Senior Deployment and Itinerary Planning Analyst

One of the bestknown names in cruising Princess is the worlds leading international premium cruise line and tour company carrying millions of guests each year to hundreds of destinations around the globe. We give our guests the Medallion Class experience others simply cant. The Love Boat promises something for everyone.

Were looking for an amazingSenior Analyst Deployment Planningto fill this role which is based in our Fort Lauderdale FL office. Under general direction youll be responsible for the strategic development of our awardwinning itineraries; recommending fleet deployments based on analysis of net contribution models consumer trends competitive activity strategic marketing goals decarbonization goalstechnical requirements; and collaborating crossfunctionally across departments to drive the launch of our cruise programs. This position through quantitative and qualitative analysis will influence the future direction of the brand while working closely with teams throughout the company including Marine Operations Shore Excursions Port Operations Marketing Product Management Marketing Communications Guest Experience other brands within the Corporation and our International Offices.

Heres a summary of what Princess is looking for in itsSenior Analyst Deployment Planning. Is this you

Responsibilities

• Prepares business cases for longterm strategic planning of our fleet of 17 ships and future newbuilds and presents for decision making to the Manager Director and senior executives.
• Develops new cruise itineraries from one to 116 days based on net contribution of ticket revenue onboard revenue port costs and fuel consumption.
• Enhance itinerary efficiency to reduce carbon output as we aspire to become net carbon neutral by 2050.
• Completes historic qualitative and quantitative analysis of deployments including price elasticity.
• Analyzes competitive data and develops informative dashboards utilizing industry and corporate resources.
• Works with the Consumer Insights team to survey past and prospective passengers to better understand current appeal of destinations and itineraries.
• Collaborate in crossfunctional itinerary committee meetings with operations teams to balance logistics and safety needs with commercial considerations while creating awardwinning itineraries.
• Develops solutions for prompt itinerary changes in response to external forces/crises including political unrest natural disasters operational challenges and more while minimizing consumer impact.
• Drives the launch of future cruise programs for over 650 voyages annually through crossdepartmental collaboration with teams in Marketing Finance Operations Market Planning and more.
• Collaborates with port managers agents and other cruise lines to confirm berth reservation requests and resolve berth congestion issues for over 350 ports of call.

Requirements

35 years travel industry experience in revenue management finance and/or itinerary planning preferred

Cruise industry experience preferred

Advanced analytical experience

Advanced user of Microsoft Excel

Advanced user of Microsoft Power Point and Word

Project management experience

Proficiency with visualization software including Tableau or Power BI etc

Strong team building skills

Ability to solve problems with creative solutions

Able to work independently while managing multiple priorities

Excellent organization skills with extreme attention to detail

Excellent presenter and datadriven storyteller

Ability to effectively communicate findings and recommendations to senior leadership

Excellent written and verbal communication skills

Ability to lead crossfunctional teams and build consensus

Resilience to keep projects moving forward while working with ambiguity

Passion and knowledge of worldwide destinations

• Must be legally authorized to work in the United States. Princess is unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of employment visas at this time (e.g. H1B status).

This position is considered Hybrid and follows the Companys schedule of three days in the office per week (Tuesday Thursday). However beginning in 2027 employees in this position will be required to work onsite at our new headquarters in Miami FL.

What You Can Expect

• Cruise and Travel Privileges for You and Your Family
• Health Benefits
• 401(k)
• Employee Stock Purchase Plan
• Training & Professional Development
• Tuition & Professional Certification Reimbursement
• Rewards & Incentives
  
  

Our Culture Stronger Together

Our highest responsibility and top priority is compliance environmental protection and the health safety and wellbeing of our guests the people in the communities we touch and serve and our shipboard and shoreside employees. Please visit our site to learn more about our Culture Essentials Corporate Vision Statement and our Core Values at: is an equalopportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age ancestry color family or medical care leave gender identity or expression genetic information marital status medical condition national origin physical or mental disability political affiliation protected veteran status race religion sex (including pregnancy) sexual orientation or any other characteristic protected by applicable laws regulations and ordinances.

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