Manager, Port Operations

Carnival Corporation•Miami, FL

5d•Hybrid

About The Position

One of the best-known names in cruising, Princess is the world’s leading international premium cruise line and tour company, carrying millions of guests each year to hundreds of destinations around the globe. We give our guests the Medallion Class experience others simply can’t. The Love Boat promises something for everyone. This Manager of Port Operations position manages and establishes the relationships with vendors and local authorities to ensure required in port services to accommodate company vessels are appropriately arranged for and effectively executed from a timing, quality, and cost perspective per company requirements. This position will manage required in port services for company vessels calling at unique ports across the globe. The incumbent will work with local service providers, vendors, and coordinate with local authorities, while considering local rules, regulations, and customs to ensure vessel operations are conducted timely and effectively within the set out budgetary constraints. This is a highly dynamic position, where made plans and arrangements are constantly subject to change and will require constant involvement and direction to drive the best outcome. The incumbent will drive vendor performance per company set standards and interact with the various departments within the organization to ensure their specific interests in these operations are validated and covered. This position will require strong interpersonal skill, to establish dependable partnerships for the benefit of the company’s success and profitability. In collaboration with fellow managers and leadership across the corporation, the incumbent will have full overview of their region and authority to tender, execute and complete vendor assignments, with responsibility and control over forecast content, updates and financial reporting for the assigned region. This is an exciting and fast-paced role offering continuous opportunity to expand and apply a diverse knowledge base.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience. BS or BA in Maritime Studies, Business Administration, logistics.
Equivalent work experience in related area, Senior Marine expert with shoreside expertise of a shipping company including port operation.
5+ years’ experience in management or leadership role with progressively more responsibility.
Prior experience in port-related management and/or marine operations, preferably passenger vessel operations.
Strong financial interest and understanding will be instrumental in presenting performance and achieving personal and company goals.
The role involves managing dynamic and constantly changing port operations, requiring real-time adjustments, vendor coordination, and resolution of logistical challenges to maintain service standards and budget compliance.
While the roles does not have direct reports, it requires leadership in managing vendor relationships, coordinating cross-functional teams, and representing the company externally. It involves budget oversight and strategic planning for port operations.

Responsibilities

Ensure all activities in the ports supporting the company vessels in the assigned regions are performed within set guidelines, performance standards and budgetary restraints.
Verify performance of the various port operations against the departmental objectives, analyze, and prepare reports to verify effectiveness and drive required improvement and implement initiatives.
Responsible for the coordination of vendor services according to contracts and agreements, to meet company requirements.
Assist in the annual budget preparation, process invoices for port expenses and support a monthly financial review process driving operational initiatives for expense reduction.
Participate in the planning, development and management of port potation programs and vessel deployment and itineraries.
Develop professional relationships with local organized communities and their representatives; represent the company at local organized meetings, public functions, and events.
Responsible for regional performance of the port operations across global destinations.
Waste oversight and optimization support across assigned regions to ensure alignment with operational expectation, company objectives and sustainability goals.