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Director, Maritime Operations
The World, Residences at Sea, is the largest privately-owned residential yacht on earth. We offer the best of the best at every level of our organization. Employees of The World strive for excellence in everything we do.
The Director, Maritime Operations is responsible to manage the day to day operational aspects of the Maritime organization including safety, compliance and efficiency. Dry-dock and capital projects are an integral part of the role and this position ensures successful on-time, on-budget delivery of these projects.
Reporting to the VP, Marine & Technical Operations, the Director of Maritime Operations works directly with the shipboard Marine & Technical team, shoreside leadership and vendors to ensure alignment to strategy, budget and objectives.
Responsibilities
- Manages day to day operational aspects of Maritime Operations, projects and scope
- Reviews project proposals and plans to determine time frame, budget, procedures for accomplishing, staffing requirements, and any other resources to ensure successful completion of the project
- Develops Dry-dock plans and specifications in close cooperation with Senior Project Manager, Shipboard Leadership and external subject matter experts
- Liaises with Legal counsel to facilitate contract management for Dry-dock related matters
- Visits the ship regularly to conduct inspections, assessing effectiveness of ships Marine & Technical Operation, forecast of new projects and maintenance needs as well as management of ongoing projects
- Works closely with VP Marine & Technical Operations, CFO and COO to ensure projects meet expectations
- Ensures the Shipboard Leadership Team is fully informed and engaged in project planning processes
- Arranges project planning and preparation workshops at regular intervals with Shipboard Leadership Team and other relevant ships personnel
- Conducts ship inspections to review technical conditions as well as overall ship appearance
- Develop and maintain the 10 year capital plan
- For refurbishments, including Residences, ensure that there are adequate plans and specifications so the Ship and DNV GL are fully aware of the work and applicable approvals are in place
- Maintain business relationship with Regulatory Authorities (Flag States, Port States, Classification Societies and Public Health)
Hiring Requirements
- Minimum of 7-10 years of experience working within the Marine & Technical aspect of the cruise industry; onboard cruise ship leadership experience and or “new build” experience highly preferred
- Bachelor’s Degree in the Marine profession or equivalent
- PMP (Project Management Professional) Certification a plus
- Ability to clearly and concisely present technical subjects, experience in presenting in front of groups
- Strong business & financial acumen, negotiating and cost control skills
- Proven experience with contract & vendor negotiation
- Proven efficiency with Microsoft Office (PowerPoint, Excel, Word and Outlook)
- Must be able to travel based on job demands and requirements; flexibility to work extended hours or weekends as needed
At The World we are one team, we are always passionate and caring and we support one another in mutual respect. We have a unified, empowered and strong team culture that values diversity and recognizes, develops and retains talent.
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