Port Operations Lead — Luxury Yacht Deployments

MXA Talent Solutions; Ancona; On-site; EUR 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

MXA Talent Solutions is seeking a Manager of Port Operations to oversee planning, coordination, and execution of global port operations for luxury cruise deployments. The role involves ensuring port calls meet readiness, compliance, and cost targets, coordinating with shoreside leadership, vessel teams, and port service providers.

The position emphasizes managing port agency relationships, budgeting, and continuous process improvements across Mediterranean and Caribbean ports.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience in a related field.
• 5+ years in port operations, cruise operations, yachting or maritime ops.
• Strong knowledge of passenger-vessel port operations and international port requirements.
• Experience coordinating port agents, vendors, and regulatory activities.

Responsibilities

• Plan and coordinate global port operations for worldwide yacht deployment.
• Ensure port calls are prepared, compliant, and cost-effective.
• Manage berth, marina bookings, port agency, and vessel support services.

Skills

Port operations

Budgeting

Vendor management

Regulatory compliance

Itinerary planning

Education

Bachelor's degree in Maritime Studies, Hospitality, Logistics, Transportation, Business Administration, Tourism, or related discipline

Job description

MXA Talent Solutions is seeking a Manager of Port Operations to oversee planning, coordination, and execution of global port operations for luxury cruise deployments. The role involves ensuring port calls meet readiness, compliance, and cost targets, coordinating with shoreside leadership, vessel teams, and port service providers.

The position emphasizes managing port agency relationships, budgeting, and continuous process improvements across Mediterranean and Caribbean ports.