MTO Academy Project Manager (FTC for Disney Cruise Line) at The Walt Disney Company

London, England, United Kingdom

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Not SpecifiedCompensation

Senior (5 to 8 years)Experience Level

Full TimeJob Type

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Maritime, Cruise Line, EntertainmentIndustries

Requirements

Proven experience in major project management, developing and implementing training programs, preferably in the maritime industry
Previous cruise ship experience required
Excellent organizational and project management skills
Familiarity with STCW/SOLAS compliance and maritime training standards (implied from role responsibilities)

Responsibilities

Maintain level of competence for onboard Marine and Technical trainers by providing leadership, mentoring, and coaching
Oversee construction and development of simulators and training areas, handling all technical and logistical aspects of the project
Lead and coordinate the training transition plan for the MTO team at MTO Shoreside Academy, including creating the training plan, developing materials, organizing workshops and pilots, and implementing training sessions
Function as main liaison between vendors, IMAT, and DCL for the development, construction, and implementation of DCL simulators
Lead the shoreside STCW/SOLAS training programs at the shoreside DCL Academy and ensure compliance with the Flag State certified program
Lead the development of training strategies for shoreside professional training in the short and medium term; support the Fleet Training Team for long-term strategies
Lead the DCL Learning Management System transition and development at Shoreside DCL MTO Training Academy
Manage shoreside skills-based and area-specific training portfolio programs for MTO personnel
Lead quality assurance evaluations to assess training effectiveness and identify improvement areas for the Shoreside DCL MTO Training Academy transition
Provide leadership to the development of new trainers, navigation, and safety officers
Develop the navigational officers shoreside professional training plan
Develop the Safety Officers shoreside professional training plan
Develop, maintain, and perform quality assurance of shoreside Professional Trainings; verify and ensure processes meet company’s professional training requirements for all officers and crew
Maintain budget and Capital projects related to the DCL MTO shoreside training academy
Verify compliance with SMS for areas of responsibility
Provide shore-based assistance for Marine and Technical Operations to maintain safe ship operations
Implement Safety Management System (SMS) policies and procedures related to areas of responsibility
Develop safety amendments to SMS policy and procedures for approval prior to sending to management

Skills

Key technologies and capabilities for this role

Project ManagementSTCW ComplianceSOLAS ComplianceSimulator DevelopmentTraining Program DevelopmentVendor ManagementStakeholder LiaisonLeadershipMentoringCoaching

Questions & Answers

Common questions about this position

Is this a remote position or does it require office presence?

This role requires you to be onsite in the office and involves frequent European travel to the training facility.

What is the employment type and duration for this role?

This is a full-time position on a fixed-term contract (FTC) until December 2026.

What are the key responsibilities of this Project Manager role?

You will oversee simulator construction, lead STCW/SOLAS-compliant training programs, manage vendor coordination, develop training strategies, and ensure quality assurance for the MTO Shoreside Training Academy.

What experience is needed for this Project Manager position?

The role seeks an experienced Project Manager with skills in leadership, mentoring, project oversight for technical and logistical aspects, and knowledge of STCW/SOLAS compliance.

What makes a strong candidate for this MTO Academy Project Manager role?

Strong candidates will have proven project management experience in maritime training, ability to lead cross-functional teams and vendors, and expertise in developing compliant training programs for marine and technical operations.