Job Description

Carnival UK is in search of an enthusiastic, dynamic, and delivery-focused Senior Technology Programme Manager to lead a portfolio of technology-enabled business change initiatives—primarily centred on physical infrastructure enhancements across our ships. This is a high-impact role where your leadership will directly influence the guest experience and operational excellence.

We’re looking for someone who brings energy, adaptability, and a flexible approach to delivery styles, capable of navigating complex programmes with confidence and creativity. If you thrive in fast-paced environments and are passionate about driving meaningful change, we want to hear from you.

Key Responsibilities:

• Oversee strategically aligned technology-enabled business projects through a programme of change to achieve business objectives.
• Manage and deliver large-scale change initiatives with competing priorities and stakeholders.
• Ensure clarity on priorities, deliverables, and financial planning across the programme.
• Lead and mentor a diverse, high-performing programme team.
• Engage with senior stakeholders to ensure alignment and successful outcomes.

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: Your Expertise and Leadership

• Lead the delivery of complex, multi-disciplinary programmes aligned with our strategic goals.
• Manage large-scale infrastructure-focused change initiatives, ensuring clarity on priorities, deliverables, and financial planning.
• Build and mentor a high-performing programme team, fostering collaboration and accountability.
• Engage with senior stakeholders across the business to ensure alignment and successful outcomes.

To thrive as a Senior Manager, Technology Programmes, we're looking for:

• A recognised project management qualification (e.g., PRINCE2, PMP).
• Proven experience delivering large-scale business change programmes with a strong emphasis on technology infrastructure.
• A background in physical systems implementation (e.g., onboard systems, shipboard infrastructure, or similar environments).
• Excellent stakeholder management and communication skills.
• A pragmatic understanding of delivery methodologies (Agile, Waterfall) and when to apply them.

About You: A Catalyst for Change

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

• Reflect, seek feedback, and resolve issues.
• Embrace change and seek improvements.
• Champion diversity and safeguard wellbeing.
• Take ownership and manage expectations.

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:

• Employee Discounted Cruising plus Friends and Family offers
• Annual bonus
• A friendly welcome with help settling in
• Regular office events including live entertainment, lifestyle events, and charity partner fundraisers
• Extensive learning and development opportunities
• Minimum 25 days leave, bank holiday allowance, and holiday trading scheme
• Employee-led networks
• Employee Assistance and Wellbeing programmes
• Recognition scheme with prizes and awards
• 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
• Onsite restaurant offering a range of healthy cooked and grab-and-go meals
• 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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