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Position Summary:
This is an exciting opportunity for a high potential analytical business savvy well-rounded problem solver to act as the Director of the Program Management Office This position is an integral part of the Newbuild department leadership team This Director will rely heavily on the ability to manage cross-functional teams and prioritize projects derive strategic insights and communicate findings and perspectives to all levels of the organization including senior and executive management To be successful in this role you must be detail-oriented and self-motivated with excellent analytic facilitation and communication skills This is a highly collaborative role working with team members across a global organization
The Director is responsible for program management oversight of the Newbuild Program Management Office which supports our Newbuild Revitalization Land Based Projects Technical Quality Management and Business Intelligence Responsible for all these areas through designated Managers ensuring consistency of proven processes across projects Proactively develops strategies leads oversees drives activities and direction of Managers and their assigned projects and resources Responsibilities and projects would be approached with a cross-functional mindset and assuming primary responsibility for select projects and initiatives as directed Responsible for building and sustaining an effective support structure for an integrated senior executive team Independently maintains relationships with key customers primarily Directors Vice Presidents and Company Officers Demonstrates expertise in a variety of the field's concepts practices and procedures Relies on extensive experience and judgment to plan and accomplish goals A wide degree of creativity and latitude is expected
Essential Duties and Responsibilities:
- Independently identify and address issues as they arise and bring them to the leadership attention for input or resolution as needed
Supports and coordinates all activities and initiatives that have an impact department-wide such as human resource initiatives charity initiatives employee relations- etc
Directs mentor and provide overall direction to a team of Managers Program Managers Analysts- and Coordinators that are responsible for the day-to-day administrative and financial details of projects at various stages of development and execution
Establishes directs and monitors project management policies guidelines metrics and templates under one Program Management Office to provide a centralized framework within which a portfolio of coordinated projects is executed- integrated and communicated to ensure alignment with our corporate business objectives
Leads coaches and advises the recommended course of action to the project team in outlining goals objectives milestones responsibilities scope and tracking routines
Manages and participates in the study of operational needs and current operational performance to determine optimal working procedures and systems- and to identify areas for improvement with all projects
- Initiate action to prevent the re-occurrence of any process issues relating to the lifecycle of a Newbuild project
Proactively interfaces with all stakeholders in a project and program for the purpose of examining project status monitoring progress- resolving issues and ensuring mitigation to any risks
- Ensures efficient utilization of staff and non-labor resources with all projects
Remains current with industry trends- especially as related to contemporary project management techniques as they impact corporate objectives
Participates in succession planning training evaluation- and development for project team personnel
Performs other duties as required This job description in no way states or implies that these are the only duties to be performed by the employee occupying this position- Employees will be required to perform any other job-related duties assigned by their supervisor or management
Oversees creation and management of project budgets by Program/Project Managers for projects under their supervision
- Strategize with financial management on economic feasibility analysis for project options and alternatives
Liaises with Program/Project Managers and financial support to ensure accurate monthly and quarterly forecasts- reporting and payments
- Responsible for defining optimization opportunities to manage expenses
Qualifications Knowledge & Skills:
Bachelors or Masters Degree with a concentration in Industrial Engineering Project Management or related field
- 9-12 years experience with 5-8 years experience leading a team
- Strong leadership skills and proven experience in leading and developing a large team of technical professionals
Solid written and verbal communication skills a must- Clear and precise communication at all levels of the organization essential
Excellent interpersonal skills- strength in communicating in a multicultural environment with all levels of employees and management
- Excellent organizational and presentation skills
- Ability to multi-task in a fast-paced environment
- Solid understanding of accounting rules for expense and capital activities
Detail oriented with excellent analytical financial and spreadsheet modeling skills
Ability to define problems collect data establish facts and draw valid conclusions- Ability to interpret an extensive variety of technical instructions in mathematical or diagram form and deal with several abstract and concrete variables
Software: Proficiency in MS Word Excel PowerPoint Visio- and Project required
Internal Candidates: Knowledge of CAR process: budget approval reconciliation- and reporting
- 20% travel required
Ability to read analyze and interpret common scientific and technical journals business periodicals financial reports legal documents- and government regulations
Ability to clearly and effectively present information to top management public groups- and/or boards of directors
We know there's a lot to consider As you go through the application process our recruiters will be glad to provide guidance and more relevant details to answer any additional questions Thank you again for your interest in Royal Caribbean Group We'll hope to see you onboard soon!
It is the policy of the Company to ensure equal employment and promotion opportunity to qualified candidates without discrimination or harassment on the basis of race color religion sex age national origin disability sexual orientation sexuality gender identity or expression marital status or any other characteristic protected by law Royal Caribbean Group and each of its subsidiaries prohibit and will not tolerate discrimination or harassment
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