IT Project Manager – Applications Delivery

Carnival Corporation & plc; São Paulo; Hybrid; BRL 180,000 - 240,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible smart working policy

Job summary

Costa Cruzeiros Agência Marítima e Turismo LTDA, based in Sao Paulo, seeks an IT Project Manager – Applications Delivery to lead end-to-end delivery of enterprise applications and drive digital transformation. You will partner with business stakeholders, coordinate cross-functional teams, and manage budgets, timelines and adoption across complex technology initiatives.

The role requires 8+ years in project management of enterprise tech, 3+ years in application development projects, and strong

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in information technology, Computer Science, Engineering, Business Administration, or a related field.

Responsibilities

• Lead end-to-end delivery of enterprise application and technology projects, managing scope, timelines, budgets, resources, risks and dependencies.
• Use Agile, Waterfall or hybrid methodologies, develop and maintain project plans, status reports and governance documentation.
• Monitor project health, delivery milestones, KPIs and resource utilization.
• Partner with business stakeholders to define requirements, priorities and success criteria.
• Coordinate cross-functional teams and external partners, ensuring adoption and readiness, including UAT, change management and training.

Skills

Project management

Agile methodologies

Stakeholder management

Cross-functional leadership

Communication skills

Leadership

Microsoft Excel

Presentation

English proficiency

Education

Bachelor’s degree in information technology, Computer Science, Engineering, Business Administration, or a related field

Tools

Azure DevOps

Jira

Microsoft Project

Job description

Job Description

Ready to lead the applications that power our digital transformation?

Within our IT team, at Costa Cruzeiros Agência Marítima e Turismo LTDA in Sao Paulo (Brazil), the IT Project Manager – Applications Delivery will lead the delivery and evolution of strategic technology solutions that drive business value and support Costa's digital transformation. Combining project delivery with a product-oriented mindset, you will manage the full lifecycle of our enterprise applications – from planning and execution through deployment, adoption and continuous evolution. This opportunity is ideal for results-oriented project leaders who thrive on complex technology initiatives, enjoy working with global stakeholders and want to help shape the future of our strategic applications.

Live your ambition. Lead with impact

You will partner closely with business stakeholders to understand their needs, define priorities and shape application roadmaps, while coordinating project teams, vendors and leadership to make sure every initiative is delivered on time, within budget and aligned with our business objectives.

Project Delivery & Governance

You will lead the end-to-end delivery of enterprise application and technology projects, managing scope, timelines, budgets, resources, risks and dependencies. Using Agile, Waterfall or hybrid methodologies, you will develop and maintain project plans, status reports and governance documentation, monitor project health, delivery milestones, KPIs and resource utilization.

Business Partnership & Stakeholder Engagement

You will act as a trusted partner to the business, working with stakeholders to define requirements, priorities and success criteria and to identify opportunities for improvement. You will facilitate steering committees, stakeholder meetings and executive communications, throughout projects’ lifecycle.

Team Coordination & Business Readiness

You will bring together cross-functional teams – business analysts, developers, QA teams, product owners and external partners – fostering collaboration and continuous improvement. You will also support UAT, change management, training, deployment and business readiness activities, making sure our solutions are not only delivered, but truly adopted.

What makes you unique

• Bachelor’s degree in information technology, Computer Science, Engineering, Business Administration, or a related field.


• 8+ years of project management experience leading enterprise technology initiatives.


• 3+ years of experience managing application development and software delivery projects.


• Strong knowledge of the Software Development Lifecycle (SDLC).


• Experience managing multiple concurrent projects in a fast-paced environment.


• Proven ability to lead cross-functional teams and manage stakeholder expectations.


• Strong organizational, communication, presentation, and leadership skills.


• Advanced to fluent English (written and spoken)


• Proficiency with project management tools such as Azure DevOps, Jira, Microsoft Project or similar platforms.


• PMP certification is preferred.


• Scrum Master (CSM), PMI-ACP, SAFe, or equivalent Agile certification.


• Experience with enterprise application implementations, integrations, and modernization initiatives.


• Experience leading cloud transformation or digital transformation programs.


• Experience working with customer-facing or business-critical platforms.

What we offer

Your journey with us

• At Costa, we make your onboarding experience smooth and welcoming, with flexible smart working policy.

Your employment

• Open-term, full-time, hybrid.

Who we are

Our community is a diverse, global network, where collaboration and cultural exchange thrive. We strive to bring happiness and create unforgettable experiences for our guests.

Costa, an Italian cruise company, is part of the Carnival Corporation & plc Group, the world's largest cruise operator. For over 75 years, we've sailed the seas, offering unique experiences on board and ashore.

United by passion, we drive success and empower individuals to pursue their ambitions. Whether on board or ashore, we infuse energy, creativity, and adventure into everything we do.

Start your journey with us: Learn more about the selection process and your potential future at Costa by visiting https://career.costacrociere.it/shoreside/#journey

Costa is like a world within a world. Onboard and ashore, we are committed to providing equal opportunities to all, regardless of gender, ethnicity, belief, disability, sexual orientation, or any other characteristic that makes us unique. Every individual is valued and respected for who they are.

Onboard your journey with us and explore your potential.

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