Manager, Project Planning / Space Planner

Royal Caribbean Cruises Ltd•Miami, FL

12d•Onsite

About The Position

Royal Caribbean Group’s Workplace Solutions Team is seeking a full-time Manager, Project Planning / Space Planner. This onsite role is based in Miami, Florida, and reports to the Senior Director, Facilities Management. The position is not eligible for work authorization sponsorship. The Manager leads strategic planning initiatives related to facility and workspace design, construction, and optimization across Royal Caribbean Group properties. The role oversees project timelines, resources, and space-utilization strategies to support organizational growth and efficiency, partnering across departments to align planning solutions with operational needs and long-term objectives. The position requires a bachelor’s degree in a relevant field and at least eight years of progressive experience in project planning, space management, construction, or facilities design. A master’s degree is preferred. Candidates should have experience managing complex projects and cross-functional teams, expertise in project management tools and methodologies, proficiency in space-planning software, and strong leadership, analytical, organizational, communication, and problem-solving capabilities.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Architecture, Engineering, Project Management, Interior Design, or a related field.
At least 8 years of progressive experience in project planning, space management, construction, or facilities design.
Proven experience managing complex projects and cross-functional teams in a corporate environment.
Expertise in project-management tools and methodologies, such as MS Project or Primavera.
Strong proficiency in AutoCAD, Revit, or other space-planning software.
Analytical and data-driven approach to space modeling and utilization planning.
Exceptional organizational, problem-solving, and time-management skills.
Demonstrated ability to lead multidisciplinary teams.
Strong communication and stakeholder-management capabilities.
Strategic thinking and ability to balance long-term vision with short-term execution.
Results-oriented leadership and commitment to innovation and continuous improvement.

Nice To Haves

Master’s degree.

Responsibilities

Lead end-to-end project planning and space-optimization strategies across multiple locations.
Oversee schedules, budgets, and resource allocation to ensure projects are completed on time and within scope.
Develop layouts and space plans to improve employee experience and operational effectiveness.
Collaborate with architects, engineers, and internal stakeholders to align spatial concepts with business requirements.
Maintain accurate documentation, tracking, and reporting of planning and project milestones.
Identify process improvements to enhance planning accuracy and execution efficiency.
Manage vendor relationships and contract negotiations for space design and implementation projects.
Implement project-management best practices and ensure compliance with corporate standards and safety regulations.
Guide and mentor team members, fostering a high-performance culture focused on results and collaboration.