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Royal Caribbean Group · 11 hours ago

Lead, Employee Experience Events

Royal Caribbean Group is a vacation-industry leader with global brands, dedicated to enhancing the employee experience. The Lead, Employee Experience Events will oversee the planning and execution of various events aimed at strengthening culture and employee engagement across the organization.

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Responsibilities

Lead end-to-end planning and execution of employee events across in-person and virtual/hybrid formats, from concept through debrief
Partner with HR, Corporate Communications, Facilities, Legal/Compliance, and business leaders
Develop event concepts and agendas that align with company culture and values; craft engaging attendee experiences
Create and manage event budgets, forecast expenses, monitor costs, and measure return on investment
Manage procurement activities including vendor selection and contract negotiations as needed
Lead cross-functional project teams, establish timelines and milestones, assess risks, and develop contingency plans
Oversee all logistics: venue selection, catering, audio-visual needs, staging, signage, registration, and on-site flow
Manage on-site event execution: supervise staff and vendors, coordinate activities, troubleshoot issues, ensure service levels, and maintain a high-quality attendee experience
Design and implement attendee communication plans, registrations, and post-event follow-up to maximize engagement and feedback
Develop measurement strategies, gather post-event feedback, analyze metrics, and deliver executive summaries with actionable recommendations
Build and mentor a small events team or coordinate with external partners; foster knowledge sharing and professional development
Maintain a rolling calendar of events, balancing priorities, avoiding scheduling conflicts, and aligning with business calendars
Stay current on event technology, trends, and best practices; evaluate and implement tools to improve efficiency and attendee experience
Perform other duties as assigned

Qualification

Event planningBudget managementProject managementVendor negotiationHybrid event technologyCross-functional leadershipAnalytical skillsCommunication skillsProblem-solving skills

Required

7+ years event planning or project management experience
End-to-end event lifecycle expertise: concept to debrief, with strong post-event evaluation and ROI measurement
Cross-functional leadership and stakeholder management: collaborates with multiple teams, leads volunteers, and influences without direct authority
Financial and vendor management: budgeting, forecasting, procurement, contract negotiation, cost control, and risk management
Hybrid/virtual event technology and accessibility: AV, registration platforms, multi-location coordination, and best practices
Communication, analytics, and problem-solving: exceptional writing and presentation skills, executive-ready reporting, metrics-driven insights, and event troubleshooting
The position is not eligible for work authorization sponsorship

Benefits

Competitive compensation and benefits package
Excellent career development opportunities

Company

Royal Caribbean Group

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Royal Caribbean Group is a cruise vacation company with a global fleet of 63 ships traveling around the world.

Funding

Current Stage
Public Company
Total Funding
$15.43B
Key Investors
RCI HoldingsMorgan Stanley
2025-09-22Post Ipo Debt· $1.5B
2025-05-14Post Ipo Debt· $2.28B
2024-09-16Post Ipo Debt· $1.5B

Leadership Team

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Jason Liberty
Chairman and Chief Executive Officer
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Matt Denesuk
SVP, Chief AI Officer
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