Job Description

One of the best-known names in cruising, Princess is the world’s leading international premium cruise line and tour company, carrying millions of guests each year to hundreds of destinations around the globe. We give our guests the Medallion Class experience others simply cannot. The Love Boat promises something for everyone.

We are looking for an amazing Project Manager, Dry Dock Planning to fill this role, which is based in our Fort Lauderdale office. The Manager Dry Dock Planning, is responsible to ensure that all stakeholders are following the approved planning timeline and RACI matrix, coordinating with interdepartmental, shipboard and shoreside teams, to ensure all aspect of the dry dock operation are planned are completed.

Here is a summary of what Princess is looking for in its Project Manager, Dry Dock Planning Is this you?

Responsibilities

• Supports the Sr. DD Manager in planning and holding regular drydock meetings for assigned ships with internal and external teams and track milestone completion and KPI’s through progress reporting, using excel and power point.
• Supports the Sr DD Manager in planning and coordinating the Dry Dock daily operation with the ship’s teams, internal and external stakeholders. This includes:
  • Logistic – loading operation
  • Travel – movements of contractors and berthing                                                                                
• Work with all Project Managers and ship’s team to develop the interferences, mitigation and outages plan. Preparing Gantt charts to identify overlap and mitigate to ensure all projects are completed on time                                                                          
• Assist the Sr. DD Manager with oversee the Drydock management system administration and development.                                                                          
• Support the Sr. DD Manager in following up post drydock retrospectives, and identify best practices for implementation, as well as areas for improvement                                                                                    
• Follows up with Superintendents and Project managers, to ensure the planned scope is entered in the dry dock management system, with technical specification and relative financial information within the required timeline.                                                                                          
• Works with external & internal stakeholders in the redaction of the Dry Dock general Risk Assessment.                                                                                   

Requirements

• 5-year ship/ Shipyard operations and project management
• 5-year ship Cruise ship, naval or offshore industry experience 
• 5-year ship Project Management
• Knowledge of classification society and flag rules and regulations
• Autodesk CAD experience preferred.
• Experience with significant cultural, organizational, and change management
• Proficient in the use of computer business applications and project planning/management tools.
• Experience in multiple drydocks in the cruise industry.
• Strong organizational and communication skills.
• PMP Certified.
• AMOS experience

This position is considered Hybrid and follows the Company’s schedule of three days in the office per week (Tuesday – Thursday). However, beginning in 2027, employees in this position will be required to work on-site at our new headquarters in Miami, FL.

What You Can Expect

• Cruise and Travel Privileges for You and Your Family
• Health Benefits
• 401(k) 
• Employee Stock Purchase Plan 
• Training & Professional Development
• Tuition & Professional Certification Reimbursement
• Rewards & Incentives 

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.princess.com/aboutus/culture-framework/

Princess is an equal-opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, ancestry, color, family or medical care leave, gender identity or expression, genetic information, marital status, medical condition, national origin, physical or mental disability, political affiliation, protected veteran status, race, religion, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, or any other characteristic protected by applicable laws, regulations and ordinances. 

Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA)

Princess will provide reasonable accommodations with the application process, upon your request, as required to comply with applicable laws.  If you have a disability and require assistance in this application process, please contact recruiting@hollandamericagroup.com

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