JOB SUMMARY
The role is responsible for supporting and launching technology-driven projects within the Guest Experience & Innovation Team. This involves a strong analytical approach to tracking and monitoring budgets, orders, and projects. The role requires close collaboration with various teams and vendors to implement new initiatives and support existing solutions.
DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES
- Oversee newbuild projects related to Innovation Technology, ensuring alignment with project goals, timelines, and budgets.
- Develop comprehensive project plans, including scope, schedule, cost, quality, and risk management plans, aimed at enhancing the overall Guest Journey.
- Coordinate and collaborate with internal and external teams, including IT, Digital, Hotel Operations, Marine & Technical Operations, Procurement, Engineering, Design Consultants, and Construction teams.
- Monitor project progress, identify potential issues, and implement corrective actions as necessary.
- Prepare and present regular project status reports to stakeholders, including senior management and clients.
- Develop and maintain project timelines/schedules, utilizing CPM methodologies to identify critical paths and establish key milestones for progress tracking.
- Oversee the execution of upgrades and replacements for Innovation Technology during refurbishments.
- Stay current with competitor analysis and future trends within the industry.
- Perform other job-related functions as assigned.
QUALIFICATIONS
DEGREE TYPE: Bachelor's Degree
FIELD(S) OF STUDY: Bachelor's degree in MIS, IT, or related field of study. Master's degree is preferred.
EXPERIENCE
- Minimum 5 years of relevant work experience. Cruise, Theme Park or Hospitality experience/background a plus.
COMPETENCIES/SKILLS
- Highly self-motivated with strong project management skills and results-oriented.
- Demonstrated success in gathering data, conducting analyses, and generating high-quality outputs.
- Ability to translate requirements into quality solutions.
- Excellent interpersonal skills.
- Use sound business judgment in coordinating projects.
- Conflict resolution and problem-solving techniques are required.
- Strong in presentation, facilitation, and communication.
- Technical knowledge and expertise are a plus.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Suite (Word, Excel, and PowerPoint), Monday.com, and Smartsheets is preferred.
- Analytical, influencing, facilitating, teambuilding, strategic thinking, and process-driven skills.
- Ability to provide after-hours support.
- Requires up to 30% international non-shipboard and shipboard travel, including new build and dry dock environments.
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