Royal Caribbean Group

Director, Global Marine Operations – Program Management Office

Royal Caribbean Group

full-time

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Location Type: Office

Location: Miami • Florida • United States

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Job Level

Lead

Tech Stack

PMP

About the role

  • Develop and implement long-term financial strategies that align with corporate objectives for fleet modernization, capital expenditures, and lifecycle management.
  • Oversee the planning, budgeting, and financial analysis of all operational and capital projects, ensuring alignment with the company's financial goals and risk appetite.
  • Manage annual capital expenditure budgets exceeding $100 million, ensuring optimal allocation of resources toward dry-docks, vessel upgrades, and newbuild projects.
  • Lead critical financial evaluations, including cost-benefit analyses, economic feasibility studies, and lifecycle cost modeling, to support strategic decision-making and maximize return on investment.
  • Collaborate with finance and accounting teams to develop robust lifecycle strategies for vessel assets, integrating financial forecasts, depreciation schedules, and certification costs.
  • Drive initiatives to reduce waste, streamline maintenance practices, and improve operational efficiencies through data-driven insights and digitalization.
  • Oversee the financial aspects of the regulatory lifecycle for vessels, including dry-dock planning, certification renewals, and compliance costs.
  • Supervise the Program Management Office responsible for a portfolio exceeding $100 million annually, ensuring projects are delivered within budget, on schedule, and aligned with strategic priorities.
  • Present comprehensive financial analyses, capital forecasts, and performance reports to executive leadership, steering committees, and external partners.

Requirements

  • Bachelor’s or Master’s Degree with a concentration in Business Administration, Finance, Economics, Project Management or related field or related field with demonstrated project management experience.
  • 10-15 years with minimum 5 years of experience leading a medium-sized team.
  • Proven expertise in managing large-scale capital budgets, financial modeling, and lifecycle cost analysis within maritime, hospitality, or similar capital-intensive industries.
  • Strong understanding of accounting principles related to capital expenditures, depreciation, and expense management.
  • Demonstrated experience in strategic financial planning, risk mitigation, and resource allocation at an executive level.
  • PMP certification is preferred, with a deep familiarity with project financials, portfolio management, and PMI standards.
  • Exceptional analytical, organizational, and presentation skills, with the ability to translate complex financial data into actionable insights.
Benefits
  • Competitive compensation and benefits package
  • Excellent career development opportunities

Applicant Tracking System Keywords

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Hard skills
financial strategiescapital expenditureslifecycle managementfinancial analysiscost-benefit analysiseconomic feasibility studieslifecycle cost modelingfinancial forecastingdepreciation schedulesresource allocation
Soft skills
leadershipanalytical skillsorganizational skillspresentation skillsstrategic planningrisk mitigationcollaborationdata-driven insightscommunicationteam management
Certifications
PMP certification