Royal Caribbean Group · 2 weeks ago
Project Manager (Integrated Planning)
Miami, FL
Contract
Onsite
Senior Level, Lead/Staff
10+ years expRoyal Caribbean Group is a vacation-industry leader with global brands. The Manager, Integrated Planning Team is responsible for implementing and managing integrated planning processes for product development, coordinating tasks, timelines, and deliverables across departments to ensure timely delivery of new products and experiences.
Travel
Responsibilities
Coordinate day-to-day project planning and execution activities for assigned product development initiatives
Monitor progress against the plan daily, send reminders for upcoming deliverables, and adjust timelines as needed in coordination with team leads
Facilitate collaboration among cross-functional team members (e.g., concept designers, operations, marketing, newbuild, IT, etc.) to drive project tasks to completion
Schedule and lead regular project team meetings or stand-ups to review status, address roadblocks, and synchronize efforts
Document key decisions and action items in each meeting, distribute meeting notes to participants, and follow up with individuals on their action items to keep momentum
Drive the implementation of operational readiness processes for new product launches or experience rollouts
Assist in developing and tracking startup checklists for new concepts on ships (or at destinations) to confirm that all departments (Food & Beverage, Entertainment, Housekeeping, etc.) are prepared for the introduction of the new product or experience
Support the Architecture & Design Management workstream by organizing design review sessions and managing the flow of design documentation
Distribute design materials to relevant reviewers, set up meetings or workshops (e.g., charrettes) to collect feedback, and record all comments or requested changes
Track design change requests and ensure they are communicated back to the designers/architects
Verify that final design documents incorporate all approved changes and meet the required quality standards before they are signed off
Manage the project’s action item tracker and risk/issue log on a continual basis
Assist in the RFP Oversight & Contracts workstream by coordinating with the Supply Chain team on procurement activities for your projects
Ensure that all project documents (business cases, charters, plans, design specifications, meeting minutes, status reports, etc.) are properly filed in the shared repository (e.g., SharePoint or Teams folders)
Prepare inputs for executive-level updates and communications, working under the guidance of the Senior Manager or Director
If required, attend executive review meetings (such as a CEO Product Development update or Steering Committee) to provide additional detail on project progress or to take note of executive feedback
Implement and uphold the processes and best practices defined by the Integrated Planning Team
Contribute to refining these processes by providing feedback on what is or isn’t working at the execution level
Implement operational excellence and process improvement initiatives as defined by the Integrated Planning Team’s standards
Deliver on quality assurance efforts throughout the development and implementation of new products
Ensure that post-launch audits or evaluations are conducted – gathering performance data, guest feedback, and operational observations after a new product/experience goes live
Deliver on the collaboration with various departments to promote collaboration and stakeholder inclusion
Ensure that formal sign-off documents, design approvals, change logs, and lessons learned from each project are documented and stored for future reference
Supervise and mentor members of the Integrated Planning Team in their day-to-day activities
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree in Business, Project Management, Hospitality Management, Product Development, or a related field (master's degree preferred)
An academic background or coursework in project management or operations is helpful
Professional certifications or courses (e.g., CAPM or PMP certification, Agile methodologies) are an asset and indicate a commitment to the profession
Minimum 10 years of experience in project management, product development, innovation, or operations, ideally within the travel, hospitality, or cruise industries
Basic understanding of the business context of projects – how guest experience, operational feasibility, and return on investment considerations play into product development
Proficiency in creating and managing schedules, tracking tasks, and coordinating teams
Familiarity with project management and collaboration software is required (for example, experience with Asana, Jira, Microsoft Project, Trello, or similar tools to manage tasks and timelines)
Proven ability to develop and implement processes and standards across an organization
Comfortable navigating ambiguous situations and making data-driven decisions
Exceptional problem-solving, strategic thinking, and decision-making abilities
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to collaborate across multiple departments and external partners
Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, dynamic environment and manage multiple projects simultaneously
Strong understanding of performance management frameworks and employee engagement strategies
Data-driven mindset with the ability to analyze metrics and make informed decisions
Confidence in asking questions or seeking clarification to prevent misunderstandings
Experience in facilitating meetings or workshops is beneficial – including the ability to keep meetings productive and on-topic
A passion for innovation, with a creative mindset to find better ways of working and delivering value
Experience driving continuous improvement programs or operational excellence initiatives
Ability to travel up to 40% - 50% of the time
Benefits
Competitive compensation and benefits package
Excellent career development opportunities
Company
Royal Caribbean Group
Royal Caribbean Group is a cruise vacation company with a global fleet of 63 ships traveling around the world.
10001+ employees
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Funding
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Public CompanyTotal Funding
$15.43BKey Investors
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2025-09-22Post Ipo Debt· $1.5B
2025-05-14Post Ipo Debt· $2.28B
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Leadership Team
Jason Liberty
Chairman and Chief Executive Officer
Matt Denesuk
SVP, Chief AI Officer
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