Senior Manager, Decarbonization and Energy Strategy

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Royal Caribbean Group’s Decarbonization Team has an exciting career opportunity for a full-time Senior Manager, Decarbonization and Energy Strategy reporting to the AVP, Marine Transformation and Performance.

This position will work onsite in Miami, Florida. 

This position is not eligible for work authorization sponsorship.

Position Summary:

In this position, you would play a pivotal role in advancing Royal Caribbean Group’s Destination Net Zero roadmap through strategic planning and cross-functional execution. You would drive both decarbonization strategy development and the adoption of low-carbon fuels to support the Group’s emissions-reduction and compliance targets across brands and geographies. 

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Lead the development and continuous refinement of the Group’s decarbonization and energy strategy, ensuring alignment with regulatory, financial, and corporate objectives and targets. 

• Partner with senior leadership to translate decarbonization ambitions into measurable pathways, incorporating technology, fuel, and operational levers. 

• Serve as a trusted advisor to internal stakeholders by synthesizing regulatory trends, market intelligence, and scenario modeling into actionable strategic insights. 

Low-Carbon Fuel Strategy and Procurement Alignment 

• Drive the adoption of low-carbon fuels (e.g., HVO, FAME, RNG, bio-LNG, green methanol, e-LNG) across the fleet, evaluating feasibility, supply availability, lifecycle emissions, and commercial competitiveness. 

• Work collaboratively with Fuel Procurement and Corporate Development to strategically source and secure low-carbon fuel volumes through partnerships, offtake agreements, and investment structures (equity stakes, tolling, or JV frameworks). 

• Support fuel procurement evaluations by providing decarbonization value assessments, abatement cost modeling ($/tCO₂e), and regulatory compliance implications (FuelEU Maritime, EU ETS, IMO GFI). 

• Identify and evaluate new fuel partnerships to expand RCG’s access to renewable and synthetic fuel pathways globally. 

Program Management and Reporting 

• Lead and coordinate enterprise-wide planning and execution of decarbonization initiatives, ensuring performance tracking against KPIs and milestones. 

• Oversee forecasting, data analytics, and business case development to quantify emissions reduction, energy intensity, and financial outcomes. 

• Serve as the single point of reference for decarbonization and energy strategy communications, preparing executive-level presentations, dashboards, and board updates. 

• Manage cross-functional working groups bridging Fleet Operations, Supply Chain, Corporate Development, and Finance to ensure alignment between strategic intent and tactical execution. 

Stakeholder Engagement 

• Represent the Decarbonization and Energy Transformation function in internal and external forums, including regulatory consultations, industry consortiums, and supplier discussions. 

• Facilitate structured engagement with strategic fuel suppliers, technology partners, and government bodies to shape and influence future low-carbon fuel ecosystems. 

• Provide clear and consistent communication to executives, shipboard teams, and brand leadership regarding progress, risks, and opportunities in decarbonization strategy execution. 

• Strategic Leadership in Fleet Optimization: 
  Develop and implement long-term financial strategies that align with corporate objectives for fleet modernization, capital expenditures, and lifecycle management. Oversee the planning, budgeting, and financial analysis of all operational and capital projects, ensuring alignment with the company's financial goals and risk appetite. 

• Capital Budgeting & Investment Oversight: 
  Manage annual capital expenditure budgets exceeding $100 million, ensuring optimal allocation of resources toward dry-docks, vessel upgrades, and newbuild projects. Lead critical financial evaluations, including cost-benefit analyses, economic feasibility studies, and lifecycle cost modeling, to support strategic decision-making and maximize return on investment. 

• Financial Planning & Lifecycle Management: 
  Collaborate with finance and accounting teams to develop robust lifecycle strategies for vessel assets, integrating financial forecasts, depreciation schedules, and certification costs. Ensure that asset management practices optimize vessel availability, compliance, and residual value, while minimizing total cost of ownership. 

• Cost Control & Efficiency Enhancement: 
  Drive initiatives to reduce waste, streamline maintenance practices, and improve operational efficiencies through data-driven insights and digitalization. Identify opportunities to leverage technology and innovative solutions that enhance safety, reliability, and cost-effectiveness across the fleet. 

• Risk Management & Compliance: 
  Oversee the financial aspects of the regulatory lifecycle for vessels, including dry-dock planning, certification renewals, and compliance costs. Work closely with classification societies, flag states, and regulatory bodies to ensure cost-effective adherence to international standards, minimizing financial exposure and operational risks. 

• Financial Oversight of Projects & Portfolio Management: 
  Supervise the Program Management Office responsible for a portfolio exceeding $100 million annually, ensuring projects are delivered within budget, on schedule, and aligned with strategic priorities. Standardize project reporting, financial tracking, and performance metrics to enable transparent governance and decision-making.

• Stakeholder Engagement & Reporting: 
  Present comprehensive financial analyses, capital forecasts, and performance reports to executive leadership, steering committees, and external partners. Act as a strategic advisor on financial implications of fleet initiatives, capital investments, and operational improvements. 

Qualifications, Knowledge and Skills:

• 10–12 years of experience in energy strategy, decarbonization, or corporate development, ideally in maritime, energy, or industrial sectors. 

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Business, Environmental Science, or Sustainability; MBA or Master’s preferred. 

• Proven experience developing or managing alternative fuel portfolios or low-carbon energy sourcing strategies. 

• Strong analytical foundation with demonstrated ability to interpret and communicate complex emissions and financial models. 

• Exceptional written and verbal communication skills with comfort presenting to C-suite and board-level audiences.

• Demonstrated ability to influence and manage stakeholders across functions and geographies. 

• Deep understanding of maritime decarbonization pathways, emissions accounting, and regulatory frameworks (IMO, EU ETS, FuelEU Maritime, ISCC). 

We know there's a lot to consider. As you go through the application process, our recruiters will be glad to provide guidance, and more relevant details to answer any additional questions. Thank you again for your interest in Royal Caribbean Group. We'll hope to see you onboard soon!

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