Global Chief Marine & Technical Operations

The Walt Disney Company (France); Celebration (FL); On-site; USD 345,000 - 422,000; Full time

Job summary

Disney Cruise Line seeks an Senior Vice President of Marine and Technical Operations to lead marine, safety operations and technical departments. You will directly oversee shipboard Captains, ensure compliance with international rules, and drive strategy for fleet growth, new builds, and dry docks.

You will manage budgets, lead regulatory coordination, and oversee officer training, crew certification, and voyage planning with the senior executive team.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 10 years in executive leadership roles overseeing marine, technical and safety operations.
• Deep knowledge of SOLAS, IMO, classification rules and other marine standards.
• Experience in fleet operations, new builds, dry docks and complex projects.

Responsibilities

• Lead development and implementation of operating and contingency procedures for Safety Management.
• Ensure ships operate efficiently while pursuing cost savings without compromising safety.
• Coordinate regulatory surveys and inspections for ships.
• Provide marine and technical expertise to ensure integrated project execution with senior teams.
• Oversee training, certification management and crew navigation/engineering programs.
• Manage voyage planning and itinerary development in coordination with leadership.

Skills

Executive leadership

Strategic planning

Financial acumen

Regulatory compliance

Stakeholder management

Education

Master’s degree in Marine Operations, Engineering or Business Management

Job description

Disney Cruise Line seeks an Senior Vice President of Marine and Technical Operations to lead marine, safety operations and technical departments. You will directly oversee shipboard Captains, ensure compliance with international rules, and drive strategy for fleet growth, new builds, and dry docks.

You will manage budgets, lead regulatory coordination, and oversee officer training, crew certification, and voyage planning with the senior executive team.