Senior Director, Asset Management

Senior Director, Asset Management – Overview

One of the best-known names in cruising, Princess is the world’s leading international premium cruise line and tour company, carrying millions of guests each year to hundreds of destinations around the globe. We give our guests the Medallion Class experience others simply cannot. The Love Boat promises something for everyone.

We are looking for an amazing Senior Director, Asset Management to fill this role, which is based in our Miami Office. You’ll be responsible for leading the Asset Management Team for Princess Cruises and fostering collaboration across the corporation. The role involves implementing the asset management framework strategy while managing and guiding Subject Matter Experts (SMEs) to support the fleet. It requires overseeing diverse and complex projects, including the development and execution of initiatives led by the asset team.

Additionally, this position provides support to SMEs specializing in HVAC, structural integrity, environmental systems and compliance, life‑saving appliances (LSA), engine assets, and AAQS, including those who travel as part of their responsibilities.

Responsibilities

• Build & Manage the Asset Management Team

Define clear roles and responsibilities between Operations (PODS) and Asset Management (SMEs).

Maintain strong communication channels with counterparts across other brands.

Identify gaps in subject matter expertise and implement solutions.

Provide support as needed and foster the development of SME capabilities.

Drive Asset Management and Develop Standard Framework

Develop Asset Management framework in cooperation with other Maritime Operations teams.

Set schedules to ensure team members assign adequate time frames to support and execute asset management.

Work towards enhanced Amos standardization in collaboration with APS & MAST team.

Establish a Permanent Focus on Energy Efficiency

Ensure all commissioned and future energy efficiency projects are maintained to the intended standards.

Drive ongoing engagement of shipboard and shoreside teams in energy efficiency initiatives.

Implement periodic surveys or other monitoring methods to track the condition and performance of shipboard systems. Establish permanent focus on energy efficiency

Support PCL Fleet for Safety Systems

Work with applicable OEM’s and vendors to accomplish the following:

Develop long‑term planning for Safety assets.

Lifecycle

Maintenance intervals

Identification of critical parts

Create schedules for annual maintenance for assigned systems.

Create drydock work scopes.

Support day‑to‑day operations (Pods) where needed with troubleshooting and advise.

Ensure follow up on annual safety equipment services with POD’s

Liaises with Flag state authorities and classification societies to coordinate regulatory requirements.

Support New Build

Liaise with new build PM, POD Leads, Warranty Manager & CCS where needed to provide subject matter expertise.

Prepare and oversee project / capex and applicable R & M budgets

Timely submission.

Correct execution and progress reporting of projects.

Manage contracts under responsibility and liaise with procurement for:

Wartsila PBL

Carrier Chiller Maintenance

Siemens HVAC control

Wartsila AWWTS Support

Ecospray AAQS support

Requirements

Bachelor’s Degree in Marine Engineering/ Electrical or related field

Preferred

Certifications:

Marine Engineering / Project Management

10+ years of seagoing experience in relevant technical roles

5+ years of shoreside experience in asset management or related roles

Leadership:

5+ years in a shoreside leadership role managing operational teams

5+ years in a shipboard leadership role leading technical teams

Required Seagoing shipboard experience with maintenance of fire safety systems

Preferred Seagoing shipboard experience with engine systems, life‑saving appliances (LSA), and environmental systems

Excellent communication and collaboration skills

Ability to manage complex projects and make decisions with significant financial impact

Proficiency in technical and computer systems relevant to asset management

This position is considered Hybrid and follows the Company’s schedule of three days in the office per week (Tuesday –…