Manager, River & Destination Delivery

Miami, FL, USA|Travel, Onsite

Job Overview

Employment Type

Full-time

Work Schedule

Standard Hours

Benefits

Health Insurance

Dental Insurance

Paid Time Off

competitive compensation

Career development opportunities

Retirement Plan

Travel opportunities

Job Description

Royal Caribbean Group is a global leader in the vacation industry, renowned for its innovative fleet and prestigious brands including Royal Caribbean International, Celebrity Cruises, and Silversea Cruises. The company is dedicated to providing unforgettable vacation experiences, transforming a dream vacation into a lifetime of cherished memories for guests worldwide. Known for its commitment to excellence, cutting-edge fleet design, and private destinations, Royal Caribbean Group fosters a vibrant workplace culture that promotes career growth and adventure for its employees.

This exciting opportunity is with the Celebrity Cruises Product Development Team, offering a full-time position located onsite in Miami... Show More

Job Requirements

Bachelor's degree in relevant field
Minimum of 5 years experience with shipbuilding or large-scale marine projects
Proven leadership skills
Strong project management abilities
Knowledge of regulatory standards such as SOLAS and IMO
Experience with operational readiness and SOP development
Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills
Proficiency in project management software
Ability to travel up to 30%

Job Qualifications

Bachelor's degree in business, project management, hospitality management, product development, or related field
MBA or advanced degree preferred
Minimum 5 years experience in shipbuilding, ship revitalization, or large-scale marine projects
Proven expertise in detailed design coordination and outfitting
Leadership experience in complex cross-functional environments
Experience delivering high-impact physical products such as ships or hotel/resort activations
Experience communicating with or presenting to C-suite stakeholders
Knowledge of operational readiness principles including SOPs, GTM planning, procurement, and stakeholder communications
Proficient with tools like Asana, Smartsheet, Microsoft Project, and enterprise reporting platforms
Professional certifications in project management or process improvement (PMP, PgMP, Lean Six Sigma) are a plus
Ability to travel up to 30% of the time

Job Duties

Collaborate with stakeholders to define project scope and goals
Establish communication channels across internal and external teams
Oversee cost planning including design reviews and mock-up inspections
Support technical back-of-house design phases ensuring brand and regulatory compliance
Manage outfitting activities on-site coordinating with designers and yard management
Conduct regular site visits monitoring build quality and safety
Lead inspections and resolve design and technical issues promptly
Track project progress against schedules and budgets ensuring quality and safety
Manage risk assessments and develop mitigation strategies
Lead and mentor site office teams fostering quality and collaboration
Coordinate with shipyard leadership and design managers for issue resolution
Oversee end-to-end delivery ensuring on-time and operationally sound launches
Lead readiness efforts including SOPs, staffing, training, and inventory planning
Proactively identify delivery barriers and manage risks with mitigation plans
Establish standardized launch playbooks and readiness templates
Validate completion and testing of physical and digital components
Conduct final operational readiness walk-throughs and punch list reviews
Lead post-launch closure and integration of learnings
Ensure launch readiness through finalized SOPs, training, and service protocols
Oversee crew enablement and punch list resolution
Support operational teams during vessel start-up and initial service phases
Lead kick-off for repairs and revitalizations when needed

Job Qualifications

Experience

Mid Level (3-7 years)

Job Location

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