Project & Change Manager - FTC/Secondment

Costa Crociere S.p.A.; Southampton; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading cruise company in Southampton is looking for an HR Project and Change Manager to oversee the Global Grading Phase 2 Project. Responsibilities include managing the delivery of complex internal projects, defining project scope, and engaging with stakeholders. Ideal candidates will have project management expertise and proficiency in MS Excel. The role offers various employee benefits including extensive learning opportunities and health insurance.

Benefits

Employee-discounted cruising

Regular office events

Extensive learning and development opportunities

Company-paid private medical insurance

Life Assurance

Qualifications

• Expertise in planning, tracking, and reporting for project delivery.
• Strong communication skills to manage stakeholder engagement.
• Ability to coordinate across different time zones.

Responsibilities

• Manage end-to-end delivery of complex internal projects.
• Define project scope and create detailed plans.
• Track milestones, risks, and dependencies.
• Lead communication and engagement across teams.

Skills

Project management expertise

Proficiency in MS Excel

Understanding of workplace policies

Stakeholder management

Tools

Project management tools

Job description

About the Opportunity

Carnival Corporation is the largest operator of cruise companies in the world, dedicated to delivering unforgettable holiday happiness to our guests. Our success is built on a foundation of diverse talents and perspectives, and we believe in fostering an inclusive environment where everyone can thrive. In our continuous journey of growth and innovation at Carnival Corporation, we are seeking a HR Project and Change Manager to bring fresh insights and expertise to our Global HR department. The Project & Change Manager (HR Project and Change Manager) will be responsible for planning and executing our Global Grading Phase 2 Project from the start of the communication phase to implementation, including stakeholder engagement, resource allocation and delivery.

Responsibilities

• Managing end-to-end delivery of complex internal projects, ensuring timelines and budgets are met.
• Defining project scope, creating detailed plans, and coordinating resources to achieve objectives.
• Tracking milestones, risks, and dependencies, providing clear updates to stakeholders.
• Leading communication and engagement across teams, acting as the link between management and project teams.
• Driving accountability and successful execution of key initiatives while adhering to corporate standards.

Requirements

• Project management expertise (planning, tracking, reporting)
• Proficiency in MS Excel and project management tools
• Understanding of workplace policies and procedures
• Ability to manage meetings and schedules across time zones

About You

• Highly organised and detail‑oriented
• Strong communication and stakeholder management skills
• Comfortable working independently and collaboratively
• Flexible and adaptable to changing priorities

Legal & Health Requirements

To keep everyone on board fit and well, colleagues who visit or work on our ships must be fully vaccinated, including boosters. We will review this requirement regularly. This post is subject to the disclosure of criminal records and vetting checks, and we will only ask about convictions which are defined as "not protected".

Benefits

• Employee‑discounted cruising plus Friends and Family offers
• 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 programmes
• Recognition 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