Senior Technology Programme Manager

Carnival; Southampton; Hybrid; GBP 60,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Carnival UK seeks a Senior Technology Programme Manager to lead significant technology-driven change across its ships. This full-time, hybrid role focuses on enhancing physical infrastructure and requires strong leadership and project management skills, particularly in complex environments. The position offers a dynamic opportunity to influence guest experiences positively.

Benefits

Employee Discounted Cruising

Annual bonus

Extensive learning and development opportunities

Minimum 25 days leave

Contributory Defined Contribution Pension scheme

Company paid private medical and dental insurance

Qualifications

• Recognized project management qualification (e.g., PRINCE2, PMP).
• Proven experience delivering large-scale business change programmes.
• Background in physical systems implementation, particularly in shipboard environments.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage large-scale technology-enabled business change initiatives.
• Oversee programme delivery ensuring alignment with business objectives.
• Engage and manage senior stakeholders for successful project outcomes.

Skills

Stakeholder management

Communication

Adaptability

Leadership

Education

PRINCE2 or PMP certification

Job description

Carnival UKis in search of anenthusiastic, dynamic, and delivery-focusedSenior Technology Programme Manager to lead a portfolio of technology-enabled business change initiatives—primarily centred on physical infrastructure enhancements across our ships. This is a high-impact role where your leadership will directly influence the guest experience and operational excellence.

We’re looking for someone who bringsenergy, adaptability, and a flexible approach to delivery styles, capable of navigating complex programmes with confidence and creativity. If you thrive in fast-paced environments and are passionate about driving meaningful change, we want to hear from you.

Key Responsibilities:

• Oversee strategically aligned technology-enabled business projects through a programme of change to achieve business objectives.
• Manage and deliver large-scale change initiatives with competing priorities and stakeholders.
• Ensure clarity on priorities, deliverables, and financial planning across the programme.
• Lead and mentor a diverse, high-performing programme team.
• Engage with senior stakeholders to ensure alignment and successful outcomes.

Positioned within our internal structure from CUK15 (entry level) to CUK1 (Brand President), this role is classified as aCUK06, offered as afull-timeposition, on apermanentbasis. We offer hybrid work including up to two days from home.

Requirements: Your Expertise and Leadership

• Lead the delivery of complex, multi-disciplinary programmes aligned with our strategic goals.
• Manage large-scale infrastructure-focused change initiatives, ensuring clarity on priorities, deliverables, and financial planning.
• Build and mentor a high-performing programme team, fostering collaboration and accountability.
• Engage with senior stakeholders across the business to ensure alignment and successful outcomes.

To thrive as aSenior Manager, Technology Programmes, we're looking for:

• A recognised project management qualification (e.g., PRINCE2, PMP).
• Proven experience delivering large-scale business change programmes with a strong emphasis ontechnology infrastructure.
• A background inphysical systems implementation(e.g., onboard systems, shipboard infrastructure, or similar environments).
• Excellent stakeholder management and communication skills.
• A pragmatic understanding of delivery methodologies (Agile, Waterfall) and when to apply them.

About You: A Catalyst for Change

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

• Reflect, seek feedback, and resolve issues.
• Embrace change and seek improvements.
• Champion diversity and safeguard wellbeing.
• Take ownership and manage expectations.

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. 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 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 a range of healthy cooked and grab-and-go meals
• Discounted retail and leisure via discounts portal

Ready to Lead?

If guiding a technology team to new heights excites you, we're eager to hear from you. Apply now to start your journey with us, where your performance-led leadership will make a difference in our shared success.

Recruitment Journey

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