Manager, Safety Operations

Safety Operations Manager

One of the best-known names in cruising, Princess is the world's 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 cannot. The Love Boat promises something for everyone.

We are looking for an amazing Safety Operations Manager to fill this role, which is based in our Doral office. The Safety Operations Manager plays a key role in ensuring the safety of operations across assigned ships in the Princess Cruise Line fleet. The role involves collaboration with both shoreside and shipboard teams, and has a direct impact on maintaining safety standards, compliance, and continuous improvement initiatives. The responsibilities extend across both shore and fleet operations.

Here is a summary of what Princess is looking for in its Safety Operations Manager Is this you?

Responsibilities

• Manage day-to-day safety operations for assigned ships, ensuring compliance with safety standards, equipment maintenance, and safety training.
• Lead safety assessments and collaborate with shipboard and shoreside teams to implement safety improvements.
• Oversee accident reporting, near-miss management, and risk assessments. Ensure follow-up actions are completed.
• Lead or support safety projects
• Assist with reporting non-conformities to Flag authorities and Class, and lead in resolving PSC deficiencies
• Support safety oversight dry dock planning and compliance reviews. Implement and corrective / preventive action plan following audits as assigned.
• Participate in ship visits and post-visit follow-ups, providing detailed safety reports and action plans
• Oversee compliance with safety equipment standards and regulations, such as fire-fighting gear and life-saving appliances.
• This role requires the ability to manage complex safety issues, including incident investigations, risk assessments, and compliance with international maritime safety standards. The Safety Operations Manager must anticipate challenges, analyze data, and implement effective solutions to maintain safety and operational integrity.
• The Safety Operations Manager contributes significantly to the safety culture of the organization. By ensuring compliance and leading safety initiatives, the role supports the broader strategic goals of Princess Cruise Lines and helps maintain the company's reputation for safety and operational excellence.
• Although the role does not have direct reports, it requires strong leadership skills to manage cross-functional teams, lead safety projects, and influence both shipboard and shoreside personnel. The role also involves managing resources and contributing to safety-related budgets and planning.

Requirements

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

What You Can Expect

Our Culture Stronger Together

Our highest responsibility and top priority is compliance, environmental protection and the health, safety and well-being 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.

Princess is an equal-opportunity 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.

Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA)

Princess will provide reasonable accommodations with the application process, upon your request, as required to comply with applicable laws. If you have a disability and require assistance in this application process, please contact recruiting@hollandamericagroup.com.

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