Manager, Deployment and Itinerary Planning

Carnival Corporation & plc; Seattle (WA); Hybrid; USD 89,600 - 121,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Cruise and Travel Privileges for You and Your Family

Health Benefits

401(k)

Employee Stock Purchase Plan

Training & Professional Development

Tuition & Professional Certification Reimbursement

Job summary

A major cruise line company is seeking a Manager, Deployment & Itinerary Planning to develop and manage itineraries for its Expedition and Ocean Fleet. The ideal candidate will have a Bachelor's degree in Navigation or Nautical Engineering, along with over 7 years of relevant experience. This role involves creating commercially profitable itineraries, performing nautical safety assessments, and collaborating with various teams. The position offers a salary range of $89,600 to $121,000 and requires mainly in-office work with remote capability on Mondays and Fridays.

Qualifications

• 7+ years of experience as a senior navigation officer, preferably on a cruise line.
• Skilled in nautical planning software and hardware.
• Ability to evaluate cruise destinations from multiple perspectives.

Responsibilities

• Provide compelling itineraries for Expedition and Ocean Fleet.
• Conduct port assessments in collaboration with Marine Operations.
• Manage communications related to deployment & itinerary planning.

Skills

Nautical safety & risk assessments

Fuel consumption analysis

Excellent communication skills

Organizational skills

Planning skills

Innovative solutions

Decision making

Technology implementation

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Navigation and/or Nautical Engineering

Tools

Transas

MXP

Job description

Job Description

HollandAmerica Line has been exploring the world since 1873. Our ships offer innovative features and enriching experiences focused on destination exploration and personalized travel, inviting guests to savor the journey.

We are looking for a Manager, Deployment & Itinerary Planning supporting Seabourn Cruise Lines. The Manager, Deployment & Itinerary Planning will be responsible for providing itineraries for our Expedition and Ocean Fleet by managing the development and rollout of deployment and itineraries for all marketing products and ships. Design and develop new itineraries, as prescribed by the Senior Director and Leadership, for deployment purposes.

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Responsibilities

• Fulfill the goal of providing itineraries, one of the 5 key areas outlined in the Company Profile.
• Create compelling itineraries with particular emphasis on commercial profitability, safety, operational feasibility, and operating cost efficiency - and with a specific focus on Expedition itinerary planning.
• Assist in fuel conservation efforts related to deployment & itinerary planning, including calculation and analysis of fleet fuel consumption data.
• Develop new itineraries, as prescribed by the Senior Director and VP Expeditions, and offer critical support to the Charter & Incentives department.
• Research existing and potential destinations, including all technical & nautical aspects, marketing prospects, guest experience, and costs, with an emphasis on Expedition locations.
• Responsible for performing port assessment in collaboration with Marine Operations and Port Operations and completing approval processes for all new Seabourn destinations.
• Attend committee meetings and planning meetings as needed to fulfill this role.
• Manage all aspects of Deployment & Itinerary planning data including mission-critical systems such as MXP.
• Manage all Deployment & Itinerary planning communications.
• Manage the development, introduction and implementation of Deployment & Itinerary planning technology and innovation.
• Create new business process.
• Attend conferences and forums as a representative of Seabourn Cruise Lines as needed to develop and fulfill this role (some travel required).
• Provide deployment optimization methodologies utilizing forecasting tools such as DPM. Create compelling itineraries with particular emphasis on commercial profitability, safety, operational feasibility and operating cost efficiency. Design and develop new itineraries, as prescribed by the Director, for deployment purposes and in order to resolve unexpected problems and situations that occur on a day-to-day basis.
• Design and develop new itineraries, as prescribed by the Director, for deployment purposes and in order to resolve unexpected problems and situations that occur on a day-to-day basis. Responsible for ensuring planning process considers all relevant commercial, marketing, financial, nautical, safety, environmental and other operational aspects.
• Manage deployment and itinerary analysis; develop relevant metrics and key performance indicators and track target delivery. Act as Environmental Regulation Subject Matter Expert within company; provide deployment & itinerary operating cost impact analyses as well as mitigation plans.
• Act as Environmental Regulation Subject Matter Expert within company; provide deployment & itinerary operating cost impact analyses as well as mitigation plans.

