The Gig:
The Project Manager (Technical) is responsible for the planning, development, and execution of new-build and refurbishment projects across the Virgin Voyages fleet within predetermined budget, schedules, and other specifications. This individual will liaise closely with multiple teams and supervise contractors and other service providers, helping them meet timelines by creating and managing project plans, gathering requirements, identifying cross-department dependencies and working on adhoc project initiatives as the needs arise. This individual will work closely with business partners and management to ensure that the scope and direction of each project meets the company’s goals.
This gig is based at VVHQ - our swanky Virgin Voyages Head Office in Plantation, FL where we follow a hybrid work environment. We can't wait to 'sea' you in person during our Collaboration Days, Tuesdays, Wednesdays, and Thursdays, while you enjoy Mondays and Fridays' as remote days.
What You'll Be Up To:
Serve as middle point between key business stakeholders, project teams, and support staff to ensure project is on track and in accordance with original plan
Develop project scopes and objectives, involving all relevant parties and ensuring technical feasibility
Create and manage project plans, timelines, milestones, dependencies and proactively monitor progress
Facilitate effective communication between all involved parties and ensure information is accurate
Build and circulate reports to regularly communicate project progress to land and sea-based leadership teams
Create and develop clear, comprehensive presentations using Google Suite to distribute and present to land and sea-based leadership teams
Track attendance and completion of action items for meeting attendees
Cultivate successful relationships with contractors and vendors in order to proactively resolve any issues
Make certain that all projects are completed and documented in compliance with applicable safety, environmental requirements as defined by appropriate regulatory agencies and company policies
Take part in / perform on-site technical inspections during shipyard and dry dock operations
Assist in statutory compliance and classification inspections as needed
Other duties as assigned
Superpowers Required:
Bachelor’s Degree or equivalent required
Project Management certification preferred
8-10 years of experience successfully managing multiple projects in parallel
Cruise industry experience required
Shipyard / Dry Dock experience preferred
Exceptional verbal, written, listening & presentation skills
Available to travel up to 50%
Ability to work a flexible schedule as needed
Solution-oriented, optimistic attitude and high level of energy
At your best working in a fast-paced environment
Strong organizational skills
Resilience for changing priorities and strong influencing skills
Knowledge and experience of key business tools (MS Office, Google Suite, MS Project, Visio) a must – experience with Smartsheets / Airtable a bonus
What Matters to Us:
At Virgin, your personality matters as much as how good you are at what you do. We want you to bring it to our hangout spot and help make the place even better. So, we won’t be surprised to hear that when people talk about you they say you are clever, on top of it, able to think ahead, intuitive, passionate and someone people respect and enjoy working with because you make things happen.
Virgin Voyages is committed to being an Equal Opportunity Employer and encourages applications from qualified, eligible applicants regardless of their sex, race, disability, age, sexual orientation, gender reassignment, religion or belief, marital status, pregnancy and maternity. Our greatest strength comes from our ability to come together as unique individuals -- we seek to always embrace and celebrate our differences, providing an inclusive workplace environment that allows you to be your best self.
Virgin Voyages is not accepting unsolicited assistance from search firms for this employment opportunity. All resumes submitted by search firms to any employee at Virgin Voyages via-email, the Internet or in any form and/or method without a valid written Statement of Work in place for this position from Virgin Voyages HR/Recruitment will be deemed the sole property of Virgin Voyages. No fee will be paid in the event the candidate is hired by Virgin Voyages as a result of the referral or through other means.