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About the Role

The Vice President, New Build and Dry Docks is accountable for the strategy, financial performance, and successful delivery of Disney Cruise Line’s fleet growth and major refurbishment programs. This role acts as an influential leader, aligning business, operations, and shipyard partners to deliver innovative, guest- and crew-centric ships on time, on budget, and on strategy. You will collaborate with Walt Disney Imagineering and business operators to ensure strategic alignment and successful project execution.

Responsibilities

Accountable for the end-to-end strategy and financial outcomes of new build and dry dock programs, providing direction to multiple leaders and teams.
Drive the overall strategy and execution of new build and dry dock projects supporting fleet growth and long-term competitiveness.
Represent Disney Cruise Line for all new build and dry dock initiatives, ensuring business needs and financial objectives align with strategic direction.
Ensure DCL operations have insight, input, and decision-making abilities during all project phases.
Serve as the executive leader and key point of contact for Walt Disney Imagineering project teams and shipyard leadership.
Lead a cross-functional team of experts in hotel operations, entertainment, marine, technical, and project integration.
Act as key decision maker for owner’s furnished budgets and operational readiness of new ships.
Manage assigned new build and dry dock projects throughout their life cycle, defining milestones, critical paths, and dependency plans.
Maintain open, trusted lines of communication to create strong internal and external alignment.
Leverage industry trend data, environmental regulations, and other inputs to inform ship design and construction.
Maintain strong working relationships with shipyard leadership and partners, negotiating shipyard agreements and influencing supplier selection.
Prepare and secure approval for business cases and project execution plans.
Provide pertinent information and strategic recommendations to Disney Cruise Line leadership regarding future fleet expansion and enhancements.
Envision future fleet possibilities and create breakthrough strategies.
Define clear strategies, expectations, and priorities for the team.
Instill trust by role-modelling honesty, integrity, and authenticity.
Develop self and others by encouraging openness, curiosity, and career growth.
Create an environment where Disney values are experienced daily.

Requirements

Extensive senior leadership experience directly leading complex operations with strong knowledge of the Guest and Crew experience.
Significant experience in senior management roles.
Prior cruise line experience related to new builds and technical projects, with significant exposure to ship operations and shipyard construction environments.
Significant experience managing complex, multi-site projects in fast-paced environments.
Detailed understanding of technical and regulatory requirements for ship construction projects, including SOLAS, IMO classification rules and regulations, and other marine standards.
Strong understanding of shipbuilding design processes and construction, including specification development, supplier selection, budget control, and commissioning.
Ability to articulate the needs of the operation and represent the Guest and Crew experience to inform and influence key decisions.
Proven record of savvy business judgment, exceptional financial skills, and deep business acumen.
Significant experience in managing business development or engineering development activities.
Demonstrated exceptional strategic thinking, conceptual and creative problem solving.
Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to articulate ideas persuasively.
Demonstrated strong leadership skills with the ability to define a clear vision, motivate others, inspire enthusiasm and teamwork.
Ability to travel internationally for significant periods of time and work effectively in shipyard construction site conditions.

Skills

Guest and Crew experience
Ship operations
Shipyard construction
Project management
Technical and regulatory requirements for ship construction
SOLAS
IMO classification rules and regulations
Marine standards
Shipbuilding design processes
Specification development
Supplier selection
Budget control
Commissioning
Business judgment
Financial skills
Business acumen
Operating and capital budgets
Business development
Engineering development
Strategic thinking
Creative problem solving
Interpersonal skills
Leadership skills
Teamwork

Location

London, United Kingdom

Work Type

Hybrid
Full time
Frequent business travel

Experience Level

Senior executive
VP-level leader
Senior leadership

Education Level

Bachelor’s Degree or equivalent in Marine Operations, Engineering, Business Management, Hospitality, or a related field.
Master’s Degree or equivalent in Marine Operations, Engineering, or Business Management (Preferred)

Benefits

25 days annual leave
Private medical insurance & dental care
Free Park Entry for family and friends
Disney Discounts on designated products, resort F&B and ticketing
Excellent parental and guardian leave
Employee Resource Groups

About the Company

Disney Cruise Line (DCL) is part of The Walt Disney Company, grounded in Disney values: Integrity, Inclusion, Creativity, Collaboration, and Community.

Equal Opportunity

The Walt Disney Company is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We strive to be a diverse workforce that is representative of our audiences, and where all can thrive and belong.
Disney is committed to forming a team that includes and respects a variety of voices, identities, backgrounds, experiences and perspectives.
We will ensure that individuals with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment.