Project Manager, Commercial Initiatives

MSC Cruises • Fort Lauderdale, FL

10d

About The Position

The Project Manager is responsible for leading and executing key commercial projects that drive business growth and enhance operational efficiency. This role will focus on managing initiatives across various commercial departments, ensuring alignment with company objectives and successful implementation of strategic plans.

Requirements

• Proven track record of successfully managing medium and large commercial projects
• Strong leadership skills with the ability to influence and motivate cross-functional teams
• Strong problem-solving skills and business judgement, including determining which decisions require vs do not require escalation
• Excellent communication and presentation skills, capable of engaging with senior executives
• Quick to understand stakeholder’s priorities, and how to be efficient and effective with their time
• Comfortable dealing with situations where there is complexity, ambiguity, system limitations, or slow to respond stakeholders
• Demonstrated collaboration skills with a history of building strong working relationships across diverse teams
• Ability to think independently and navigate initiatives where established processes may not exist
• Action and results oriented; Proficient in distilling complex information into actionable insights and clear plans
• Excellent writing communication skills, in particular via email and in PowerPoint
• Strong analytical skills with experience in creating executive-friendly reports and visualizations using tools like Excel, or other more advanced analytical tools
• 5+ years of experience in project management
• Knowledge of commercial operations, including sales, marketing, and revenue management
• Experience working in global, matrix organizations
• Proficiency with a project management tool, such as Asana
• US Passport or US Permanent Resident

Nice To Haves

• Ability to conduct stakeholder analysis, impact assessments, and readiness assessments to identify change needs and risks
• Knowledge of integrated planning methodologies including identifying dependencies and optimizing plans across workstreams
• Familiarity with Agile methodologies and product-centric planning tools
• Experience working closely with IT teams on initiatives
• Experience in the cruise industry or travel industry
• Experience in Management Consulting
• Acute attention to detail

Responsibilities

• Project Leadership: Spearhead commercial projects from inception to completion, including defining scope, objectives, and deliverables
• Problem Solving: Identify obstacles proactively and offer solutions from both a technical and people perspective.
• Strategic Planning: Develop comprehensive project plans, timelines, and resource allocation strategies to ensure project success
• Stakeholder Management: Collaborate with cross-functional teams and senior leadership to align project goals with business objectives
• Risk Management: Identify potential risks and develop mitigation strategies to ensure project continuity
• Performance Tracking: Establish KPIs and metrics to measure project success and report on progress to executive leadership
• Process Improvement: Identify opportunities for enhancing commercial processes and implement best practices
• Executive Communications: Prepare and present recommendations, status updates, and project insights to senior executives

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed