Senior Planning and Projects Manager (12 months fixed term contract)

Carnival UK is in search of a Senior Planning and Projects Manager, who is crucial in supporting the planning, facilitation, and implementation of any new guest product propositions for the brand as well as the management of the P&O Cruises change portfolio., The role will provide clear direction of our short-, mid- and long-term guest experience priorities to the business and lead our Guest Proposition forum where the development and execution of strategies which effectively respond to these priorities to ensure we meet our NPS, profitability and strategic aspirations.

• Lead and govern the development of new brand, product development and guest experience proposition changes.
• Manage the P&O Cruises change/ project portfolio, with support of the newly established ePMO function, to effectively govern change, report on the health of the portfolio, and support in the end-to-end delivery of GX projects assessing project scope, investment costs, resource/demand planning, and end to end governance of all projects with the support of a Project Manager.
• Administrative responsibilities also include providing content for GX areas of the business for us in e.g. Internal business updates and the P&O Cruises monthly report etc.
Positioned within our internal structure from CUK15 (entry level) to CUK1 (Brand President), this role is classified as a CUK06, offered as a full-time position, on a 12 month fixed term basis, we offer hybrid work including up to two days from home.

To thrive as a Senior Planning and Projects Manager, we're looking for:
• Understanding of portfolio and/or project management
• Experience in managing multiple priorities to strict deadlines.
• Ability to interpret complex verbal and numerical information and make recommendations.
About You: A Catalyst for Change We believe that diversity enriches our team. We're interested in candidates who:
• Be able to effectively manage stakeholders
• Be analytical with financial and guest data
• Have strong commercial acumen
• Be an effective communicator
  
  Holidays are one of life's greatest pleasures. Having the chance to relax, escape and explore is a magical thing. And there is no better holiday than a cruise.
No one knows cruising like Carnival UK, where talented people from across the globe come together to create unforgettable holiday happiness. As part of the world's largest holiday travel and leisure company, we take enormous pride in bringing to life two of the most iconic brands from Britain's rich seafaring heritage, P&O Cruises and Cunard. Collectively they have been delivering unbridled joy, boundless adventure and lifelong memories to millions of people for over 350 years. And in a multi-million pound global holiday market, where cruising has barely scratched the surface, we have the opportunity to do that for many, many more people. Our diverse yet tight knit teams share high standards, heartfelt values and passion for our purpose. Our Culture Essentials describe the expectations we have for ourselves and of each other, in building a culture that supports safe, sustainable, compliant operations and celebrates diversity, equity and inclusion. It's through the successful delivery of these extraordinary travel experiences for our target markets and our distinctive culture, that we hope to become Travel's Employer of Choice.

Working with us is about more than a job. It's about creating unforgettable holiday happiness for our guests and a fulfilling career for you. Our benefits package reflects our commitment to your wellbeing:
• Annual bonus
• Minimum 25 days leave, bank holiday allowance and holiday trading scheme
• Employee-led networks
• Employee Assistance and Wellbeing programmes
• Recognition scheme with prizes and awards
• Contributory Defined Contribution Pension scheme
• Company paid private medical and dental insurance and health assessment
• Employee Discounted Cruising plus Friends and Family offers
• Regular office events including live entertainment, lifestyle events and charity partner fundraisers
• Extensive learning and development opportunities
• In-house Occupational Health help and access to digital GP
• Life Assurance
• Parental and adoption leave
• Employee Shares Plan
• Electric Car and Cycle to Work schemes
• Onsite restaurant offering range of healthy cooked and grab and go meals
• Discounted retail and leisure via discounts portal