Senior Technology Programme Manager

Job Description

Carnival UK is in search of a Senior Manager, Technology Programmes, who is crucial in supporting our technological direction and nurturing a high-performing team. Your responsibilities will include:

Overseeing strategically aligned technology-enabled business projects through a programme of change to achieve business objectives. Managing and delivering large-scale change deliveries with conflicting priorities. Ensuring clarity on priorities, deliverables, and financial planning. Leading and mentoring a diverse programme team.

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.

Requirements: Your Expertise and Leadership

To thrive as a Senior Manager, Technology Programmes, we're looking for:

Project management qualification (e.g., PMP, PRINCE2). Experience managing large, complex business change programmes with IT components. Strong background in infrastructure change rather than software. Excellent stakeholder management skills. A solid understanding and appreciation of different delivery methodologies, including both Waterfall and Agile, with experience in selecting and applying the most appropriate approach based on project needs.

About You: A Catalyst for Change

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

Reflect, seek feedback, and resolve issues. Embrace change and seek improvements. Champion diversity and safeguard wellbeing. Take ownership and manage expectations.

Why Join Us?

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. 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 a range of healthy cooked and grab-and-go meals Discounted retail and leisure via discounts portal

Ready to Lead?

If guiding a technology team 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.

Recruitment Journey

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About Us

Holidays are one of lifes greatest pleasures. Having the chance to relax, escape and explore is a magical thing. And there is no better holiday than a cruise.No one knows cruising like Carnival UK, where talented people from across the globe come together to create unforgettable holiday happiness. As part of the worlds largest holiday travel and leisure company, we take enormous pride in bringing to life two of the most iconic brands from Britains rich seafaring heritage, P&O Cruises and Cunard. Collectively they have been delivering unbridled joy, boundless adventure and lifelong memories to millions of people for over 350 years. And in a multi-million pound global holiday market, where cruising has barely scratched the surface, we have the opportunity to do that for many, many more people.Our diverse yet tight knit teams share high standards, heartfelt values and passion for our purpose. Our Culture Essentials describe the expectations we have for ourselves and of each other, in building a culture that supports safe, sustainable, compliant operations and celebrates diversity, equity and inclusion.Its through the successful delivery of these extraordinary travel experiences for our target markets and our distinctive culture, that we hope to become Travels Employer of Choice.