Manager, Program Management

About the role

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.

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.
• Captures and coordinates activities to ensure project progresses on schedule, accurately reflects current project status through regular updates of tasks and statuses.
• Manages customer expectations and maintains focus.
• Communicates project plan status on a regular basis to project team and project stakeholders.
• Performs other duties as required.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree preferred and/or years of equivalent experience.
• 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.
• 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.
• Able to travel internationally.

Skills

• Software: Proficiency in MS Word, Excel and PowerPoint required.
• Solid written and verbal communication skills, must communicate at all levels of the organization.
• Excellent interpersonal skills, communicate in a multicultural environment with all levels of employees and management.
• Detail oriented with excellent analytical, financial and spreadsheet modeling skills.
• Ability to multi-task in a fast-paced environment.