Manager, Environmental Programs

The Royal Caribbean Group’s Royal Caribbean International brand has an exciting career opportunity for a full time Manager, Environmental Programs on the Private Destination Development Team reporting to the Director, Environmental Programs.

This position will work onsite in Miami, Florida and will require travel.

Position Summary:

Based in Miami, Florida, the Manager, Environmental Programs will be responsible for managing environmental initiatives for Royal Caribbean International’s (RCI) Private Destination Development organization. In this position, you will focus on the environmental programs assigned for the development of private land-based destinations and be responsible for various assessment, strategies, execution, and monitoring of environmental activities through the development lifecycle.

You will need to have a deep understanding and proven track record in driving the environmental stewardship for complex land development projects from inception through construction and eventual operation. Experience required in delivering complex land transformations, and strong technical expertise including (but not limited to) environmental impact assessments (and associated studies), environmental management plans, best management practices, and environmental monitoring during construction and operation, etc.

This role will require close coordination with several other business areas within the Royal Caribbean Group (RCG), including, but not limited to private destination development, operations and ESG. In addition, this role will also collaborate with external environmental partners, construction contractors, and various government agencies.

Qualifications, Knowledge and Skills:

• 7+ years of environmental experience, preferably within tourism and/or international.
• Bachelor’s degree required in environmental science, biology, or another closely related field; MBA preferred.
• Spanish speaking preferred
• Previous experience in the environmental principles and practices in complex land-based development.
• Solid understanding of environmental principles around waste, water, energy and construction.
• Extensive knowledge of International and U.S. environmental rules and regulations.
• Strong training and facilitation skills.
• Ability to develop, plan and organize tactical plans utilizing project management principles.
• Ability to communicate tactfully with department heads, managers, coworkers and employees to resolve problems and negotiate resolutions.
• Ability to effectively apply the RCCL environmental policies and practices and Product Development’s environmental principles.
• Ability to manage a staff in a positive and productive manner by motivating, developing and managing employees as they work. Ability to evaluate and hire high performing employees and scaling a team. Ability to utilize and administer the disciplinary action process through coaching and counseling to improve performance or terminate employment.
• Working knowledge of computers, internet access, and the ability to navigate within a variety software packages such as Excel, Word, and PowerPoint.
• Ability and willingness to travel which includes the ability to travel internationally.

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