Senior Manager, Dry Docks
Royal Caribbean Group
full-time
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Location Type: Office
Location: Miami • Florida • United States
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About the role
- Serve as the single point of contact for all dry-docking planning matters for the RCG fleet
- Act as the central coordination hub between Global Marine Operations (GMO), Brand Deployment, and Newbuilding Revitalizations
- Develop and manage long-term strategic relationships with key global shipyards
- Maintain forward visibility (5-year horizon) of global dry dock capacity and regional constraints
- Lead executive-level engagement with major shipyard partners
- Assess shipyard capability relative to vessel class, technical complexity, and revitalization scope
- Provide recommendations on shipyard positioning strategy across regions
- Monitor geopolitical and regional risks that may impact docking availability
- Secure and manage docking slot reservations across the fleet on a rolling multi-year basis
- Optimize docking sequencing to reduce operational disruption and repositioning complexity
- Act as GMO’s technical representative in support of Procurement during shipyard selection processes
- Ensure alignment of dry dock budgets across fleet groups
- Develop business cases and total cost of ownership calculations for advancing dockings
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical or Electrical Engineering, or Naval Architecture
- At least 10 years of experience in Fleet Operations or shipyard environments
- Project management qualifications are required; PRINCE2 or PMP certification is advantageous
- Management qualifications in project, operations, or strategy add value
- Comprehensive knowledge of all aspects of dry docking in accordance with industry standards
- Demonstrated leadership experience managing internal docking superintendents or external consultants
- Direct experience as a project manager for dry-docking operations
- Strong understanding of class, flag, and regulatory/statutory requirements
- Expertise in Microsoft Office (Excel, Project, Visio) and business intelligence tools such as Power BI and MicroStrategy
- Ability to manage remote teams and achieve defined objectives
- Familiarity with ISO systems, especially ISO 9001, 14001, and 18001
- Excellent command of the English language, with strong interpersonal skills and the ability to foster diversity within teams
- Assertive, with excellent negotiation skills and a willingness to travel as required
- Experience with ERP and/or ship management systems is a plus.
Benefits
- Competitive compensation and benefits package
- Excellent career development opportunities
Applicant Tracking System Keywords
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Hard Skills & Tools
dry dockingproject managementtotal cost of ownership calculationsshipyard capability assessmentdocking slot reservationsdocking sequencing optimizationfleet operationsgeopolitical risk assessmentclass and regulatory requirementsbusiness case development
Soft Skills
leadershipinterpersonal skillsnegotiation skillsteam managementstrategic relationship managementassertivenesscommunicationfostering diversitycollaborationproblem-solving
Certifications
Bachelor's degree in Mechanical EngineeringBachelor's degree in Electrical EngineeringBachelor's degree in Naval ArchitecturePRINCE2 certificationPMP certification