Sr. Director, Decarbonization Strategy

Royal Caribbean Cruises Ltd•Miami, FL

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About The Position

The Senior Director, Decarbonization is a senior leadership role responsible for translating the company’s long-term decarbonization program, Destination Net Zero, into actionable strategies, governed transformation initiatives, and measurable outcomes across the fleet and newbuild pipeline. This role acts as the primary integrator across Marine Operations, Newbuilding, Commercial Strategy, Finance, Supply Chain, and Regulatory Affairs, ensuring that decarbonization efforts deliver fleet efficiency improvements, regulatory compliance, transition-risk mitigation, and disciplined capital execution. The Senior Director establishes robust governance and value-tracking mechanisms, enabling the organization to adapt rapidly as global and regional regulations evolve. It will also require an entrepreneurial mindset, resilience in the face of ambiguity, and the ability to challenge conventional thinking to unlock innovative pathways for sustainable impact. Serving as a strategic advisor to executive leadership, the Senior Director provides clear narratives, data-driven insights, and decision support on decarbonization pathways, investments, and associated risks.

Requirements

Education: Master’s degree with a concentration in Engineering, Business Administration, or related field with demonstrated program or transformation management experience.
Experience: 15 years with 5-7 years of experience leading a team.
A proven track record of leadership in developing and implementing decarbonization strategies, preferably within the maritime or cruise industry.
In-depth knowledge of sustainable practices, emerging technologies, and regulatory frameworks related to decarbonization.
Strong analytical and strategic thinking skills with the ability to translate complex issues into actionable plans.
Experience operating or partnering with a transformation office (TO) or PMO, with proven ability to run strict cadences, value tracking, and OKRs/KPIs design, dashboarding, and benefits realization.
Expertise in change management, stakeholder mapping, and executive-ready communications; able to influence without formal authority.
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills to effectively engage with internal and external stakeholders.
Strong leadership skills and proven experience in leading a medium to large size team of professionals.
Solid written and verbal communications skills; particularly within a multicultural environment. Clear and precise communication with all levels of the organization are essential.
Strong ability to interact with senior management team and build effective relationships within the company as well as with internal and external customers.
Strong planning capabilities to identify and prioritize strategies and activities as well as to meet the deadlines required to support the overall business needs. Exceptional interpersonal, communication and listening skills, including the ability to adjust style to successfully implement ideas across the business/ships and effectively interact with external and internal channels.
Strong decision-making skills considering the relative costs and benefits of potential actions to choose the most appropriate one.
Creative and visionary thinker, able to challenge the status quo and develop innovative solutions to complex problems.
Detail oriented with excellent analytical, financial and spreadsheet modeling skills.
Must possess knowledge of the hospitality industry, current market trends, and economic factors; preferably within an international organization and accustomed to working with a highly diverse and remote work group.
Demonstrated entrepreneurial mindset and ability to thrive in dynamic, fast-changing environments.
Proven track record of resilient leadership, navigating ambiguity and overcoming obstacles to deliver transformative results.
Understanding of advanced Engineering concepts, design theories and technical drawings necessary to assist in special project and dry dock planning.
Excellent organization and presentation skills.
Solid understanding of accounting rules for expense and capital activities.
Software: Proficiency in MS Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Visio, and Project required.
Internal candidates: Knowledge of AMOS, Lotus Notes Database, the CAR process, budget, approval, reconciliation and reporting.
Language requirements: Ability to read, analyze and interpret common scientific, engineering, and technical journals, business periodicals, financial reports, legal documents, and government regulations. Ability to clearly and effectively present information to top management and public groups.