Job Description

We recognise the value in having people with a variety of backgrounds, experience and skills in our business. That means the role requirements here should be seen as a guide, not a checklist. If you have more, less or different experiences, but really relevant skills, we’d love to hear from you.

We work flexibly and will help you to find a healthy balance of remote working and time in our offices, collaborating, taking part in events and getting to know people that makes working with us so rewarding. We welcome the opportunity to discuss reduced hours and job share arrangements.

The Role

We are the industry leaders in cruise travel and as part of your goal to create unforgettable holiday happiness for our guests, Carnival Corporate Shipbuilding supports all of our nine brands throughout the whole building process from business opportunity to post delivery support while proactively developing our fleet towards a more sustainable future.

As part of our new agile project based structure we have an exciting new role of Technologies & Innovation Senior Director. This is a senior role in Carnival Corporate Shipbuilding with overall accountability for the successful completion to quality, time, budget of the development and integration of technology upgrades and innovation into new shipbuilding projects, matching the corporation’s financial and sustainability goals.

Key Responsibilities :

• Lead representative for complex innovation projects, this role will energise all innovation initiatives by driving collaboration with key industry and corporation stakeholders as well as other Corporate Shipbuilding stakeholders. Defining and shaping the strategy for technology upgrades and innovation, all along the Technical Readiness Level (TRL) development chain, from concept, proven concept and further integration on the corporation’s existing fleet or newbuild project.

• As the lead of multi-discipline matrix project teams, this role provides direction and ensures smooth operations, high-quality deliverables, adherence to project timelines and budgets aligned with the overall organisational goals.

• Harnesses the interest from colleagues to look for creative solutions for shipbuilding long-term and elevate them; takes ownership of gathering ideas from across the business from stakeholders at all levels to collect and analyse insight which will be shared further.

• Working alongside the Chapter Leads, encourage chapter members to ‘Speak Up’ on their ideas, staying up to speed on developments in their area. The role will be creating opportunities where people share their thinking, as well as ensuring a feedback system to keep momentum.

• Collaborating with other Corporate Shipbuilding key stakeholders, championing continuous improvements into the technology upgrades and innovation processes for the corporation, and driving the strategy that will take the function and subsequently Corporate Shipbuilding towards the vision of innovative and sustainable cruising.

Our role categories range from CSS15 (entry level) to CSS01 (Senior Vice President) so you can clearly see internal development opportunities. This role is a CCS04 and is offered on a full time, permanent/ basis.

About You

Fresh ideas and different perspectives are what excite us most and help us to succeed. Alongside bringing these to the role, you’ll also need:

• Degree in specialist area/ chartered engineer/ relevant equivalent experience at sea

• Qualified project manager (PMP, Prince2) or relevant equivalent experience

• Experience of promoting and working in collaboration with both technical teams and other non-technical disciplines.

• Substantial experience of working in environments such as shipbuilding, classification societies, ship operators, technical suppliers, engineering firms or similar industries (such as oil and gas) in an influential position.

• Detailed and thorough knowledge of naval architecture or offshore energy/marine engineering/electrical engineering or safety systems and their application to cruise ship design and construction.

• Substantial experience of technological development in capex intensive industries in a maritime environment (shipbuilding, oil and gasfields development, marine renewable development projects) dealing with large, complex and high value assets is desirable but not essential.

Being part of our team has its advantages…

We’re a holiday company so we know there’s more to life than work. Our comprehensive range of benefits are designed to help your personal and financial health and wellbeing.

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About the Team

Corporate Shipbuilding’s core goal is to become the centre of excellence in cruise new builds, assets, refits and innovation for Carnival Corporation. In order to achieve this we are looking to be the employer of choice in the shipbuilding industry, attracting and retaining the best talent. We promote an inclusive culture where difference is respected and valued, within which our people can be themselves, develop and reach their potential. We stand by our Culture Essentials which help us live out our shared commitments across the globe and include our commitment to Speak Up, Respect and Protect, Improve, Communicate, Listen & Learn and Empower.

Carnival Corporation & PLC is a global cruise company and one of the largest holiday companies in the world. Our portfolio of leading cruise brands includes Carnival Cruise Lines, Holland America Line, Princess Cruises and Seabourn in North America; P&O Cruises and Cunard Line in the United Kingdom; AIDA Cruises in Germany; Costa Cruises in Southern Europe; and P&O Cruises in Australia. In Corporate Shipbuilding, we are passionate about building world class vessels for all of these brands. Our award winning prestigious brands employ engaged and passionate people to deliver the highest customer service standards to our loyal customers. It takes great passion and real commitment to maintain our position in the cruise market. That’s why we look for people who share our obsession and drive to provide the most memorable experiences imaginable.

This is your chance to join us on our journey. With full support to enable you to realise your full potential we ensure your career with us is a successful and enjoyable one.