Jan 27, 2025

Technical Project Manager, Destinations

Hospitality Hospitality & Tourism Manager

Job / Advertisement Description

Technical Project Manager, Destinations

Department: Engineering

Employment Type: Full-Time

Minimum Experience: Manager/Supervisor

Job Summary:

The Technical Project Manager is responsible for providing project planning and management for established initiatives within the Bahamas Destinations (Celebration Key, Half Moon Cay and Princess Cays). He / She ensure that projects are completed to specification, within the established time frame and budget. The Technical Project Manager is the lead subject matter expert on site with regards to facilities concerns.  He/she will use their industry expertise to improve all aspects of project planning and resource management.

Carnival Corporation & plc is the world’s largest leisure travel company. Our portfolio of leading cruise brands includes Carnival Cruise Lines, Holland America Line, Princess Cruises, and Seabourn in North America; P&O Cruises (UK), and Cunard in the United Kingdom; AIDA Cruises in Germany; Costa Cruises in Southern Europe; and P&O Cruises (Australia) in Australia. 

The Carnival Grand Bahama Investments Limited (CGBIL), a subsidiary of Carnival Corporation & plc, is seeking a Technical Project Manager, Destinations.

The role will also play a critical role in the broader Carnival Corporation Global Ports and Destinations Development (GPDD) team. GPDD is responsible for the development and operations of our six existing Carnival-owned destinations in the Caribbean: Grand Turk (Turks and Caicos), Mahogany Bay (Roatan, Honduras), Puerta Maya (Cozumel, Mexico), Amber Cove (Puerto Plata, Dominican Republic), Half Moon Cay (Little San Salvador, The Bahamas), and Princess Cays (Eleuthera, The Bahamas). GPDD is also responsible for the development and operations of Celebration Key, expected to open in July 2025. The 6 existing destinations are expected to welcome more than 6 million visitors in 2024, with that number expected to grow significantly once Celebration Key is opened, and they include a variety of world-leading amenities such as: pristine beaches, pools, swim-up bars, water activities, food and beverage, retail, and cultural exhibits.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

The Technical Project Manager is responsible for, but not limited to the following:

  • Ensure maximum performance, by providing purpose, direction and motivation.
  • Analyze, plan and develop requirements and standards in reference to scheduled projects.
  • Assign and oversee the tasks of technical personnel as required, while ensuring all subordinates are actively working toward established milestones.
  • Determine and define clear deliverables, roles and responsibilities for staff members required for specific projects or initiatives.
  • Recruit and train exceptional employees to fulfill posted positions within the technical department.
  • Develop and maintain project plans, timelines, and budgets to ensure successful project delivery.
  • Collaborate with cross-functional teams to identify project risks and develop mitigation strategies.
  • Communicate project status, risks, and issues to stakeholders and leadership in a clear and concise manner.
  • Facilitate project meetings and ensure action items are tracked and completed on time.
  • Manage project scope and change requests to ensure project goals are met within budget and timeline constraints.
  • Identify and manage project dependencies and critical path activities to ensure timely project delivery.
  • Continuously improve project management processes and tools to increase efficiency and effective.
  • Lead projects from requirements definition through deployment, identifying schedules, scopes, budget estimations, and implementation plans, including risk mitigation.
  • Provide leadership and participate in key environmental and sustainability efforts as set forth by the local teams and the company.

EDUCATION & QUALIFICATIONS:

  • Bachelor’s degree or equivalent related technical experience
  • 5 Years in Project Management or related technical field required.
  • Professional Project Management Certification from accredited intuition preferred.
  • Demonstrated understanding of Project Management processes, strategies, and methods
  • Experience mentoring, coaching, and developing rising talent.
  • Excellent time management and organizational skills and experience establishing guidelines in these areas for others.
  • Strong knowledge of facility trades including electrical, plumbing, mechanical, and carpentry.
  • Knowledge of RO and WWTP is preferred.
  • Experience working in a high-level collaborative environment and promoting a teamwork mentality.
  • Managerial experience applying analytical thinking and problem-solving skills.
  • Ability to predict challenges and seek to proactively head-off obstacles.
  • Administrative experience preferred.
  • Effective communication, written and spoken, in English.

SKILLS & SPECIFICATIONS:

  • Proficiency in the use of computer business applications.
  • Solid knowledge of technical principles and processes.
  • Exceptional communication and problem-solving skills.
  • Ability to work with minimal supervision.
  • Strong leadership and people management skills.
  • Ability to work in a fast-paced environment.
  • Great organizational and multitasking abilities.
  • High-level of attention to detail.
  • Excellent customer service skills

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS: 

  • Must be physically fit.
  • Must have strong customer service skills.
  • Ability to work in an outdoor environment.
  • Ability to multi-task and think critically.

OTHER REQUIREMENTS:  

  • Work may require employees to work inside and outside with exposure to changing climate and/or operate machinery.
  • May be required to work shifts.
  • Travel to Carnival Destinations and periotic on-site project management required.

Location

GRAND BAHAMA