Manager, Deployment and Marine Itinerary Planning

Holland America Line; Seattle (WA); On-site; USD 89,600 - 121,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Cruise and Travel Privileges

Health Benefits

401(k)

Employee Stock Purchase Plan

Training & Professional Development

Tuition & Professional Certification Reimbursement

Job summary

A leading cruise company is seeking a Manager for Deployment & Itinerary Planning in Seattle. This role involves creating and managing itineraries for the Expedition and Ocean Fleet, ensuring operational efficiency, and implementing innovative planning strategies. Ideal candidates will have a Bachelor's degree in Navigation, extensive experience as a senior navigation officer, and strong skills in nautical planning software. Benefits include travel privileges, health benefits, and a salary range of $89,600 to $121,000.

Qualifications

• Minimum 7+ years of experience as a senior navigation officer.
• Strong understanding of cruise destinations.
• Experience with nautical planning software and hardware.

Responsibilities

• Create and manage itineraries for the Expedition and Ocean Fleet.
• Assist in fuel conservation efforts in deployment planning.
• Conduct port assessments and manage related communications.

Skills

Nautical planning

Communication skills

Organizational skills

Analytical skills

Proficient in Excel

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Navigation and/or Nautical Engineering

Licensed navigational officer (All Ships)

Tools

Transas

MXP

Job description

Job Description

Holland America 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.

Position Summary

We are looking for a Manager, Deployment & Itinerary Planning supporting Seabourn Cruise Lines. The Manager 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.

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.
• Design and develop new itineraries, as prescribed by the Director, for deployment purposes and to resolve unexpected problems and situations that occur on a day-to-day basis.
• Ensure the 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 the company; provide deployment & itinerary operating cost impact analyses as well as mitigation plans.

Knowledge & Skills

• Responsible for designing and developing new itineraries to resolve unexpected day-to-day problems. 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.
• Lead 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.
• Develop innovative solutions to improve operational efficiency.
• Make operational decisions considering commercial, marketing, financial, nautical, safety, environmental, and other aspects.
• Perform risk assessments and ensure compliance with environmental regulations.
• Emphasize commercial profitability in worldwide itineraries.
• Assist in fuel conservation efforts by analyzing fleet data and implementing cost-reducing strategies.
• Utilize forecasting tools to optimize deployment methodologies.
• Manage the development and implementation of new technologies in deployment and itinerary planning.
• Provide guidance and support as the Deployment and Itinerary Planning Matter Expert across the company.
• Communicate effectively with both shoreside and shipboard personnel.
• Collaborate with teams to ensure alignment and successful implementation of itineraries.
• Mentor and support team members to foster 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.
• A thorough understanding of cruise destinations and the ability to evaluate a destination’s qualification from multiple perspectives and disciplines.
• Skilled in the use 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; reasonable adjustments will be offered.

This position is classified as “in-office.” Employees may work from their Holland America office Monday through Thursday each week and from home on Fridays.

Benefits

• Cruise and Travel Privileges for You and Your Family
• Health Benefits
• 401(k)
• Employee Stock Purchase Plan
• Training & Professional Development
• Tuition & Professional Certification Reimbursement
• Base Salary Range: $89,600 to $121,000. The range is applicable for the labor market where the role is intended to be hired. Final base salary is directly related to each candidate's qualifications and experience uniquely.

Our Culture…Stronger Together

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 Vision Statement and our Core Values at: https://www.hollandamerica.com/en_US/our-company/mission-values.html

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