Remote IT Project Manager – Cruise Ship Deployments

CAI; Lansing (MI); Remote; USD 83,000 - 87,000; Full time

Job summary

CAI is seeking an IT Project Manager for an 18-month remote contract to drive multiple large IT projects for cruise ship initiatives. Expect extensive international travel (5-6 months at a time) and possible extended hours to meet milestones and deployment schedules.

The role requires strong PM skills, communication with cross‑functional teams, and a proven track record in deploying enterprise applications. Remote work is supported, with global project responsibilities.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Information Technology, Business, Project Management, or a related field, or equivalent work experience
• Experience managing multiple IT projects simultaneously within established budgets and timelines
• Strong knowledge of project management principles, methodologies, and best practices
• Experience creating and maintaining project plans, resource schedules, risk assessments, and status reporting
• Strong leadership, organizational, and problem‑solving skills
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management abilities
• Ability to coordinate cross‑functional teams and vendor relationships
• Experience facilitating testing, deployment, implementation, and operational readiness activities
• Proficiency with project management tools and reporting systems
• High‑energy, self‑motivated, and proactive approach with the ability to thrive in fast‑paced project environments
• Hands‑on project management experience with application development, software deployment, or enterprise application implementation projects
• Ability to independently execute project activities and deliver results without relying solely on delegation
• Ability and willingness to travel internationally for extended periods, including continuous travel assignments lasting up to 5-6 months at a time
• Ability to adapt to changing priorities, deployment schedules, and operational demands
• Valid travel documents

Responsibilities

• Manage multiple IT projects concurrently from initiation through deployment
• Manage 20-40 application deployment projects simultaneously, supporting the implementation of technology solutions across shipboard systems and venues
• Develop and maintain detailed project plans, schedules, milestones, resource allocations, risk logs, and status reports
• Partner with Product, Infrastructure, Development, Supply Chain, Logistics, Purchasing, and Operations teams to ensure successful project execution
• Coordinate project resources and monitor workload priorities to ensure project deadlines are met
• Facilitate communication between technical teams, stakeholders, vendors, and business partners
• Track project progress, identify risks, and implement mitigation strategies to minimize delays and budget impacts
• Review project documentation, deployment plans, testing requirements, operational handoff materials, and implementation activities
• Monitor hardware procurement, inventory tracking, and deployment readiness to support project timelines
• Lead project status meetings and provide updates regarding schedules, risks, issues, dependencies, and deliverables
• Drive continuous process improvement initiatives to enhance project execution, efficiency, and cost savings
• Ensure compliance with project management methodologies, company standards, and quality requirements
• Support team development and foster collaboration across project teams
• Lead hands‑on project execution activities and independently drive deliverables through completion
• Support technology deployments aboard cruise ships during new‑build and dry dock initiatives
• Coordinate implementation activities across domestic and international project sites, including shipyards and vessel deployment locations
• Support operational readiness, testing, implementation, and deployment activities in dynamic shipboard environments

Skills

Project management

Stakeholder communication

Leadership

Budget management

Risk management

Vendor management

Cross-functional collaboration

Scheduling

Communication

Hybrid/PM methodologies

Education

Bachelor's degree in Information Technology, Business, or related field

Tools

PM tools

Job description

CAI is seeking an IT Project Manager for an 18-month remote contract to drive multiple large IT projects for cruise ship initiatives. Expect extensive international travel (5-6 months at a time) and possible extended hours to meet milestones and deployment schedules.

The role requires strong PM skills, communication with cross‑functional teams, and a proven track record in deploying enterprise applications. Remote work is supported, with global project responsibilities.