Strategic Projects Specialist: Transformation & Growth

Carnival Cruise Line; Miami (FL); Hybrid; USD 90,000 - 140,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Cruise privileges

Health benefits

401(k)

Employee stock purchase plan

Training & development

Tuition reimbursement

Rewards & incentives

Job summary

Princess in Miami‑Doral seeks a Specialist, Strategic Projects to drive cross-functional transformation and performance improvements across shipboard and shoreside operations. This role reports to the Manager, Strategic Projects and partners with teams to deliver strategic initiatives.

You will conduct quantitative and qualitative analyses, scope and plan workstreams, and prepare leadership-ready documentation and updates, while fostering a collaborative, innovative culture.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree required.
• 2+ years in business intelligence or analytics, preferably in hospitality, cruise, or travel.
• Proven track record delivering large cross-functional initiatives with financial impact.
• Exceptional leadership, communication, and stakeholder management.
• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, matrixed environment.
• Advanced project management and cross-functional collaboration.
• Excellent written and verbal communication for senior audiences.
• Ability to synthesize complex information into actionable plans.
• Experience in travel, hospitality, or consumer experience industries preferred.
• Hybrid work arrangement: three days in office per week (Tuesday–Thursday).

Responsibilities

• Support day-to-day execution of strategic projects across shipboard and shoreside operations, including guest experience, onboard revenue, product innovation, and process improvements.
• Conduct detailed quantitative and qualitative analysis to inform project direction and measure impact.
• Assist in scoping, planning, and implementing project workstreams with defined timelines and deliverables.
• Prepare and maintain project documentation for leadership review.
• Coordinate with cross-functional teams to align and ensure accountability on high-priority initiatives.
• Monitor milestones, identify risks, and support resolution.
• Prepare communications and reporting for leadership on project status and outcomes.
• Collaborate with Manager, Strategic Projects and team to share insights.
• Contribute to a collaborative high-performance culture focused on innovation and operational excellence.
• Support process improvement and champion experimentation within project workstreams.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Stakeholder mgmt

Project management

Business intelligence

Cross-functional

Data analysis

Hospitality/travel

Education

Bachelor’s degree

Job description

Princess in Miami‑Doral seeks a Specialist, Strategic Projects to drive cross-functional transformation and performance improvements across shipboard and shoreside operations. This role reports to the Manager, Strategic Projects and partners with teams to deliver strategic initiatives.

You will conduct quantitative and qualitative analyses, scope and plan workstreams, and prepare leadership-ready documentation and updates, while fostering a collaborative, innovative culture.