Manager, Special Projects

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 can’t. The Love Boat promises something for everyone.

The Manager - Special Projects manages all aspects of the planning and execution of fleet technical environmental, safety and energy saving project. Working primarily with the Company's operations departments, shipboard senior management, contractors, shipyards and classification societies, to ensure completion within the approved financial plan and agreed timescales.

This role requires a strong focus on collaboration and liaison with the Technical Operations Electrical and Automation team, for the correct electrical/automation engineering and full integration and alignment of projects with all other ongoing and planned fleet initiatives.

The Manager
- Special Projects manages the team of onboard Fleet Project Managers in the execution of activities being carried out onboard ships, both in service and during docking periods. The team size will flex to meet the demands of each project. Personnel will be assigned to Manager, Special projects as defined and requested.

The role also supports the development/electrical engineering of fleet energy reduction, safety, and environmental projects in coordination with Corporate energy conservation and safety group strategies and collaborates with company brands and Carnival Corporate teams to create efficiencies and streamline processes.

The Manager-Special Projects proactively engages and collaborates with shipboard personnel in project development and implementation to ensure early understanding and adoption of key sustainability initiatives.

The ideal candidate will have a background in the maritime industry, with a background in electro-technical engineering and have experience in both a seagoing and shoreside managerial role. Strong communication skills, a proactive and collaborative approach to project management are essential.

Here’s a summary of what Princess is looking for in a Ship Superintendent. Is this you?

• Supports the development and management of projects and project personnel in alignment with company and regulatory requirements
• Leads and contributes to the planning, definition, and execution of assigned projects, ensuring all activities comply with company policies, established procedures, maritime legislation, and applicable flag‑state and classification society requirements. Provides oversight and guidance to project team members, establishing clear expectations, monitoring performance, and ensuring work is executed safely, efficiently, and to the required quality standards.
• Monitors project progress and action plans while providing regular updates to senior management
• Tracks schedule, budget, risks, and deliverables across multiple concurrent projects by utilizing appropriate project management methodologies and tools. Develops and distributes timely progress reports, dashboards, and variance analyses to senior management, highlighting trends, potential challenges, and recommended corrective actions to maintain project alignment with strategic objectives.
• Supports project implementation and completion through cross‑functional collaboration
• Facilitates smooth project execution by coordinating activities among suppliers, contractors, shipyards, and multi‑disciplinary departments both shoreside and onboard. Ensures all stakeholders understand project scope, technical requirements, timelines, and deliverables. Drives issue resolution and fosters a collaborative environment to achieve…