Job Description

Carnival UK are a leading name in the holiday sector, dedicated to delivering unforgettable holiday happiness to our customers. Our success is built on a foundation of diverse talents and perspectives, and we believe in fostering an inclusive environment where everyone can thrive. In our continuous journey of growth and innovation at Carnival UK, we are seeking an ePMO Governance Manager to join this new team. 

Role Overview

The ePMO Governance Manager at Carnival UK is responsible for setting, maintaining, and evolving the programme and project management standards and governance frameworks that underpin delivery excellence across the organisation’s change portfolio. This role ensures that all change initiatives are governed in line with best practice, providing assurance, oversight, and support to project teams and senior stakeholders. The Governance Manager plays a critical role in fostering a culture of accountability, consistency, and continuous improvement across the enterprise portfolio.

Key accountabilities include:

• Set and maintain programme and project governance frameworks aligned to professional and global standards, ensuring consistency and delivery control across the enterprise.
• Act as subject matter expert for ePMO governance, advising stakeholders and project teams on best practices and providing clear guidance on compliance.
• Support capability development by contributing to training curricula and upskilling initiatives for project and programme managers across CUK.
• Lead and deliver governance reviews, including health checks and post-implementation reviews, identifying lessons learned and driving continuous improvement.
• Collaborate with functional teams and portfolio leads to ensure alignment to standards and contribute to the evolution of governance frameworks and delivery practices.

What You'll Bring

Your unique background and skills are what will make you stand out. We're looking for:

• Experience working within an ePMO function in a matrix organisation.
• Strong stakeholder management skills at senior levels.
• Deep understanding of governance frameworks and project/programme delivery methodologies (e.g., Waterfall, Agile, hybrid).
• Demonstrated ability to drive adoption of new frameworks and ways of working across complex organisations.
• Managing Successful Programmes (MSP), Management of Portfolios (MoP), PRINCE2 / APMP, P3O (Portfolio, Programme, and Project Offices) would also be desirable.

About You

You are someone who thrives in a collaborative environment yet is capable of working independently with a high degree of accuracy and accountability. Your qualifications in accounting are just the start; we're looking for team members who are eager to learn, grow, and contribute to our collective success.

Personal Qualities:

• Detail-focused and quality-driven – committed to upholding high standards of governance and delivery assurance. 
• Influential and collaborative – builds strong relationships across functions to drive adoption of frameworks.
• Proactive leader – demonstrates initiative and contributes to a culture of continuous improvement.
• Effective communicator – able to translate complex governance requirements into clear, actionable guidance.
• Change advocate – supports cultural and operational shifts towards delivery excellence.

Why Join Us?

Positioned within our internal structure from CUK15 (entry level) to CUK1 (Brand President), this role is classified as a CUK07, offered as a full-time position, on a permanent basis, with hybrid working including up to two days from home.

We offer a dynamic and inclusive workplace where your work makes a real impact. Beyond competitive salaries and benefits, here’s what we offer:

• Employee Discounted Cruising plus Friends and Family offers
• Annual bonus 
• Extensive learning and development opportunities 
• Minimum 25 days leave, bank holiday allowance and holiday trading scheme
• Employee-led networks
• Employee Assistance and Wellbeing programmes
• Contributory Defined Contribution Pension scheme
• Company paid private medical and dental insurance and health assessment
• In-house Occupational Health help and access to digital GP
• Life Assurance
• Parental and adoption leave
• Employee Shares Plan 
• Electric Car and Cycle to Work schemes
• Discounted retail and leisure via discounts portal

Application Note

Given the opportunities we provide, we encourage prompt applications. We are committed to finding the right blend of talent and passion, and our recruitment process may close earlier than advertised for roles with high applicant volumes.

Don't miss this chance to leverage your accounting qualifications in a role where you can truly shine. Apply today and let’s explore how your skills and ambitions align with our opportunities!

Recruitment Journey

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