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About the Role

Oversee the successful delivery of drydock operations across the MSC Cruises and Explora Journeys fleets, leading end-to-end management and delivery of assigned vessel drydock projects. Ensure projects are executed safely, on schedule, within budget, and to required quality standards, while complying with all regulations. Act as the single point of accountability for drydock execution governance, including commercial, financial, and contractual control with shipyards.

Responsibilities

Act as the recognized project lead for assigned vessel drydock operations.
Define and implement robust project governance and execution strategies.
Accountable for the definition and approval of the consolidated Scope of Work (SOW) for each drydock campaign.
Ensure integration of technical, operational, and logistics requirements into a coherent execution plan.
Act as senior interface with shipyards, managing all commercial and contractual relationships.
Lead contract negotiations, variations, claims, and change orders with shipyards.
Hold financial accountability for drydock budget performance and final cost outcomes.
Ensure approved scope, including authorized changes, is delivered within agreed cost and schedule constraints.
Oversee change management processes for scope variations and extra works.
Chair key execution coordination forums, ensuring alignment between stakeholders.
Lead resolution of escalated conflicts between technical disciplines, operational requirements, and execution priorities.
Ensure application of structured project controls over cost, schedule, and scope performance.
Maintain governance discipline across drydock execution, ensuring compliance with procedures and requirements.
Ensure effective coordination with the Fleet Asset Authority regarding vessel deployment constraints and drydock timing alignment.
Ensure lessons learned, risks, and performance feedback are captured and embedded into future drydock cycles.
Build and maintain strong relationships with shipyards and key external stakeholders.
Undertake additional responsibilities as required.

Requirements

Proven track record in delivering large-scale, complex capital projects, ideally within ship repair and conversions.
Strong experience leading multi-disciplinary and internationally distributed teams.
Solid background in project governance, cost control, and execution management in complex industrial environments.
Experience working across technical, operational, and commercial functions including procurement, engineering, operations, and finance.
Strong stakeholder management capability, with proven ability to operate at senior executive and shipyard management level.
Experience in managing contractual frameworks, claims, and commercial negotiations in industrial or marine contexts.
Demonstrable experience in ship repair, drydock operations, shipbuilding, or large-scale marine engineering projects.
Experience in complex multi-stakeholder industrial execution environments.

Education Level

Degree in Engineering, Naval Architecture, or related technical discipline

About the Company

MSC Cruises is committed to building a future that values diverse perspectives, embraces the world beyond borders, and fosters an inclusive environment where every individual feels valued, respected and empowered to be their authentic selves.
Our commitment extends to taking meaningful, measurable actions that have a long-term positive impact on our guests, our employees and our planet.
Join us at MSC Cruises, where new opportunities await.
Be part of a global team that is pushing boundaries and achieving something remarkable.