Project Manager, Logistics

Royal Caribbean Group; Fort Lauderdale (FL); On-site; USD 80,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Join Royal Caribbean Group as a Project Manager in Logistics, where you'll coordinate and facilitate new ship startups and dry docks. This full-time role involves leading a team to ensure logistical success and adherence to project timelines and budgets, while collaborating with various stakeholders. Ideal candidates will have a degree in a relevant field and extensive experience in global transportation.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of relevant experience in logistics and transportation.
• Expertise in export documentation and global transportation regulations.
• Ability to travel internationally.

Responsibilities

• Develop logistical plans for dry dock and new build projects.
• Lead planning meetings with shipyard and marine operations.
• Collaborate with suppliers and third-party logistics providers.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Logistics Coordination

Education

Bachelor’s degree in International Business, Project Management, or a related field

Job description

Journey with us!

Combine your career goals and sense of adventure by joining our incredible team at Royal Caribbean Group. We offer a competitive compensation and benefits package, along with excellent career development opportunities that allow you to explore the world.

We are the vacation industry leader with global brands—including Royal Caribbean International, Celebrity Cruises, and Silversea Cruises—featuring the most innovative fleet, private destinations, and dedicated people. Together, we aim to turn the vacation of a lifetime into a lifetime of vacations for our guests.

The Royal Caribbean Group’s Global Supply Chain Team has an exciting full-time opportunity for a Project Manager, Logistics, reporting to the Manager, Logistics. This position is based on-site in Weston, Florida.

Position Summary

At RCG, the Logistics Project Manager proactively coordinates and facilitates new ship startups, dry docks, and owner-supply deliveries, ensuring adherence to project scope, timelines, and budget. The role involves leading the Logistics Project Team to deliver results.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Develop logistical plans for dry dock, new build, and special projects, including timelines and consolidation points for owner supplies.
• Serve as the Supply Chain point of contact on the pier for executing loading plans for owner supplies, tools, and materials onboard.
• Track and report the progress of loading plans, identify and mitigate risks, escalate and resolve issues, secure approvals for changes, and document them.
• Lead planning meetings with the shipyard, marine operations, and Supply Chain to ensure logistical coordination.
• Collaborate with internal and external stakeholders, including suppliers and third-party logistics providers, to meet goals and resolve conflicts.
• Oversee receipt and release of owner supplies at new build warehouses onsite.
• Develop work procedures, prepare schedules, and expedite workflows through written and verbal instructions.
• Standardize procedures to enhance efficiency.
• Develop and implement reverse logistics strategies, coordinating the disposition of owner supplies with operations.
• Lead and mentor logistics and supply chain staff, guiding them on complex projects and assignments.
• Perform other duties as assigned by supervisors or management.

Qualifications, Knowledge & Skills

• Bachelor’s degree in International Business, Project Management, or a related field preferred.
• At least 5 years of relevant experience, including export documentation and global transportation (ocean, truck, air).
• Ability to travel internationally and domestically for extended periods.
• Expertise in US Department of Transportation, IMO, Import/Export, and Customs Regulations.
• Effective verbal and written communication skills across all organizational levels in a multicultural environment.
• Strong leadership skills to motivate and guide team productivity.

We understand there’s a lot to consider. Our recruiters are available to provide guidance and answer any questions during the application process. Thank you for your interest in Royal Caribbean Group. We look forward to the possibility of welcoming you onboard!