ability to create PowerPoint presentations that are informative and engaging and deliver them to various audiences including executive management.

• Excellent communication, team building, conflict management, and organizational skills.

• Proven track record of working collaboratively with cross-functional teams to achieve common goals and drive results.

• Proficiency in MS Office.

• Proven ability to quickly learn and teach new technologies and concepts.

• Demonstrated capability in managing team dynamics.

Preferred certifications:

• Project Management Certification (PMP, Agile, CSM)

• .Net or Oracle Cloud Certifications

• Apex

• JAVA certification

• Information Technology Infrastructure Library (ITIL)

Essential experience required:

8+ years experience:

• leveraging AWS/Azure Cloud platforms and application development plus sustainment

• with Advanced Software Lifecycle/Development experience with .Net, Java, React, Angular, JavaScript, and Wireless technologies

• with Architecture, Design, Development, Devising/Implementing Frameworks Support Services

• with Oracle, SQL, NoSQL, Document, and Distributed Database

• using monitoring technologies such as Dynatrace, AppDynamics, and Oracle OEM to extrapolate insights around performance exceptions

• working with Linux and Virtual Machine technologies

• in ITIL and IT project management via various SDLCs (i.e. Agile, Waterfall, Hybrid, etc.)

• developing strong vendor relationships, authoring SOW’s, and managing accountability

• providing oversight for technology operations; measuring performance, meeting SLAs, improving quality, and driving down incidents

• successfully leading cross-functional teams to successful delivery

• directly managing staff and providing oversight to a team of professionals

• planning and delivering large-scale initiatives

5+ years experience

• working in Travel application development with GDS’s such as Sabre/Amadeus plus direct integrations into Airlines/Hotels Booking Systems

• understanding of industry trends as well as successful strategies and product roadmaps

• creating, documenting, and executing technology strategies that align with business goals & objectives

• administering Budgets; Monitoring Expenses; Authorizing Payments; Securing Equipment/Goods.

3+ years

• Supporting KPI tracking and overseeing feature delivery performance

Travel: Less than 25% with shipboard travel likely

Work Conditions: Work primarily in a climate-controlled environment with minimal safety/health hazard potential.

Physical Demands: Must be able to remain in a stationary position at a desk and/or computer for extended periods of time.

This position is classified as “in-office.” As an in-office role, it requires employees to work from a designated Carnival office in South Florida Monday through Thursday each week. Employees may work from their homes on Fridays. Candidates must be located in (or willing to relocate to) the Miami/Ft. Lauderdale area.

Offers to selected candidates will be made on a fair and equitable basis, taking into account specific job-related skills and experience.

At Carnival, your total rewards package is much more than your base salary. All non-sales roles participate in an annual cash bonus program, while sales roles have an incentive plan. Director and above roles may also be eligible to participate in Carnival’s discretionary equity incentive plan.Plus, Carnival provides comprehensive and innovative benefits to meet your needs, including:

• Health Benefits:

  • Cost-effective medical, dental and vision plans

  • Employee Assistance Program and other mental health resources

  • Additional programs include company paid term life insurance and disability coverage

• Financial Benefits:

  • 401(k) plan that includes a company match

  • Employee Stock Purchase plan

• Paid Time Off

  • Holidays – All full-time and part-time with benefits employees receive days off for 8 company-wide holidays, plus 2 additional floating holidays to be taken at the employee’s discretion.

  • Vacation Time – All full-time employees at the manager and below level start with 14 days/year; director and above level start with 19 days/year. Part-time with benefits employees receive time off based on the number of hours they work, with a minimum of 84 hours/year. All employees gain additional vacation time with further tenure.

  • Sick Time – All full-time employees receive 80 hours of sick time each year. Part-time with benefits employees receive time off based on the number of hours they work, with a minimum of 60 hours each year.

• Other Benefits

  • Complementary stand-by cruises, employee discounts on confirmed cruises, plus special rates for family and friends

  • Personal and professional learning and development resources including tuition reimbursement

  • On-site Fitness center at our Miami campus

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About Us

At Carnival Cruise Line, our mission is to consistently deliver safe, fun, and memorable vacations at a great value. As the world’s most popular cruise line, we offer a variety of unique experiences across our fleet, ensuring that every voyage is filled with excitement and discovery. From world-class entertainment and dining to exploring stunning destinations, we create lasting memories for our guests while maintaining a dedication to the places we visit and the lives we touch.

Join us and embark on a career that offers not only the chance to grow professionally but also the opportunity to be part of a global community that makes a difference.

In addition to other duties/functions, this position requires full commitment and support for promoting ethical and compliant culture. More specifically, this position requires integrity, honesty, and respectful treatment of others, as well as a willingness to speak up when they see misconduct or have concerns.

Carnival Corporation & plc and Carnival Cruise Line is an equal employment opportunity/affirmative action employer. In this regard, it does not discriminate against any qualified individual on the basis of sex, race, color, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, age, marital status, mental, physical or sensory disability, or any other classification protected by applicable local, state, federal, and/or international law.