Senior Lead Program Manager Fleet Development

Royal Caribbean Group; Miami (FL); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Royal Caribbean Group is seeking a Sr. Lead, Program Management (Project Manager, Development) to guide fleet modernization and newbuild projects through development and into delivery.

The role emphasizes Agile APP methodologies, cross-functional leadership, and ensuring budget/scope alignment with Brand. The successful candidate will coordinate with Design, Finance, Procurement and Planning teams, lead vendor reviews, and travel to vessel sites as required.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Architecture or Engineering preferred.
• 7+ years of experience required.
• Familiar with the working drawing process including drawing, dimensioning and detailing floor plans, elevations, sections and details.
• Ability to understand and interpret architectural plans, sections, elevations, and details.
• Strong project management skills.
• Strong interpersonal and leadership skills; must be a strong team player.
• Windows NT, Microsoft Word, Excel and AutoCAD proficiency.
• Internet and e-mail literate with ability to send, receive and attach files.
• Proactive, organized and multi-faceted; may use project-specific software.
• Ability to read and write fluent English; other languages a plus.

Responsibilities

• Oversee the development of various projects and coordinate technical and administrative aspects with owners and consultants.
• Lead cost, technical and design alignment processes, ensuring budget/scope alignment with Brand.
• Manage forecasts, values, and vendor bid reviews through the selection process.
• Lead routine cost and design alignment immersions, ensuring compliance with safety and discipline requirements.
• Direct budget/scope alignment, review financial tracking, and manage change requests.
• Collaborate with Estimating, Design, Finance and Planner to define project timelines using APP methodology.
• Ensure project planner tracking and S-Curve reporting are active.
• Prepare composite reports and management presentations; travel as needed.
• Travel, as required, to support project development and vendor visits.

Skills

Project management

Leadership

Communication

Team leadership

Education

Bachelor's degree in Architecture or Engineering

Tools

AutoCAD

Excel

MS Word

Windows NT

Job description

Royal Caribbean Group is seeking a Sr. Lead, Program Management (Project Manager, Development) to guide fleet modernization and newbuild projects through development and into delivery.

The role emphasizes Agile APP methodologies, cross-functional leadership, and ensuring budget/scope alignment with Brand. The successful candidate will coordinate with Design, Finance, Procurement and Planning teams, lead vendor reviews, and travel to vessel sites as required.