Senior Manager, Technical Projects

Private Destinations•Miami, FL

16h•Hybrid

About The Position

The Senior Manager, Technical Projects plans and manages fleet technical, safety, environmental, and energy-saving projects for the Technical Department within Asset Management - Project Management. The role works with company operations departments, shipboard senior management, contractors, and shipyards to deliver projects within approved financial plans and agreed timelines. The position leads the development of fleet energy-reduction, environmental, and safety projects in coordination with corporate strategies, and collaborates with company brands to improve efficiencies and streamline processes. It engages shipboard personnel in project development and implementation to support early understanding and adoption of sustainability initiatives. The role also develops procedures and tools to improve team efficiency, supports new emissions-reduction and sustainability initiatives through research and partnerships, and prototypes onboard projects using standard project-management practices. The position is classified as in-office. Employees work at a designated Princess office Monday through Thursday and may work from home on Fridays. Travel is less than 25%, with shipboard and non-shipboard travel likely. The role manages 2+ direct reports and leads cross-functional project teams.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience in Marine Engineering, Technology, Project Management, or Industrial Engineering.
At least 8 years of experience in the cruise ship, naval, or offshore industry in technical and commercial leadership, marine operations, and project management.
Highly proficient in business applications and project-management tools.
Strong communication, interpersonal, and leadership skills.
Knowledge of marine regulations and vendor collaboration.
Ability to lead 2+ direct reports and cross-functional project teams.

Nice To Haves

Marine Engineer, Marine Electro-technical, Marine Technology, marine/engineering or electrical degree, Class 1 qualifications, and/or PMP certification are listed as relevant certifications or qualifications.

Responsibilities

Plan and manage fleet technical, safety, environmental, and energy-saving projects within approved financial plans and agreed timescales.
Lead the development and management of projects in accordance with company policies, procedures, maritime legislation, flag requirements, and classification requirements.
Coordinate project implementation and completion with suppliers, contractors, shipyards, shoreside departments, and shipboard personnel.
Lead fleet energy-reduction, environmental, and safety projects in coordination with corporate strategies and company goals.
Develop and manage project financial plans in collaboration with financial planning and supply chain teams.
Manage project progress and control action plans, and provide regular updates to senior management using project-management tools.
Submit regulatory documents and plans to the appropriate Classification Society for review and plan approval.
Plan and execute project and equipment procurement with logistics and contractors to establish efficient, cost-effective shipping programs.
Ensure materials and equipment comply with regulatory and statutory requirements and company policies.
Coordinate with shipboard management, shipyards, contractors, and classification representatives to deliver integrated and safe project solutions.
Develop procedures and processes to improve team efficiency through new or updated processes and tools.
Support new emissions-reduction, environmental, and sustainability initiatives through research, internal collaboration, and partnerships with suppliers, contracting companies, and consultants.
Prototype onboard development projects and evaluate expected benefits and final outcomes.
Collaborate with company brands to create efficiencies and streamline processes.
Engage shipboard personnel in project development and implementation to support understanding and adoption of sustainability initiatives.