Manager, Early Talent

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We are proud to be the vacation-industry leader with global brands — including Royal Caribbean International, Celebrity Cruises and Silversea Cruises — the most innovative fleet and private destinations, and the best people. Together, we are dedicated to turning the vacation of a lifetime into a lifetime of vacations for our guests. 

  

Royal Caribbean Group’s  Shipboard Talent Acquisition Team has an exciting career opportunity for a full time Manager, Global Early Talent – Shipboard & Private Destinations  reporting to the Senior Manager, Early Talent Programs. 

  

This role will work onsite in Miami, Florida. 

  

Position Summary: 

  

The Manager, Global Early Talent – Shipboard & Private Destinations supports program design, execution, and performance tracking of international school, cadet, and apprenticeship programs for shipboard and private destination roles. 
 
Reporting to the Senior Manager, Early Talent Programs this role will work cross-functionally with Recruitment, Learning & Development, Operations, HR Business Partners, and Government Relations to ensure strong partnerships with schools, program delivery, and pipeline development. 
 
The ideal candidate will have strong program execution and project management skills, along with experience working with educational institutions and early career talent programs. 

  

Key Responsibilities: 

 

  

Program Design & Execution: 

• Own the design and delivery of  assigned early talent programs translating broader early talent sourcing strategy into structured and actionable program plans.  

• Partner with Recruitment and HR teams to ensure smooth program intake, candidate selection, onboarding, and deployment. 

• Equip the global recruitment team with the necessary tools, resources, and strategies to attract, engage, and nurture top talent for Royal Caribbean. 

• Conduct assessments to identify skill gaps and resource needs, making informed recommendations to enhance efficiency and streamline workflows. 

• Partner with Operations and L&D to align programs with functional workforce needs, while ensuring participants receive meaningful learning and operational exposure. 

• Work with Government Relations to support regulatory compliance and local workforce initiatives. 

 
Project Management & Coordination: 

• Lead the day-to-day project management of assigned programs, ensuring timelines, deliverables, and objectives are met. 

• Manage assigned relationships with maritime academies, hospitality schools, and vocational partners. 

• Coordinate across internal teams to ensure milestones and program deliverables are met. 

 
Performance Tracking & Reporting: 

• Collect, analyze, and report data to inform program improvements and leadership decision-making. 

• Translate internal performance data and candidate insights into clear, actionable recommendations, ensuring timely and appropriate‑level communication to leaders, hiring managers, and stakeholders to inform strategic program decisions. 

• Conduct ongoing competitor benchmarking and external market research to identify trends, risks, and opportunities impacting early talent strateg