Knowledge & Skills

• The Manager, Deployment & Itinerary Planning is responsible designing and developing new itineraries in order to resolve unexpected problems and situations that occur on a day-to-day basis. Act as Deployment and Itinerary Planning Matter Expert within the company and the industry. Manage Deployment and Itinerary planning communications, including postings on eFleet. Perform nautical safety & risk assessments for all deployments and itineraries. Manage fuel savings efforts related to deployment and itinerary planning. Manage the development, introduction and implementation of Deployment and Itinerary Planning technology and innovation. Create new business processes and roadmaps as needed to achieve Deployment and Itinerary Planning goals.
• Planning, including fuel consumption, port assessments, and nautical safety.
• Innovative Solutions: Develop new itineraries and business processes to address unexpected problems and improve operational efficiency.
• Decision Making: Make operational decisions to ensure smooth daily activities, considering commercial, marketing, financial, nautical, safety, environmental, and other operational aspects.
• Risk Management: Perform nautical safety and risk assessments for all deployments and itineraries, ensuring compliance with environmental regulations.
• Commercial Profitability: Create compelling worldwide itineraries that emphasize commercial profitability, safety, operational feasibility, and cost efficiency.
• Fuel Conservation: Assist in fuel conservation efforts by analyzing fleet fuel consumption data and implementing strategies to reduce costs.
• Deployment Optimization: Utilize forecasting tools to optimize deployment methodologies, enhancing the overall efficiency of the fleet.
• Technology and Innovation: Manage the development and implementation of new technologies and innovations in deployment and itinerary planning.
• Subject Matter Expertise: Act as the Deployment and Itinerary Planning Matter Expert within the company and the industry, providing guidance and support to various departments.
• Communication: Manage deployment and itinerary planning communications, including postings on eFleet, and effectively communicate with both shoreside and shipboard personnel.
• Collaboration: Collaborate with both shoreside and shipboard teams to ensure alignment and successful implementation of itineraries.
• Mentorship: Provide mentorship and support to team members, fostering a culture of continuous improvement and innovation.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Navigation and/or Nautical Engineering.
• Licensed navigational officer (All Ships).
• Minimum 7+ years of experience as a senior navigation officer, preferably on a Seabourn Cruise Line or Holland America Line vessel Bachelors Degree in related field or equivalent professional experience.
• A thorough understanding of cruise destinations. The ability to evaluate a destination’s qualification from multiple perspectives and disciplines.
• Skilled in the usage of nautical (planning) software and hardware, such as Transas and MXP.
• Excellent communication skills both verbal and written, and the ability to be persuasive.
• Ability and confidence to speak to large audiences.
• Excellent computer skills, advanced proficiency in Excel (formulaic).
• Strong organizational and management skills with attention to detail.

Travel

Less than 25% non-shipboard travel likely

Work Conditions

Work primarily in a climate-controlled environment with minimal safety/health hazard potential.

Physical Demands

Remain in a stationary position at a desk and/or computer for extended periods of time, remain in a stationary position at a desk and/or computer for extended periods of time, reasonable adjustments will be offered.

This position is classified as “in-office.” As an in-office role, it requires employees to work from a designated Holland America office. Tuesday through Thursday each week. Employees may work from their homes on Mondays and Fridays.

Holland provides comprehensive and innovative benefits to meet your needs, including:

What You Can Expect

• Cruise and Travel Privileges for You and Your Family
• Health Benefits
• 401(k)
• Employee Stock Purchase Plan
• Training & Professional Development
• Tuition & Professional Certification Reimbursement
• BaseSalaryRange: $89,600 to $121,000.The range is applicable for the labor market where the role is intended to be hired.Finalbase salary isdirectly relatedto eachcandidates'qualifications and experience uniquely.

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Our highest responsibility and top priority is compliance, environmental protection and the health, safety and well-being of our guests, the people in the communities we touch and serve, and our shipboard and shoreside employees. Please visit our site to learn more about our Culture Essentials, Corporate VisionStatementand our Core Values at: https://www.hollandamerica.com/en_US/our-company/mission-values.html

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