Manager, Programme and Project Delivery

Carnival UK; Southampton; Hybrid; GBP 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Annual bonus

Hybrid work

25 days annual leave

Employee discounts

Learning and development opportunities

Health and wellbeing programmes

Job summary

Carnival UK is seeking a Senior Manager, Programme and Project Delivery to lead the Maritime programme portfolio, embedding the Carnival Change Delivery Framework and ensuring transparent governance. You will work with the enterprise PMO, sponsors and delivery partners to steer complex initiatives.

The role requires strong leadership of Programme and Project Managers, balancing delivery speed with governance, and safeguarding delivery confidence across a defined portfolio.

Qualifications

• Recognised programme or project management qualification (MSP/APM/PMI) or equivalent practical experience.
• Experience leading complex programmes or portfolios within a structured governance environment.
• Experience managing Programme Managers or delivery communities, including resource allocation and capability development.
• Experience delivering across multiple stakeholders, functions and third-party partners.

Responsibilities

• Lead the programme delivery capability, embedding the Carnival Change Delivery Framework and consistent governance and delivery standards.
• Maintain an integrated view of programme progress, risks, dependencies, financials, resources and delivery confidence.
• Lead and develop Programme and Project Managers, managing allocation, utilisation, capability and performance.
• Take accountability for a defined portfolio of programmes and projects, intervening directly where complex or high-risk delivery requires stabilisation.

Skills

Programme management

Leadership

Stakeholder management

Governance

Job description

Carnival UK is in search of a Senior Manager, Programme and Project Delivery, who is crucial in supporting our Maritime direction and nurturing a high-performing team., The Programme and Project Delivery team supports the controlled and consistent delivery of strategic initiatives within Maritime. Working closely with the enterprise PMO, sponsors, delivery partners and senior stakeholders, the team embeds the Carnival Change Delivery Framework and provides transparent insight into programme performance.,

• Lead the programme delivery capability, embedding the Carnival Change Delivery Framework and consistent governance and delivery standards.
• Maintain an integrated view of programme progress, risks, dependencies, financials, resources and delivery confidence.
• Lead and develop Programme and Project Managers, managing allocation, utilisation, capability and performance.
• Take accountability for a defined portfolio of programmes and projects, intervening directly where complex or high-risk delivery requires stabilisation. Positioned within our internal structure from CUK15 (entry level) to CUK1 (Brand President), this role is classified as a CUK06, offered as a full-time position, on a permanent basis. We offer hybrid work including up to two days from home.

Requirements

Your Expertise and Leadership To thrive as a Senior Manager, Programme and Project Delivery, we're looking for:

• A recognised programme or project management qualification, such as MSP, APM or PMI, or equivalent practical experience.
• Demonstrable experience leading complex programmes or programme portfolios within a structured governance environment.
• Experience managing Programme Managers or delivery communities, including resource allocation and capability development.
• Strong experience delivering across multiple stakeholders, functions and third-party partners and constructively challenging programme performance.

About You: A Catalyst for Change

We believe that diversity enriches our team. We're interested in candidates who:

• Build inclusive, high-performing teams through clear expectations, coaching and regular feedback.
• Provide transparent, data-led assessments of programme health, risks, dependencies and delivery confidence.
• Balance delivery pace with governance discipline, commercial stewardship and colleague wellbeing.
• Influence senior stakeholders constructively and create shared accountability across internal and external delivery partners.

Why Join Us?

Working with us is about more than a job. It's about creating unforgettable holiday happiness for our guests and a fulfilling career for you. Read our employee experience guide to learn more about life as a Carnival UK colleague here. Our benefits package reflects our commitment to your wellbeing:

• Employee Discounted Cruising plus Friends and Family offers
• Annual bonus
• A friendly welcome with help settling in
• Regular office events including live entertainment, lifestyle events and charity partner fundraisers
• Extensive learning and development opportunities
• Minimum 25 days leave, bank holiday allowance and holiday trading scheme
• Employee-led networks
• Employee Assistance and Wellbeing programmesRecognition scheme with prizes and awards
• Contributory Defined Contribution Pension scheme
• Company paid private medical and dental insurance and health assessment
• In-house Occupational Health help and access to digital GP
• Life Assurance
• Parental and adoption leave
• Employee Shares Plan
• Electric Car and Cycle to Work schemes
• Onsite restaurant offering range of healthy cooked and grab and go meals
• Discounted retail and leisure via discounts portal, Aida
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