Description:
We are looking for an amazing Specialist, Strategic Projects to fill this role, which is based in our Doral office. The Specialist, Strategic Projects is a hands-on contributor within the Strategy & Analytics organization, reporting to the Manager, Strategic Projects. This role is responsible for supporting the execution of strategic initiatives that span shipboard and shoreside operations, with a focus on transformation, innovation, and performance improvement.
Here is a summary of what Princess is looking for in its Specialist, Strategic Projects. Is this you?
Responsibilities
- Support the day-to-day execution of strategic projects across shipboard and shoreside operations, including guest experience, onboard revenue, product innovation, and process improvements.
- Conduct detailed quantitative and qualitative analysis to inform project direction and measure impact.
- Assist in scoping, planning, and implementing project workstreams, ensuring objectives, timelines, and deliverables are clearly defined and met.
- Prepare and maintain project documentation, including business cases, implementation plans, and progress reports for leadership review.
- Coordinate with cross-functional teams to facilitate alignment and accountability on high-priority initiatives.
- Monitor project milestones and timelines, proactively identifying risks or barriers and supporting their resolution.
- Prepare clear communications and reporting materials to update stakeholders and leadership on project status and outcomes.
- Work closely with the Manager, Strategic Projects, and other team members to share insights, best practices, and lessons learned.
- Contribute to a collaborative, high-performance team culture focused on innovation and operational excellence.
- Support process improvement efforts and champion experimentation within project workstreams, helping to drive ongoing transformation.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree required
- 2+ years of experience in business intelligence, or an alternative analytical field, preferably in hospitality, cruise, or travel industries.
- Proven track record of delivering large-scale, cross-functional initiatives with significant financial impact.
- Exceptional leadership, communication, and stakeholder management skills.
- Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, matrixed environment.
- Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities, with a track record of turning data and insights into actionable plans.
- Advanced project management skills, including the ability to coordinate multiple initiatives and drive cross-functional collaboration.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with experience preparing presentations and reports for senior audiences.
- Ability to synthesize complex information and present it in a clear, compelling manner.
- Proficiency in building relationships and working effectively across teams and organizational levels.
- Adaptability and resourcefulness in a fast-paced, dynamic environment.
- Experience in the travel, hospitality, or consumer experience industries is preferred.
- This position is considered Hybrid and follows the Company’s schedule of three days in the office per week (Tuesday – Thursday)