Analyst – Program Management

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The Royal Caribbean Group’s Global Marine Operations, Capital Program Office Team has an exciting career opportunity for a full-time Analyst, Program Management reporting to the Director, Program Management.

The position is onsite and based in Weybridge, UK.

Applicants must be legally authorized to work in the location where this position is based. The position is not eligible for immigration or work-visa sponsorship now or in the future.

What does the Global Marine Operations, Capital Program Office Team do?

The Marine Operations Team at Royal Caribbean Group ensures the safe, reliable, and efficient operation of the company’s global fleet. The team oversees navigation, technical operations, safety, regulatory compliance, and crew workforce planning, partnering closely with shipboard leadership and external authorities to maintain operational excellence, meet maritime regulations, and deliver consistently safe voyages across all brands worldwide.

How you can make an impact:

The Associate Discipline Program Manager supports the Discipline Program Manager in running the program process for assigned marine disciplines, from intake of needs through funding and project-level planning. The role maintains the data, trackers, and reports that keep the program moving, and builds the technical and process knowledge to move into a Discipline Program Manager role.

What your day-to-day will look like:

In accordance with Global Marine's philosophy of Uncompromised Safety & Service, each employee conducts oneself in a safe, professional, and courteous manner always. This consists of physical and verbal interactions with internal and external customers.

All duties and responsibilities are to be performed in accordance with Global Marine's & SQM standards, and safety policies. 

• Log and track incoming needs for assigned disciplines from ships, fleet operations, and technical teams. Keep the intake tracker current and update requesters on status. 

• Gather supporting information for need identification, including ship data, photos, prior requests, and cost history, and prepare summaries for the Discipline Program Manager and Discipline Head. 

• Support project-level planning for approved needs by maintaining scope documents, schedules, and dependency lists. 

• Support the funding process by preparing inputs for Procurement Estimation and Marine Finance, and tracking approval status through strategic plan creation. 

• Maintain program performance reports for assigned disciplines, covering delivery against plan, budget status, and open risks, and update them on a regular cadence. 

• Compile program health measures, including backlog, aging needs, funding status, and throughput, for review by the Discipline Program Manager. 

• Prepare scope packages for handover to the Dry Dock Office at the 24-month gate, using the standard template, and respond to follow-up requests through the scope freeze. 

• Provide on-site support during heavy dry dock scope for the discipline, under the direction of the Discipline Program Manager. 

• Prepare agendas, minutes, and action logs for program meetings, and follow up on open actions. 

• Follow the Capital Program Office's standards, templates, and governance, and suggest improvements. 

• Performs other duties as required. This job description in no way states or implies that these are the only duties to be performed by the incumbent. The incumbent will be required to perform any other job-related duties assigned by their supervisor or management. 

How to achieve success: 

• Bachelor's degree in engineering, marine, business, or a related field, or equivalent experience. 

• 2 to 3 years of experience in marine operations, technical support, project coordination, or a related field. 

• Strong skills in Excel and PowerPoint, with the ability to organize and present data clearly. 

• Strong written and verbal communication. 

• Good sense of accountability, managing expectations and collaboration. 

• Interest in ship systems and dry dock processes, and willingness to learn them. 

• Willingness to travel to ships and yards. 

• Preferred: PMP or equivalent. 

Agency and Third-Party Submissions: Please note this is a direct search by the Company, and applications through agencies and other third parties will not be accepted, nor will fees be paid for unsolicited resumes. Any unsolicited resumes will be considered the Company's property.

We know there's a lot to consider. As you go through the application process, our recruiters will be glad to provide guidance, and more relevant details to answer any additional questions. Thank you again for your interest in Royal Caribbean Group. We hope to see you onboard soon!

It is the policy of the Company to ensure equal employment and promotion opportunity to qualified candidates without discrimination or harassment on the basis of race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy and related medical conditions), age, national origin, disability, sexual orientation, sexuality, gender identity or expression, marital status, citizenship or immigration status, veteran or military status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law. Royal Caribbean Group and each of its subsidiaries prohibit and will not tolerate discrimination or harassment.

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