Lead, Early Talent

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Royal Caribbean Group’s Shipboard Talent Acquisition Team has an exciting career opportunity for a full time Lead, Early Talent Development reporting to the Senior Manager, Early Talent Program.

This role will work onsite in Miami, Florida.

Position Summary

The Lead, Global Early Talent – Shipboard & Private Destinations supports project management, execution, and performance tracking of international school, cadet, and apprenticeship programs for shipboard and private destination roles.

Reporting to the Senior Manager, Early Talent Program this role will work cross-functionally with Recruitment, Learning & Development, Operations, HR Business Partners, and Government Relations to ensure strong partnerships with schools, program delivery, and pipeline development.

The ideal candidate will have strong program execution and project management skills, along with experience working with educational institutions and early career talent programs.

Key Responsibilities

Program Design & Execution:

• Support the design and delivery of school, cadet, and apprenticeship programs to build talent pipelines for shipboard and private destination roles.
• Coordinate with Recruitment and HR teams to ensure smooth program intake, candidate selection, onboarding, and deployment.
• Partner with Operations and L&D to align programs with workforce needs, while ensuring participants receive meaningful learning and operational exposure.
• Work with Government Relations to support regulatory compliance and local workforce initiatives.
  
  

Project Management & Coordination

• Own the day-to-day project management of assigned programs, including timelines, deliverables, tracking, and stakeholder communications.
• Maintain relationships with maritime academies, hospitality schools, and vocational partners, with support from the Senior Manager.
• Coordinate across internal teams to ensure milestones and program deliverables are met.
  
  

Performance Tracking & Reporting

• Implement program tracking systems and metrics to monitor participant performance, program engagement, and conversion outcomes.
• Collect, analyze, and report data to inform program improvements and leadership decision-making.
  
  

Stakeholder Collaboration

• Act as the primary coordinator between Recruitment, L&D, Operations, HRBPs, Government Relations, and educational partners for assigned programs.
• Collaborate closely with the Senior Manager on escalations, senior partnership management, and strategic program decisions.
• Ensure programs are aligned with business goals, compliance standards, and workforce development objectives.
  
  

Qualifications, Knowledge And Skills

• Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Human Resources, Project Management, Maritime Studies, Hospitality, Education, or related fields.
• 3–5 years of experience in program coordination, internship/cadet program execution, or workforce development.
• Experience working with educational institutions, HR teams, and operational stakeholders.
• Strong experience in project management and performance tracking.
• Strong project management, organizational, and execution skills.
• Ability to work cross-functionally and manage competing priorities in a fast-paced environment.
• Proficiency in data analysis and reporting to track program success and recommend improvements.
• Excellent communication and relationship management skills.
• Familiarity with shipboard operations, private destination workforce needs, and maritime or hospitality industries.
• Understanding of early talent programs, cadet training structures, and government workforce compliance requirements is preferred.
• The position is not eligible for work authorization sponsorship.
  
  

We know there's a lot to consider. As you go through the application process, our recruiters will be glad to provide guidance, and more relevant details to answer any additional questions. Thank you again for your interest in Royal Caribbean Group. We'll hope to see you onboard soon!

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