Senior Manager, Programme and Project Delivery

The Programme and Project Delivery team supports the controlled and consistent delivery of strategic initiatives within Maritime. Working closely with the enterprise PMO, sponsors, delivery partners and senior stakeholders, the team embeds the Carnival Change Delivery Framework and provides transparent insight into programme performance.

Key accountabilities include:

Lead the programme delivery capability, embedding the Carnival Change Delivery Framework and consistent governance and delivery standards.

Maintain an integrated view of programme progress, risks, dependencies, financials, resources and delivery confidence.

Lead and develop Programme and Project Managers, managing allocation, utilisation, capability and performance.

Take accountability for a defined portfolio of programmes and projects, intervening directly where complex or high-risk delivery requires stabilisation.

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 permanent basis. We offer hybrid work including up to two days from home.

We believe that diversity enriches our team. We're interested in candidates who:

Build inclusive, high-performing teams through clear expectations, coaching and regular feedback.

Provide transparent, data-led assessments of programme health, risks, dependencies and delivery confidence.

Balance delivery pace with governance discipline, commercial stewardship and colleague wellbeing.

Influence senior stakeholders constructively and create shared accountability across internal and external delivery partners.

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.

Read our employee experience guide to learn more about life as a Carnival UK colleague here .

Our benefits package reflects our commitment to your wellbeing:

Employee Discounted Cruising plus Friends and Family offers

Annual bonus

A friendly welcome with help settling in

Regular office events including live entertainment, lifestyle events and charity partner fundraisers

Extensive learning and development opportunities

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

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

If guiding a team within the Maritime Team here at Carnival UK to new heights excites you, we're eager to hear from you. Apply now to start your journey with us, where your performance-led leadership will make a difference in our shared success.

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