Project Manager, Technical Projects
Project Manager overseeing full-lifecycle technical shipboard projects (machinery, energy conservation, decarbonization) at Carnival Cruise Line, managing budgets, schedules, cross-functional teams, and third-party contractors while ensuring maritime regulatory compliance.
- Compensation
- Not disclosed
- Location
- Miami, FL, United States
- Work setup
- Not specified
- Seniority
- Not specified
- Employment
- Part time
- Experience
- Not specified
- Category
- Project management
- Posted
Skills
Must have
- Bachelor's Degree in Marine Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering or Naval Architecture
- 7+ years experience in the maritime industry
- Increasing responsibility throughout career with leadership role(s)
- Strong technical and analytical skills for equipment selection, implementation, and operation
- Leadership and management ability to plan and execute 2+ projects simultaneously
- Strong time management skills
- Strong communication skills
- Knowledgeable in maritime regulatory framework, rules and guidelines (air lubrication, marine systems, hull structure)
- Ability to work in constantly changing environment and to self-direct work
Full description
The Project Manager for Technical Projects is responsible for planning, executing, and finalizing technical projects onboard the ship according to strict deadlines and within budget. This includes acquiring resources, coordinating the efforts of team members and third-party contractors or consultants, and overseeing quality control throughout the project lifecycle. The role requires an understanding of ship systems, technical engineering, and project management principles. Additionally, the Project Manager must ensure all projects comply with maritime regulations and safety standards, adapting to the dynamic environment of cruise ship operations. Key areas of focus include, but are not limited to, ship technical systems and machinery, energy conservation, decarbonization initiatives, and environmental compliance.
Essential Functions:
- Project Planning and Scope Definition: Define detailed specifications for work that needs to be performed, full-scale plan, goals, and deliverables in collaboration with Technical Operations Managers, Technical Directors, and other stakeholders.
- Project Management: Manage schedules to ensure optimal performance, compliance, efficiency. Plan the execution of new system commissioning and ensure training for new systems is being provided before handover the new system to the vessel.
- Resource and Budget Management: Estimate resources and participants needed to achieve project goals. Draft and submit CAPEX budget proposals, recommending changes as necessary.
Timeline and Milestone Management: Plan and schedule project timelines and milestones. Track project milestones and deliverables, and provide progress reports, proposals, requirements documentation, and presentations.
- Stakeholder Communication and Management: Effectively communicate project expectations to team members, Technical Operations Managers, Technical Directors, and other stakeholders. Liaise with project stakeholders on an ongoing basis and continually manage project expectations.
- Issue Resolution and Conflict Management: Proactively manage changes in project scope, identify potential risks, and devise contingency plans.
- Project Evaluation and Continuous Improvement: Conduct project post-mortems, create recommendation reports, and develop best practices for project execution and management.
- Compliance and Safety: Ensure all projects adhere to international maritime regulations, safety standards, and environmental guidelines. Conduct risk assessments and impact analyses to identify potential compliance issues and safety risks before project execution. Ensure that contractors executing the work are familiarized with the company’s policies and procedures.
Knowledge, Skills & Abilities:
- Scope: The Project Manager for Technical Projects oversees the full lifecycle of technical initiatives onboard the ship, including planning, execution, and finalization. The role encompasses managing complex projects related to ship systems, machinery, energy conservation, decarbonization, and environmental compliance. Responsibilities include coordinating internal teams and external contractors, allocating resources effectively, maintaining schedules, controlling budgets, and ensuring adherence to maritime regulations and safety standards within the dynamic cruise ship environment.