Manager, IT Project Security

Royal Caribbean Cruises Ltd•Miami, FL

7d•Onsite

About The Position

Royal Caribbean Group (RCG) is seeking a seasoned IT Security Program Manager who will be responsible for the management and delivery of large Information Security (cyber) projects/programs within RCG’s Global Enterprise Technology (GET) department, ensuring consistency of processes across the various tracks. This role is accountable for the end-to-end delivery of strategic information security programs that reduce enterprise risk, ensure regulatory compliance, and strengthen RCG’s cyber resilience across corporate, shipboard, and shoreside environments. You will act as the orchestrator across technology, security, operations, finance, and vendors, ensuring security programs are delivered on time, within budget, and aligned to business priorities.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree (preferred) or equivalent experience
5–8 years of Information Security (cyber) experience
5–8 years of Information Technology experience
5–8 years of experience managing small teams and projects
5–8 years of experience as a people manager
Executive-level communication and stakeholder management skills, with excellent written and verbal capabilities
Proven ability to influence without authority and lead effectively
Strong governance, financial, and delivery discipline
Experience with enterprise infrastructure, including networks and platforms
Ability to operate in fast-paced, highly regulated environments
Demonstrated ability to collaborate effectively and build strong working relationships
Deep and broad experience with IT environments and related technology applications
Proactive, self‑starter with the ability to ramp up quickly
Ability to adapt to shifting priorities and align activities with organizational goals
Expert proficiency with Microsoft Office suite
Experience with PPM tools such as Workfront or JIRA
Familiarity with information security frameworks (NIST, PCI DSS, ISO 27001)
Strong ownership mindset with accountability for project outcomes, decisions, and deliverables
Stewardship of security program budgets, including forecasting, budgeting, and financial tracking
Ability to partner with finance and leadership to ensure accurate planning, benefits realization, and cost transparency
Ability to forecast resource needs and ensure appropriate staffing across internal teams and vendors

Nice To Haves

Project / Program Management certifications (PMP, PgMP, SAFe, etc.) preferred

Responsibilities

Facilitates cross-team planning, estimation, and scope alignment for GET Security projects.
Leads enterprise-level prioritization and sequencing of security initiatives, escalating trade-offs and risks to executive leadership.
Owns and manages large, multi-track cybersecurity programs, driving program governance, structure, cadence, and reporting.
Ensures interdependencies, risks, scope boundaries, and critical path items are visible and actively managed.
Tracks and monitors program status, risks, issues, and changes using RCG’s PPM tools (e.g., Workfront, Jira).
Designs, builds, and sustains high-performing, cross-functional delivery teams for flawless execution of enterprise security programs.
Owns end-to-end financial management for assigned security programs, including budgeting, forecasting, variance analysis, and benefits tracking.
Proactively identifies and mitigates program, operational, and cyber risks, supporting regulatory and framework alignment (e.g., NIST, PCI DSS, ISO 27001).
Develops and maintains strong working relationships with technical and non-technical teams, vendors, and stakeholders.
Leads, inspires, and empowers delivery teams by setting clear expectations, fostering accountability, and creating an environment for growth.