Job Description

The Security Program Manager will own and drive high-visibility security compliance and programs across the global enterprise. This position ensures alignment of security initiatives with corporate strategy, business risk, and regulatory obligations, while institutionalizing operational excellence and measurable outcomes.

Here’s a summary of what Princess is looking for in the Security Program Manager - Princess. Is this you? 

Responsibilities:

• Partner with leaders to align security projects, efforts and initiatives with enterprise strategy and regulatory obligations.

• Lead and participate in cross-brand, cross-functional security programs supporting a global fleet and shoreside operations, ensuring scalability and resilience.

• Establish and enforce program governance, integrating cybersecurity frameworks such as NIST, ISO 27001, and PCI DSS.

• Own multi-million-dollar budgets, driving ROI and cost optimization across program initiatives.

• Proactively identify and mitigate risks, ensuring business continuity and regulatory compliance.

• Act as a trusted advisor to the PMO and IT leadership, providing insight into program progress, risk posture, and investment needs.

• Build and institutionalize repeatable processes that improve efficiency, security posture, and long-term adoption across brands.

• Align and work with PCL CAB processes and methodology, enhancing Project Management principals, Agile methodology and Scrum practices across Information Security projects and initiatives, while also ensuring alignment with Carn Cop Policies and GCS Standards.

Knowledge & Skills:

• Scope: Lead the execution of Information Security and Technology projects, programs and initiatives, provide oversight and guidance to project management staff in the PCL PMO, implement, and continuously improve security procedures and guidelines with the Sr. Manager Security Compliance and Risk at PCL, policies, standards, and processes consistent with DoD, DISA, and RMS requirements, direct risk-based assessments, vulnerability management, and incident response activities in conjunction with the Sr. Manager Security Compliance and Risk. 

• Problem solving: The Program Manager would need to know how to use various project planning and execution tools to achieve results, metric and KPI reporting, PowerPoint for leadership storytelling, use of Ai productivity tools such as MS Copilot and Claude, as well as Smartsheet's and be flexible in a fast-paced, dynamic organization with teams that change and roles are not always identified clearly. A deep appreciation for problem solving as a PM and as a technology professional. 

• Impact:  Strong organizational skills, ability to influence without authority, and adeptness at translating technical jargon for non-technical stakeholders. Strong Program Management skills so that subject matter experts and senior managers can direct and lead efforts and projects knowing that the Program Manager is organizing and managing project teams and their output. 

• Leadership: Drive the planning and execution of overarching security programs, such as data protection, third-party risk, and incident response. Collaborate across IT and Web teams, demonstrate leadership in problem solving, solutioning and adept with working with onsite vendors, consultants and employees, as well as senior-executive management that might be co-located. 

For all roles:

• Knowledge: Understanding of workplace policies and procedures / Familiarity with team collaboration tools and techniques.

• Skills: Strong time management and organizational skills

• Abilities: Ability to maintain reliable and consistent attendance / Capacity to be punctual and meet deadlines / Ability to collaborate effectively with colleagues and work as part of a team / Demonstrated professionalism in all interactions and tasks..

Essential/Minimum Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Information Technology, Cybersecurity, or related field. 

• 10+ years of progressive program and project management experience, with a focus on cybersecurity or enterprise IT initiatives.

• Demonstrated ability to lead enterprise-scale programs in complex, global, and regulated environments. 

• Strong financial and strategic acumen; history of aligning cybersecurity investments with business priorities. 

• Exceptional stakeholder management and communication skills, with experience influencing C-suite and Board-level decisions. 

• Proven record of delivering measurable improvements in security posture, operational efficiency, and compliance.

Essential Experience Required:

• A proven cybersecurity leader to join our organization as a Senior Technical Program Manager. 

• This role requires a strategic operator with deep expertise in cybersecurity frameworks and standards, enterprise program management, and the ability to deliver transformative initiatives that enhance security, compliance, and business resilience.

Travel:   Less than 25% non-shipboard travel likely

Work Conditions:Work primarily in a climate-controlled environment with minimal safety/health hazard potential.

Physical Demands: Must be able to remain in a stationary position at a desk and/or computer for extended periods of time.

This position is classified as “in-office.”  As an in-office role, it requires employees to work from a designated Princess office in Monday through Thursday each week. 

Princess provides comprehensive and innovative benefits to meet your needs, including:

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: princess.com/en-us/company-information

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 accommodation 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 careers@carnival.com. 

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