Project Manager – Operational Technology (OT) Network Transformation

Position: Project Manager – Operational Technology (OT) Network Transformation

Contract

Location: Hybrid, onsite 4x (M-Th)

Address: 1600 SE 17th Street | Fort Lauderdale, FL  3331

About the Opportunity

We are seeking an experienced Project Manager to lead a high-profile Operational Technology (OT) transformation initiative for Princess Cruises. This strategic program will support the migration of OT environments into Corporate IT's network and security framework, helping bring operational technology systems into compliance with Carnival's enterprise standards.

The project involves coordinating complex infrastructure initiatives, stakeholder alignment, network segmentation efforts, and driving execution across multiple technically diverse teams. This is an excellent opportunity for a senior project leader who thrives in high-visibility environments and can confidently influence outcomes while maintaining strong relationships across the organization.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead delivery of a large-scale infrastructure transformation focused on integrating OT environments into Corporate IT.
• Drive project planning, execution, risk management, dependency tracking, and stakeholder communications.
• Coordinate efforts related to network architecture, infrastructure modernization, and virtual segmentation initiatives.
• Partner with technical, operational, and business stakeholders to ensure project objectives, timelines, and compliance requirements are achieved.
• Facilitate decision-making, resolve roadblocks, and maintain project momentum in a fast-paced environment.
• Provide executive-level status reporting, escalation management, and strategic guidance.
• Manage competing priorities and navigate complex organizational dynamics while maintaining positive stakeholder relationships.
• Ensure alignment between marine operations, IT leadership, security teams, and infrastructure teams.

Required Qualifications

• 8+ years of Project Management experience leading large-scale enterprise infrastructure initiatives.
• Proven experience managing complex networking, infrastructure, data center, security, or technology transformation projects.
• Strong ability to influence stakeholders and drive project velocity without relying on formal authority.
• Excellent communication, facilitation, negotiation, and executive presentation skills.
• Demonstrated success working in high-pressure environments with diverse stakeholder groups and challenging personalities.
• Strong understanding of project management methodologies including Agile, Waterfall, or Hybrid delivery models.
• Experience managing RAID logs, dependencies, budgets, milestones, and executive reporting.

Preferred Qualifications

• Previous hands-on experience in networking, infrastructure engineering, or a related technical discipline.
• Experience with Operational Technology (OT) environments.
• Maritime, marine, cruise line, transportation, manufacturing, or industrial technology experience.
• Familiarity with network segmentation, cybersecurity, and infrastructure compliance initiatives.

Location & Work Arrangement

• Location: Fort Lauderdale, FL
• Hybrid schedule: 4 days per week onsite
• Minimal to no shipboard travel required