ePMO Governance Manager.

Carnival Corporation and plc; Southampton; Hybrid; GBP 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

Carnival UK seeks an ePMO Governance Manager to establish and maintain governance frameworks that ensure excellence in project delivery. The ideal candidate will bring experience in ePMO functions, a solid understanding of governance frameworks, and a proactive approach to driving continuous improvement within a dynamic, inclusive environment.

Benefits

Employee discounts on cruises

Annual bonus

Extensive learning and development opportunities

Minimum 25 days leave

Pension and private medical insurance

Qualifications

• Experience in ePMO or PMO functions.
• Solid understanding of governance frameworks and methodologies like Waterfall and Agile.
• Ability to drive adoption of frameworks.

Responsibilities

• Establish and maintain programme and project governance frameworks.
• Advise stakeholders on best practices and compliance.
• Lead governance reviews and drive continuous improvement.

Skills

Governance frameworks

Project delivery methodologies

Collaboration

Change advocacy

Effective communication

Education

Managing Successful Programmes (MSP) certification

Professional project management qualifications

Job description

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Carnival UK is a leading name in the holiday sector, dedicated to delivering unforgettable holiday experiences to our customers. Our success is built on a foundation of diverse talents and perspectives, fostering an inclusive environment where everyone can thrive. As part of our ongoing growth and innovation, Carnival UK is seeking an ePMO Governance Manager to join our team.

Role Overview

The ePMO Governance Manager at Carnival UK is responsible for establishing, maintaining, and evolving programme and project management standards and governance frameworks that ensure delivery excellence across the organisation's change portfolio. This role guarantees that all change initiatives are governed according to best practices, providing assurance, oversight, and support to project teams and senior stakeholders. The Governance Manager plays a vital role in promoting a culture of accountability, consistency, and continuous improvement across the enterprise portfolio.

Key accountabilities include:

• Establish and maintain programme and project governance frameworks aligned with professional and global standards, ensuring consistency and control across the enterprise.
• Serve as a subject matter expert for ePMO governance, advising stakeholders and project teams on best practices and compliance requirements.
• Support capability development through contributing to training curricula and upskilling initiatives for project and programme managers across CUK.
• Lead governance reviews, including health checks and post-implementation reviews, identifying lessons learned and driving continuous improvement.
• Collaborate with functional teams and portfolio leads to ensure standards alignment and contribute to the evolution of governance frameworks and delivery practices.

What You'll Bring

We are looking for candidates with:

• Experience working within an ePMO or PMO function in a matrix organisation.
• Solid understanding of governance frameworks and project/programme delivery methodologies (e.g., Waterfall, Agile, hybrid).
• Ability to drive adoption of new frameworks and ways of working.
• Managing Successful Programmes (MSP) certification and professional project and programme management qualifications (Portfolio, Programme, and Project Offices) are desirable.

About You

You thrive in collaborative environments but are also capable of working independently, influencing change and delivering results. You are eager to learn, grow, and contribute to our collective success.

Personal Qualities:

• Detail-oriented and quality-driven, committed to high standards of governance and delivery assurance.
• Influential and collaborative, able to build strong relationships across functions.
• Proactive, demonstrating initiative and fostering continuous improvement.
• Effective communicator, able to translate complex governance requirements into clear guidance.
• Change advocate, supporting cultural and operational shifts towards delivery excellence.

Why Join Us?

This role is classified as CUK07, offered as a full-time, permanent position with hybrid working (up to two days from home). We provide a dynamic, inclusive workplace with numerous benefits, including:

• Employee discounts on cruises and offers for friends and family.
• Annual bonus
• Supportive onboarding and team integration
• Regular office events, entertainment, and charity fundraisers
• Extensive learning and development opportunities
• Minimum 25 days leave, holiday trading, and bank holiday allowance
• Employee-led networks and wellbeing programs
• Recognition schemes, pension, private medical insurance, and more.

Application Note

We encourage prompt applications as our recruitment process may close earlier for high-volume roles. Don't miss this opportunity to leverage your qualifications in a role where you can truly shine. Apply today!

Recruitment Journey

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About Us

Carnival UK specializes in creating unforgettable cruise holidays. As part of the world's largest holiday travel and leisure company, we are proud to operate iconic brands like P&O Cruises and Cunard, delivering joy and lifelong memories for over 350 years. We are committed to a culture of safety, sustainability, and diversity, aiming to be the Employer of Choice in the travel industry.