Nautical Efficiency Manager

Viking (NYSE: VIK) is a global leader in experiential travel with a fleet of more than 100 ships, exploring 21 rivers, five oceans and all seven continents. Designed for curious travelers with interests in science, history, culture and cuisine, Executive Chairman Torstein Hagen often says Viking offers experiences For The Thinking Person™. Viking has more than 450 awards to its name, including being rated #1 for Rivers and #1 for Oceans five years in a row by Condé Nast Traveller in the 2025 Readers’ Choice Awards.

Viking is also rated a “World’s Best” by Travel + Leisure—no other travel company has simultaneously received such honors by both publications.

Please note that we can only accept applicants who are eligible to work in Switzerland or in possession of a valid work permit.

• Reports to the Director Nautical Operations and drives operational and environmental efficiency across Viking’s river fleet of 70+ vessels.
• Owns fuel and energy reporting, budget tracking, variance analysis, and practical guidance for captains, engineers, and shoreside teams.
• Maintains the Efficiency Manual, prepares river fleet input for ESG/emissions reporting, and manages environmental certifications.
• Acts as Nautical Operations point of contact for fleet monitoring systems, automation, vendors, subscriptions, and data quality.
• Based in Basel, Switzerland, with approximately 10% travel.

• Own fleet efficiency reporting, including daily and weekly dashboards, route benchmarks, annual fuel budget tracking, and variance analysis.
• Monitor fuel calculations, consumption, and pricing to identify savings opportunities and support measurable efficiency improvements.
• Maintain the Efficiency Manual and drive fuel and energy reduction initiatives without compromising safety, reliability, or guest comfort.
• Prepare Scope 1 and Scope 2 emissions input for ESG reporting, ensuring data is complete, traceable, and audit-ready.
• Manage environmental certifications, including Green Award, and support ISO 14001-related activities, audits, and regulatory monitoring.
• Lead fleet monitoring systems and automation, manage vendors and subscriptions, and act as the central contact between crews, Nautical Operations, technical teams, and corporate reporting.

• 5+ years of experience in operational performance, efficiency, sustainability, environmental reporting, or related fields.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to turn operational data into practical actions and measurable improvements.
• Good understanding of energy management, emissions reporting, environmental certifications, ISO 14001, and continuous improvement principles.
• Excellent stakeholder management and communication skills, with the ability to influence improvement across vessel crews, technical teams, vendors, and corporate functions.
• Experience with data analysis and reporting tools such as Excel, Power BI, SharePoint, or similar platforms.
• Experience in regulated, safety-critical, or resource-intensive industries; maritime or inland waterway experience is an advantage.
• Success in this role means delivering reliable fleet efficiency and emissions reporting, supporting fuel and energy reduction initiatives, maintaining environmental certifications and monitoring systems, and engaging captains and engineers through practical guidance and continuous improvement.

• Fast-growing and dynamic environment, a modern workspace, flexible working hours.