The Special Projects Manager provides strategic operational and logistical leadership for a variety of internal/external guest-facing initiatives, VIP/corporate visits, and marketing activities across the destination. This role leads, designs, develops and delivers special events, group experiences, promotional activities, and unique guest moments, while also supporting cross-departmental projects that enhance the overall destination experience.
The position requires a well experienced professional with a proven track record of delivering blow away guest experiences, highly organized and adaptable individual who can lead multiple initiatives simultaneously, collaborate with internal and external teams, and ensure that events and special activities are delivered seamlessly and in alignment with brand standards.
Event & Experience Coordination
- Design, develop, and deliver events, activities, and guest experience across the destination.
- Lead budget and forecasting initiatives for all events and special projects.
- Develop and deliver interactive activities and group experiences designed to enhance guest engagement.
- Coordinate logistical arrangements for special guest moments and celebrations, ensuring a seamless and memorable experience.
Corporate & Industry Visits
- Act as main point of contact for corporate group visits, executive site tours, VIP visits, and partner engagements.
- Coordinate itineraries and experiences for travel agent familiarization visits and industry partners.
- Work with relevant departments and third-party vendors to ensure a seamless and professional experience for visiting stakeholders.
Marketing & Media Support
- Lead on-site logistics for video shoots, film production, photography sessions, and marketing activations.
- Collaborate with marketing teams to ensure locations, activities, and participants are properly arranged and prepared.
- Direct marketing initiatives to ensure efficient execution on property.
Special Projects & Operational Support
- Design, develop and deliver special projects and cross-departmental initiatives.
- Lead various operational projects aimed at enhancing the destination’s guest experience.
- Plan, schedule, budget, and implement initiatives that contribute to brand storytelling and guest engagement.
Collaboration & Coordination
- Communicate and liaise with internal departments to ensure smooth execution of events, visits, and special activities.
- Track project timelines, logistical requirements, and operational readiness.
Provide on-site leadership during events and activities.
Essential/Minimum qualifications
- Performs other duties as assigned
- Experience in high profile event management with a minimum of 10 years international experience in event production, VIP hospitality operations, guest experience, or tourism.
- Proven experience in ideation and concept development.
About Us
Carnival Corporation & plc is the largest global cruise company and among the largest leisure travel companies in the world. Our eight leading cruise brands are Carnival Cruise Line, Holland America Line, Princess Cruises, and Seabourn in North America; P&O Cruises and Cunard in the United Kingdom; AIDA Cruises in Germany; and Costa Cruises in Southern Europe.
Our portfolio of exclusive Caribbean destinations includes:
• Celebration Key – The Bahamas
• RelaxAway, Half Moon Cay – The Bahamas
• Princess Cays – The Bahamas
• Isla Tropical – Honduras
• Amber Cove – Dominican Republic
• Grand Turk – Turks & Caicos
• Puerta Maya - Mexico
What We Do
Carnival Corporation & plc is a global cruise company and one of the largest vacation companies in the world. Our portfolio of leading cruise brands includes Carnival Cruise Lines, Holland America Line, Princess Cruises and Seabourn in North America; P&O Cruises (UK), and Cunard in the United Kingdom; AIDA Cruises in Germany; Costa Cruises in Southern Europe; Iberocruceros in Spain; and P&O Cruises (Australia) in Australia. These brands, which comprise the most recognized cruise brands in North America, the United Kingdom, Germany and Italy, offer a wide range of holiday and vacation products to a customer base that is broadly varied in terms of cultures, languages and leisure-time preferences. We also own a tour company that complements our cruise operations: Holland America Princess Alaska Tours in Alaska and the Canadian Yukon. Combined, our vacation companies attract 10 million guests annually.
