Job Description

Carnival UK is in search of a Product Manager, who is crucial in supporting our technological direction and nurturing a high-performing team. 

We are re-shaping Technology to deliver a new vivid vision which will enable us to grow, evolve and transform from a traditional legacy estate. Taking our strategic and practical delivery experience to innovate and implement leading digital technologies and agile methodologies that will enhance our guests, colleagues and crew’s experience.

The successful Product Manager will be responsible for driving the development and execution of our product strategy, ensuring alignment with our overall business goals. They will lead and influence cross-functional teams, manage product lifecycles, and leverage data-driven insights to continuously improve our offerings. This role requires a visionary leader with a strong background in technology and a passion for innovation 

Your responsibilities will include:

• Delivery Focus: Manage the full product lifecycle with a strong emphasis on delivery, ensuring customer/user needs are met and financial targets achieved.
• Hardware/Software Integration: Oversee the integration of hardware and software elements within our technology solutions.
• Stakeholder Engagement: Develop and implement strategy and vision, engaging with stakeholders to ensure alignment and support.
• Team Management: Lead a team of product owners, managing a portfolio of active products through their full lifecycle.
• Innovation: Provide innovative solutions as new technologies are introduced.
• Travel: Occasional international travel to our ships, including some evening and weekend work.

Positioned within our internal structure from CUK15 (entry level) to CUK1 (Brand President), this role is classified as a CUK06, offered as a full-time position, on a permanent basis. We offer hybrid work including up to two days from home.

Requirements:

To thrive as a Product Manager, we're looking for:

• Previous experience as a Product Manager within technology services for a complex, matrix organization, ideally within hospitality or service-based sectors
• Experience and certification in Agile methodologies
• Strong delivery experience, working the full lifecycle of product covering vision and strategy, development, implementation, maintenance and retirement
• Excellent leadership skills, managing direct reports and leading the wider business through complex changes
• Flexibility to travel internationally on occasion

About You: A Catalyst for Change

We believe that diversity enriches our team. We're interested in candidates who:

• Bring fresh ideas and different perspectives
• Have a background in customer-centric technologies
• Are adaptable and innovative
• Have strong stakeholder engagement skills

Why Join Us? Working with us is about more than a job. It's about creating unforgettable holiday happiness for our guests and a fulfilling career for you. Our benefits package reflects our commitment to your wellbeing:

• Hybrid working arrangements.
• Regular office events and charity fundraisers.
• Extensive learning and development opportunities.
• Annual bonus.
• Minimum 25 days leave, bank holiday allowance, and holiday trading scheme.
• Employee-led networks and wellbeing programs.
• Recognition scheme with prizes and awards.
• Employee discounted cruising plus friends and family offers.
• Contributory pension scheme.
• Private medical and dental insurance.
• Life assurance.
• Parental and adoption leave.
• Employee shares plan.
• Electric car and cycle to work schemes.
• Onsite restaurant with healthy meal options.
• Discounted retail and leisure via discounts portal.

Ready to Lead? If guiding a technology team to new heights excites you, we're eager to hear from you. Apply now to start your journey with us, where your performance-led leadership will make a difference in our shared success.

Recruitment Journey

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