JOB DESCRIPTION

Carnival UK are a leading name in the holiday sector, dedicated to delivering unforgettable holiday happiness to our customers. Our success is built on a foundation of diverse talents and perspectives, and we believe in fostering an inclusive environment where everyone can thrive. In our continuous journey of growth and innovation at Carnival UK, we are seeking an ePMO Governance Manager to join this new team.

WHAT YOU’LL BRING

Your unique background and skills are what will make you stand out. We’re looking for:

• Experience working within an ePMO function in a matrix organisation.
• Strong stakeholder management skills at senior levels.
• Deep understanding of governance frameworks and project/programme delivery methodologies (e.g., Waterfall, Agile, hybrid).
• Demonstrated ability to drive adoption of new frameworks and ways of working across complex organisations.
• Managing Successful Programmes (MSP), Management of Portfolios (MoP), PRINCE2 / APMP, P3O (Portfolio, Programme, and Project Offices) would also be desirable.

ABOUT YOU

You are someone who thrives in a collaborative environment yet is capable of working independently with a high degree of accuracy and accountability. Your qualifications in accounting are just the start; we’re looking for team members who are eager to learn, grow, and contribute to our collective success.

ABOUT US

Holidays are one of life’s greatest pleasures. Having the chance to relax, escape and explore is a magical thing. And there is no better holiday than a cruise.
No one knows cruising like Carnival UK, where talented people from across the globe come together to create unforgettable holiday happiness. As part of the world’s largest holiday travel and leisure company, we take enormous pride in bringing to life two of the most iconic brands from Britain’s rich seafaring heritage, P&O Cruises and Cunard. Collectively they have been delivering unbridled joy, boundless adventure and lifelong memories to millions of people for over 350 years. And in a multi-million pound global holiday market, where cruising has barely scratched the surface, we have the opportunity to do that for many, many more people.
Our diverse yet tight knit teams share high standards, heartfelt values and passion for our purpose. Our Culture Essentials describe the expectations we have for ourselves and of each other, in building a culture that supports safe, sustainable, compliant operations and celebrates diversity, equity and inclusion.
It’s through the successful delivery of these extraordinary travel experiences for our target markets and our distinctive culture, that we hope to become Travel’s Employer of Choice.

Key accountabilities include:

• Set and maintain programme and project governance frameworks aligned to professional and global standards, ensuring consistency and delivery control across the enterprise.
• Act as subject matter expert for ePMO governance, advising stakeholders and project teams on best practices and providing clear guidance on compliance.
• Support capability development by contributing to training curricula and upskilling initiatives for project and programme managers across CUK.
• Lead and deliver governance reviews, including health checks and post-implementation reviews, identifying lessons learned and driving continuous improvement.
• Collaborate with functional teams and portfolio leads to ensure alignment to standards and contribute to the evolution of governance frameworks and delivery practices

The ePMO Governance Manager at Carnival UK is responsible for setting, maintaining, and evolving the programme and project management standards and governance frameworks that underpin delivery excellence across the organisation’s change portfolio. This role ensures that all change initiatives are governed in line with best practice, providing assurance, oversight, and support to project teams and senior stakeholders. The Governance Manager plays a critical role in fostering a culture of accountability, consistency, and continuous improvement across the enterprise portfolio.

Key accountabilities include:

• Set and maintain programme and project governance frameworks aligned to professional and global standards, ensuring consistency and delivery control across the enterprise.
• Act as subject matter expert for ePMO governance, advising stakeholders and project teams on best practices and providing clear guidance on compliance.
• Support capability development by contributing to training curricula and upskilling initiatives for project and programme managers across CUK.
• Lead and deliver governance reviews, including health checks and post-implementation reviews, identifying lessons learned and driving continuous improvement.
• Collaborate with functional teams and portfolio leads to ensure alignment to standards and contribute to the evolution of governance frameworks and delivery practices.