Join us in shaping the future of unforgettable holiday happiness across our P&O Cruises and Cunard ships & Head Office as a key senior management person within our Commerce Department. At Carnival UK, we believe in the power of diversity to drive success, valuing a blend of backgrounds, experiences, and skills. If you're a commerce professional with a strategic mindset and a track record of overseeing a commerce department, let's talk. We're not just looking for qualifications on paper; we're searching for someone who can bring fresh ideas and a new perspective to our team.
The Role
As a Director, Digital Product Owner, you'll play a pivotal role in steering the technological direction of Carnival UK and our ships, ensuring we continue to deliver unforgettable holiday happiness. Your leadership will not only shape our commerce advancements but also inspire a team of technology professionals to excel in their roles.
Key accountabilities include:
- Own the integrated product vision and strategic roadmap across web and app channels for Cunard and P&O Cruises, balancing customer needs, commercial priorities and brand objectives.
- Lead the Design & UX, Digital Self-Service and Product Ownership functions, setting clear priorities and developing product management capability across the wider digital product community.
- Act as the senior business counterpart to DTO’s Technical Product Owners, aligning joint roadmaps, resolving dependencies and escalating blockers that risk customer or commercial outcomes.
- Establish robust product governance, including backlog management, prioritisation frameworks and investment decision-making in partnership with the VP, E-Commerce.
Job Requirements
This role demands a blend of strategic vision & technical expertise. We're looking for someone with:
- 10+ years’ experience in digital product management or product ownership, including leadership of enterprise-wide digital transformation.
- Demonstrable experience defining and delivering product strategies for customer-facing digital commerce platforms.
- Proven ability to lead complex, cross-functional delivery across Technology, UX, Operations, Marketing and Data using Agile methodologies.
- Strong commercial judgement, with experience owning product roadmaps, budgets, governance, stakeholder engagement and investment prioritisation.
About You:
Your ability to think strategically, drive results with integrity, and inspire your team is what sets you apart. You're not just a technology professional; you're a visionary person who's ready to make a significant impact.
- A customer-focused and commercially minded leader who makes transparent, data-backed decisions while balancing guest impact, business value and risk.
- An inclusive people leader who builds high-performing teams, develops senior leaders and creates an open environment for learning and honest feedback.
- A credible and collaborative communicator who can influence senior stakeholders and align colleagues across Brand, Marketing, DTO and Operations.
- An adaptable strategic thinker who can navigate complexity, manage competing priorities and translate enterprise strategy into clear product roadmaps.
Why Join Us?
Positioned within our internal structure from CUK15 (entry level) to CUK1 (Brand President), this role is classified as a CUK05, offered as a full-time position, on a permanent basis, with an offering of hybrid work including up to two days from home.
We're more than just a holiday company; we're a community that values work-life balance, personal growth, and wellbeing. As part of our team, you'll enjoy:
- Employee Discounted Cruising plus Friends and Family offers
- Annual bonus
- Minimum 25 days leave, bank holiday allowance and holiday trading scheme
- Company paid private medical and dental insurance and health assessment
- Contributory Defined Contribution Pension scheme
Application Note:
Due to the high volume of interest in our roles, we encourage early applications. This is your chance to contribute to a company that's setting the standard for holiday experiences. Apply today to be part of our journey to create joy and memories for our guests—and for you.
Don't let this opportunity sail away. Join us in making holiday dreams come true while advancing your career to new horizons.
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Skills Required
- 10+ years of experience in digital product management or product ownership
- Experience leading enterprise-wide digital transformation
- Experience defining and delivering product strategies for customer-facing digital commerce platforms
- Experience leading complex, cross-functional delivery across Technology, UX, Operations, Marketing, and Data
- Experience using Agile methodologies
- Experience owning product roadmaps, budgets, governance, stakeholder engagement, and investment prioritization
What We Do
Holland America Group is a cruise operator serving brands including Princess Cruises, Holland America Line, Seabourn, and P&O Australia. Its flagship, Holland America Line, has been a leader in cruising for over 150 years, providing more than 500 annual sailings across seven continents. The group is committed to creating once-in-a-lifetime experiences through excellence in service and exploration of exotic destinations worldwide.
