Lead, Product Development

Position Summary:

The Product Development Lead will assist in the implementation and execution of all new concepts, experiences, activities, dedicated spaces and programming.  This role will bring to life concepts and experiences that directly respond to consumer insights and define what is next in terms of the vacation experience while driving incremental profitability for the brand. Reporting to the Senior Manager or Manager on the Product Development team, this person will support various strategic rollout efforts on both new ship projects, fleet modernization ships during their dry dock, ship projects while in service and on the brand’s private destination. This role will lead and support the elements of the guest experience, from brief, through design and execution. This person should leverage the approved concept briefs made and bring the visions to life staying true to the strategic goals and being mindful of onboard and/or land feasibility and delivery.  This person will work collaboratively with other teams including Operations, Newbuild, Design., Marketing, Sales, Risk Management and Revenue Management.  All product information for guest communication, validation of execution and audit process post-delivery will be established and maintained by the Product Development team.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Aid in creating,launching and implementing the new experiences and/or concepts from brief to consumer launch.
• Aid in establishing the guest experience, in conjunction with Hotel Operations, for each concept and product based on design experience guidelines.
• Oversee aspects of the product development, design and execution while continually enhancing our existing products.
• Work with internal and external consultants to curate the onboard programming elements and activities for the whole family.
• Collaborate with Hotel Operations on onboard programming and expectations to deliver on what's been established as the desired concept and ensure that architects and experience designers capture the experience accurately.
• Support the product development leadership by developing start up plans to ensure each concept/experience is flawlessly executed from initiation.
• Provide critical information regarding the concept and experience to key areas of the business to develop a cross functional launch
• Foster collaborative cross functional team relationships with key stakeholders involved in the day to day projects.
• Identify short- and long-term roadmaps and effectively project manage timelines and deliverables.
• Guarantee product specifications created enable a desirable and viable product for future guests.
• Ensure leadership is informed and in the know of updates, project status and deadlines via over communicating and status doucments.
• Performs other duties as required. This job description in no way states or implies that these are the only duties to be performed by the employee occupying this position. Employees will be required to perform any other job-related duties assigned by their supervisor or management.

Qualifications, Knowledge & Skills:

• Bachelor’s Degree required
• 5-8 years business, product marketing or operation experience
• 5+ years of experience in the hospitality/guest experience products
• 2+ years youth/family and activities/education/recreation experience a plus
• Past Experience working with Architects/Designers/Creative & Innovation Consultants a plus.
• Strong execution, project management, creative, and critical problem solving skills
• Ability to grasp the complexities of the business to effectively translate that into an action plan
• Able to manage and prioritize multiple projects simultaneously
• Experience in managing internal and/or cross functional teams
• Ability to assemble, lead and influence cross functional teams to develop strategies that include input and buy-in from all stakeholders
• Proven ability to collaborate with others, plus the ability to build strong and sustainable relationships, and the capability to interact with all levels of the organization
• Willingness to take personal initiative
• Willingness and flexibility to travel 30% - 50%
• Strong business acumen
• Strong storytelling and presentation skills, experience presenting to executive leadership
• Candidate must possess strong written and oral communication skills, including the ability to communicate effectively at the senior most executive levels of a company
• Attention to detail and follow-through
• Strong key computer skills (Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook

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!

It is the policy of the Company to ensure equal employment and promotion opportunity to qualified candidates without discrimination or harassment on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, disability, sexual orientation, sexuality, gender identity or expression, marital status, or any other characteristic protected by law. Royal Caribbean Group and each of its subsidiaries prohibit and will not tolerate discrimination or harassment.

All applicants who receive a conditional offer of employment will be required to comply with the Company’s mandatory COVID-19 Vaccination Policy. The Company’s COVID-19 Vaccination Policy requires all employees who work from the Company’s offices or whose job duties require them to travel to our U.S. offices, ships, and/or private destinations be fully vaccinated against COVID-19. If you are covered by this policy, you will be asked to complete Vaccination Attestation upon acceptance of this offer and upload proof of vaccination to the Company’s human resources system on your first day of employment unless an accommodation has been granted.

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