Sr Mgr, Program

Journey with us Combine your career goals and sense of adventure by joining our exciting team of employees Royal Caribbean Group is pleased to offer a competitive compensation & benefits package and excellent career development opportunities each offering unique ways to explore the worldThe Senior Program Manager is responsible for managing the New Generation program of Newbuilds special projects revitalization and refurbishment of vessels or technical projects across all corporate brands Consults with internal clients in various departments (shoreside and shipboard) to gather analyze and report data for recommended courses of action Proactively strategizes manages plans and drives activities of new ship design ship revitalization or technical project processes to ensure project completion within prescribed time frame and budget Functions as an in-house process driver and coach of matrixed operating department representatives intimately involved in these project types Projects assigned are typically top priority high profile and multi-departmental initiatives for the organization and thus require continuous communication and interaction in a fast-paced environment with the Newbuilding Mission Control Director VP and department executives Manages all aspects of project planning tracking and status reporting Independently maintains relationships with key customers primarily Directors Vice Presidents and Company Officers Must have the ability to follow an existing structured process framework yet have the skills to innovate Oversees in collaboration with AVP Mission Control the following essential tasks through subordinates or matrixed resources Essential Duties and Responsibilities: Lead mentor and provide overall direction to a small team of one to six resources consisting of a Program Manager Asst Program Manager Program Analyst and/or Coordinator that are responsible for the day-to-day administrative and reporting details of assigned projectsUtilizes project management tools and industrial engineering techniques to lead develop and oversee the maintenance of project scope; customer and executive expectations as well as overall project focusLeads coaches and advises the recommended course of action to the project team in outlining goals objectives milestones responsibilities scope risks and tracking routinesManages and participates in the study of operational needs and current operational performance to determine optimal working procedures and systems and to identify areas for improvement and efficiency on assigned projectsActs as the liaison between the Site office(s) and Miami Newbuilding office serving as the single point of contact for collecting and sharing requested information between parties and at required intervals from operational groupsProactively interfaces with constituent representatives for the purpose of examining project status and monitoring progress Reviews status reports prepared by project personnel modifies schedules or plans as requiredOrganizes the communication of the project plan status on a regular basis to project stakeholders global partners and core team Continues to re-establish goals and adjust work processes based on shifting priorities and new informationFollow-up with team members to meet project deadlines and provide input on team member activities for schedule review process Coordinates activities to ensure project progresses on schedule budget and accurately reflects current project status through regular updates of tasks and statusesParticipates in succession planning training evaluation and development for project team personnelWorks with Financial Department to track the budget forecasts cost controls and reportingFor Newbuilds tracks progress of owner supply specification requisition and procurement Works with Supply Chain Management and Financial Departments to track the startup process budget forecasting and reportingLeads and organizes team in development of monthly presentations for senior executives Oversees preparation of project reports for management client or othersManage develop and follow-up project reporting on the department intranet site including the various reports databases and key performance indicatorsThis position may require travel to and from ships shipyards and/or vendor facilities located in Europe Asia and North America (