Head Of New Builds Guest Operations

Vor 4 Tagen

Genf, Genf, Schweiz MSC Cruises Vollzeit

JOB PURPOSE The Head of New Builds Guest Operations is responsible for leading the development, coordination, and execution of guest operations venues for new ship construction projects. This role focuses on team leadership, budget accountability, and driving operational performance. The Head monitors guest operations KPIs and ensures the timely delivery of venue development and the enhancement of guest satisfaction, all while adhering to budget constraints. The position facilitates seamless collaboration among stakeholders, including Hotel Operations, F&B, catering, external suppliers, Onboard Revenue, and entertainment, by managing cross-functional interactions to meet operational and brand standards. By using strategic insights, monitoring team performance analytics, and being accountable for guest operations development, the Head of New Builds Guest Operations will build a high-performing team that ensures project success through operational readiness, innovation, and adherence to MSC's quality and safety standards. Reporting to the SVP of Product Development and Guest Experience, this role is key to achieving project milestones and enhancing guest experience through cross-departmental collaboration and proactive problem-solving. KEY ACCOUNTABILITIES - Lead guest operations venue development for new ship construction projects, from initial strategic planning and design through final delivery and new ships development execution. - Collaborate closely with shipyards, architects, and internal teams to ensure design, technical, and operational objectives are aligned and meet MSC's strategic goals. - Serve as the primary liaison between key stakeholders and the New Builds department, ensuring projects align with operational feasibility, technical requirements, and guest experience innovation. - Lead and manage a high-performing cross-functional team to reach defined KPIs and guest satisfaction goals. - Monitor project deliverables, budgets, and resources to keep all projects on track, leading teams to meet key milestones and KPIs. - Conduct regular shipyard visits to audit project execution, standards compliance, and address any emerging issues. - Ensure compliance with international regulations, safety standards, and MSC policies, coordinating regular reviews to verify standards in construction, design, operations, and guest experience. - Provide input on the feasibility, capacity, and guest experience enablers of potential New Builds projects during evaluation and design phases. - Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure timely integration of all functional areas during project development, aligning strategic objectives with technical requirements and project outcomes. - Proactively identify and mitigate risks related to timelines, cost overruns, and technical issues to meet financial targets and avoid disruptions in the new ships' development and construction processes and guest experience delivery. - Provide regular updates to senior leadership and cross-functional departments on New Builds project status, financial performance, schedule adherence, challenges, and departmental progress. - Identify opportunities for process improvement within the New Builds department to optimise operational performance, with a focus on guest experience innovation, technical operations, and KPI analysis and monitoring. - Ensure all New Builds reflect MSC's brand identity and core values, delivering value to guests while maximising ROI through project efficiency and cost optimisation. - Lead efforts to enhance New Builds design by making guest experience innovation, sustainability, and operational efficiency the department's main pillars. QUALIFICATIONS - Bachelor's Degree required or hotel director experience in a major cruise line. - Director-level experience. - 10+ years of experience in hotel operations within the cruise industry. - Previous experience in shipbuilding, New Builds management, or related fields, with significant expertise in developing teams and managing large, complex technical projects. - Strong strategic thinking, business acumen, and experience in senior leadership roles. - Proven track record in project management with strong financial acumen, budget management, and timeline oversight. - Excellent leadership, communication, and prioritisation skills, with the ability to navigate complex organisational environments. Strong negotiation, delegation, and collaboration skills. - Exceptional interpersonal skills for managing cross-functional teams and aligning stakeholders. - Ability to lead and manage multiple complex projects simultaneously under pressure. - Willingness to take initiative and proactively drive results. - Strong storytelling and presentation skills, with experience presenting to executive leadership. - Proficient in key computer applications (Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook). - Fluent in English; proficiency in Italian or French preferred. VISA REQUIREMENTS EU Passport or right to work in Switzerland #J-18808-Ljbffr

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