Manager, Project - Outfitting

Royal Caribbean Cruises Ltd•Miami, FL

10d•Hybrid

About The Position

Proactively plans, coordinates and drives projects so they are accomplished within the prescribed time frame, budget, while meeting all safety standards and brand guidelines. Liaises with Brand operating department representatives involved in the Revitalization of a ship: Hotel, Culinary, Marine, Design, Finance, Procurement, HR, IT, ShoreEx, Revenue, Sales & Marketing, Safety & Environment and ship yards. Typical assignments would include ship projects such as Revitalizations and Refurbishment projects.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree preferred and/or years of equivalent experience.
7+ years of experience supporting technical projects, shipbuilding or ship revitalization
Must have experience in managing end-to-end project delivery, from contracting, planning and overseeing the execution of planned activities per defined scope, budget, timeline and quality standards.
Must have experience in project risk management: able to identify, analyze and respond to project risks on a timely manner.
Must be familiar with design and construction execution processes. Able to understand and interpret architectural drawings, floor plans, sections, elevations, and details.
Must be familiar with sourcing, procurement and logistics procedures of a large and/or global organization.
Must have working knowledge of Windows, Microsoft Suite, MS Project or related project management software and AutoCAD. Internet and e-mail literate with ability to send, receive and attach files as required.
Must be able to travel internationally.

Nice To Haves

B.S. in Marine Engineering or Naval Architect highly desired and/or architectural degree to ensure competence in multiple types of shipboard project work, including all technical installations and interior outfitting.
Institute of Marine Engineers/Naval Architects or similar background preferred.

Responsibilities

Confers with matrixed constituent department representatives and vendors to outline milestones, establish work plans, responsibilities, scope and tracking routines.
Follow-up on team members to meet project deadlines and provide input on team member activities for schedule review process.
Manages vendors, ensuring they meet our time, budget, safety and brand guidelines.
Coordinates activities to ensure project progresses on schedule, accurately reflects current project status through regular updates of tasks and statuses
Manage 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.
Communicate project plan status on a regular basis to project team and project stakeholders.
Establishing goals and analyses project work process.
Tracks timing, budget, cost control and reporting.
Utilizes project management tools and techniques to develop and maintain project scope; manages customer expectations and maintains focus.
Communicate project plan status on a regular basis to project team and project stakeholders.
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.