Project Manager, HR Fleet

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.

We’re looking for an amazing Fleet HR Project Manager to fill this role, which is based in our Fort Lauderdale office. You’ll be responsible for the planning and execution of Fleet Human Resources projects from inception to implementation, including budgeting, resource allocation and delivery. The position will play a vital role in advancing our mission in the Fleet HR Team to deliver innovative business strategies and solutions that improve processes, systems, and analytics. The role must have a strong understanding of the onboard and shoreside business environment and objectives as well as HR’s role in helping employees and leaders achieve those goals.

Here’s a summary of what Princess is looking for in its Fleet HR Project Manager. Is this you?

Responsibilities

• Responsible for managing the complete life cycle of highly complex internal projects, including approval, planning, execution, and closeout to ensure planned results are achieved on time. This includes new or existing enhancements to fleet technologies, performance management, leadership development, talent management, succession planning and conflict management.          
• Leads communication with the team working on each project and stakeholders, manages risks and issues, and monitors progress to ensure that the project stays on track, within budget, and competed within timeline goals. Acts as a bridge between the senior management and the project team responsible for the execution of project tasks.            
• Defines project scope and objectives then aligns and coordinates team of internal and external resources around key milestones and delivery schedules.           
• Develops detailed work plans, schedules, project estimates, resource plans, and status reports that convey requirements necessary to achieve project objectives.
• Conducts regular project meetings and is responsible for project tracking and analysis.   Utilizes data analytics to measure and evaluate the effectiveness of HR initiatives and projects. Analyzes trends and metrics to develop data-driven insights and recommendations for continuous improvement.              
• Monitors and tracks change milestones and schedules, inclusive of status, dependencies, achievements, and risks/issues and provides feedback to the project team and their managers and key stakeholders.             
• Represents the HR perspective in both formal and informal settings to communicate HR information and initiatives. Influences management decision-making to ensure business success through people and processes. Implements HR practices within a work group or organization. Collaborates within the organization and across brands where relevant to execute long and short-term strategies involving people policies (including diversity and employee engagement)       
• Effectively manages, delegates and/or ensures accountability on all key initiatives and deliverables initiated by or involving Leadership, HR and Sr. Manager, Fleet HRBP on special projects. 
• Serves as a role model for company values. Fosters a positive work environment by exemplifying core values every day. Assists senior management in communicating the company's culture in a consistent manner and directing it towards improved business results.
• Engages consistently with our “Culture Essentials” to foster an environment of open communication, trust, and respect. 
• Committed to success of others as much as oneself, and to developing capacity and competence of team. Demonstrates flexibility in roles and with duties to align dynamic business needs. Has an openness to hearing other voices and seeking to understand as much as being understood.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s Degree -  Information Systems, Computer Science, Business Administration or related work experience.
• 6-10+ years of project management experience
• At least 5 years Shipboard Supervisory/Managerial experience and/or experience in a cruise-based Employee Relations role
• 5+ years of experience in Human Resources and/or data analytics/reporting (HRIS)
• Strong project management and prioritization skills with demonstrated ability to deliver on operational objectives.
• Strong leadership, organizational, analytical and execution skills
• Advanced written and verbal communication
• Strong interpersonal skills and collaborative work style.
• Dedicated to meeting and delivering on business objectives.
• Proficient in MS Office sui