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Position Summary:
The Lead Program Management supporting the Design planning owns the integrated planning backbone for the Newbuild Design portfolio — building and maintaining the schedules and frameworks that drive scalable efficient design execution across an integrated design and naval architecture process Reporting to the Senior Manager Design Planning & Analytics the role translates the design process into time-bound plans orchestrating timelines milestones dependencies and file submissions across all phases workstreams and quality gates
The role works in close coordination with Newbuild executive leadership Brand architectural partners shipyards local offices and Project Management Partnering with design integration teams and cross-functional partners the Lead keeps planning proactive transparent and balanced against time cost scope and quality — while feeding structured planning data into automated dashboards and KPIs through the reporting and analytics function
Essential Duties and Responsibilities:
Master Schedule Ownership & Integration
Own build and maintain the integrated design master schedule aligned to design maturity phases and quality gates
- using enterprise scheduling tools
Ensure planning structures reflect the pre-conditions margins progressive maturity- and value- and cost-driven design principles required at each phase
- Keep design schedules synchronized with shipyard build sequences and program-level milestones so deliverables land ahead of contractual and construction needs
File Submission & Milestone Management
Build and manage design file submission schedules and deliverable packages across Newbuild Brand local offices and shipyards
- enforcing timeline alignment across all stakeholder groups
- Identify and track the pre-conditions and progressive maturity targets required to clear design quality gates and critical design milestones
- Provide early warning on at-risk submissions and drive recovery planning with the relevant owners
Critical-Path Scenario & Workforce Planning
Identify cross-program critical-path dependencies and run scenario analyses to optimize schedule scope and resource trade-offs with relevant stakeholders
- translating outcomes into planning synergies and defined projects
Develop strategic workforce-planning and tactical design-planning models and tools that surface capacity gaps opportunities- and the resources needed to hold the plan
Cross-Functional Coordination & Portfolio Support
Act as the planning liaison between design project teams external partners and internal departments — PMO Naval Architecture Maritime Technology
- and Brand — to establish coherent timelines and milestones aligned to overall program objectives
- Support portfolio scalability by applying lessons from lead-vessel planning to follow-on ship classes and by reinforcing consistent planning practices across US and EU design studios
Planning Data Reporting & Analytics
Feed structured current planning data into reporting and analytics so dashboards and KPIs reflect true schedule status at portfolio project
- and executive levels
Partner with the reporting and analytics team to automate planning inputs and reduce manual tracking- improving the speed and reliability of executive-facing status
Planning Governance & Continuous Improvement
Provide strategic governance over design planning by ensuring consistent adoption of enterprise-wide planning principles and templates
- aligned to established newbuild project standards
Evolve the planning framework through lessons learned and leading practices- supporting consistent process and value- and cost-driven implementation at each phase
- Study operational needs and current performance to identify areas for improvement and planning efficiency
Perform additional job-related duties as assigned- This job description in no way states or implies that these are the only duties to be performed by the employee occupying this position
Qualifications & Education:
Education
Bachelor’s or Master’s degree with a concentration in Project Management Construction / Architecture (Shipbuilding experience preferred) Business Management Industrial Engineering or a related field
Experience
5–7 years in project planning scheduling or project management within large-scale capital programs preferably in design architecture
- or construction
Demonstrated experience building and managing integrated project schedules for complex- multi-disciplinary design programs
Experience in shipbuilding cruise hospitality- or similarly complex design environments is a strong advantage
Technical Skills
Proficiency in MS Office Suite MS Project Adobe Workfront
- or equivalent enterprise scheduling and project management tools
Strong command of industry-standard scheduling practices including critical-path methodology dependency management- and milestone tracking
Core Competencies
Exceptional organizational skills and attention to detail
- with the ability to manage multiple concurrent project schedules
Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities- with a proactive approach to risk identification and mitigation
Excellent communication and stakeholder-management skills with the ability to translate complex planning data into clear- actionable insights for diverse audiences
Collaborative mindset with the ability to work across disciplines cultures and geographies (US and EU design studios- shipyard partners)
Results-driven- with a high sense of accountability and ownership
This position may require travel to and from ships shipyards and/or vendor facilities located in Europe Asia and North America ( 25%)
We know there’s a lot to consider As you go through the application process our recruiters will be glad to provide guidance and more relevant details to answer any additional questions Thank you again for your interest in Royal Caribbean Group We hope to see you onboard soon!
Physical Demands
While performing the duties of this job the employee is occasionally required to walk sit reach with hands and arms talk and hear Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision color vision
- and ability to adjust focus
Work Environment
The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those employees’ encounters while performing the essential functions of the job
- The work environment is inside the office
We know there's a lot to consider As you go through the application process our recruiters will be glad to provide guidance and more relevant details to answer any additional questions Thank you again for your interest in Royal Caribbean Group We'll hope to see you onboard soon!
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