Director, Decarbonization

Carnival Corporation•Doral, FL

2d•Hybrid

About The Position

The Director of Decarbonization leads strategic and technical initiatives to reduce greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions across cruise operations. The role will support the refinement and execution of the company's decarbonization roadmap, ensuring cross-brand alignment with sustainability and financial objectives. Operating in a dynamic organization and evolving regulatory landscape, the Director of Decarbonization collaborates with fuel planners, technical experts, and policy/regulatory leads to synthesize insights and influence capital and human resource allocation towards decarbonization objectives. The role will chair the cross-brand Decarbonization Working Group, support the development and execution of energy efficiency programs, and work on adoption of alternative fuels. Success in this high-visibility role requires a blend of technical expertise, analytical capacity, strategic vision, and cross-functional leadership.

Requirements

Degree in naval architecture, engineering, or other quantitative discipline.
10+ years’ experience in marine, technical, engineering, or similar.
General understanding of cruise operations.
Strong analytical capacity with an ability to translate insights into business decisions.
In-depth knowledge of maritime decarbonization pathways, including alternative fuels (e.g., LNG, methanol, hydrogen, etc.), energy efficiency technologies, and emissions regulations.
Demonstrated success in leading complex, cross-functional initiatives in ambiguous and evolving environments.
Candidates must be located in (or willing to relocate to) the Miami/Ft. Lauderdale area.

Responsibilities

Lead the cross-brand Decarbonization Working Group
Development and implementation of energy efficiency programs
Adoption of alternative fuels
Emerging Technologies, Pilot Programs, and R&D
Regulatory and industry engagement

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
401(k) plan that includes a company match
Employee Stock Purchase plan
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.
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