Senior Manager Dry Docks - Technical 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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Cruise Lines, Maritime, EntertainmentIndustries

Requirements

Strong experience in maritime operations, including holding an equivalent position in another organization involving dry docking of cruise vessels
Leadership experience guiding technical teams and cross-functional specialists
Confidence in managing complex projects, resolving challenges, and communicating across diverse teams
Experience influencing in a multinational matrix organization
Excellent verbal, written, and presentation skills
Proactive mindset with commitment to continuous improvement and safety
Ability to travel (approx. 3 months per year globally, including full presence during dry dock periods) and work in shipyards, vendor sites, and onboard vessels
Based in London Hammersmith office (4 days/week, 1 day WFH)

Responsibilities

Manage and inspire the Dry Dock Technical Team, fostering collaboration and high performance
Oversee the technical planning and execution of dry and wet docking for Disney Cruise Line vessels
Lead the development of detailed technical specifications for dry and wet dock projects, ensuring alignment with approved scope and operational goals
Develop and manage shipyard specifications in partnership with Project Managers, ensuring requirements are met and budgets aligned
Provide regular updates to the UK Managing Director on progress, challenges, and solutions
Act as key liaison with Flag Administration, USCG, Classification Societies, and shipyards
Collaborate with Marine and Technical Operations (MTO) to meet departmental needs during out-of-service periods
Review and close out Certificates of Compliance (CoCs), Corrective Actions (CAs), and other actionable items
Coordinate with external stakeholders including logistics partners, naval architects, and designers for project support and cost tracking
Partner with shipboard leadership to ensure timely and effective docking plans
Support vendor selection and bidding processes, upholding documentation and best practices
Conduct onboard surveys throughout the year to prepare for major projects and dry dock works
Work closely with the Senior Manager Dry Dock – Interiors to align vendor meetings and project schedules
Align dry dock accounting processes with DCL Finance and approve purchase orders within financial limits
Lead the standardisation of dry dock procedures and technical specifications across departments
Contribute to global strategic dry dock selection in collaboration with itinerary planning and revenue teams
Provide guidance on environmental technologies and trends to support sustainability goals
Monitor legislative changes to ensure future compliance and readiness
Streamline bidding processes with Strategic Sourcing, prioritising time-critical items
Uphold general safety management responsibilities and documentation within areas of control