Manager, Port Costs

Every day at Disney Cruise Line we take pride in bringing the magic of Disney to life. We find joy in creating cherished memories and form genuine connections with our guests. We hold each other to the highest degree and always act responsibly while ensuring the safety of fellow cast, crew and guests. United by our Disney values, we work toward excellence in all we do. As a part of our team, you can work in a diverse and inclusive environment amidst a professional and supportive community. If you are ready to create unforgettable experiences and grow as a person and as a professional, applytoday. The Manager of Port Costs is responsible for leading the global Port Cost function, with accountability for the financial management, governance, and operational oversight of a large-scale port operating budget. The role oversees both Port Cost and Port Payments teams, ensuring financial control, operational efficiency, and continuous improvement across all port-related expenditure while reporting directly to the Senior Manager of Port Services. As the lead, the Manager serves as the primary subject matter expert for port costs, providing strategic financial insight and recommendations to Marine Operations, Finance, Port Agency, and senior leadership. The role drives financial performance through forecasting, reporting, and analysis, and is responsible for communicating risks, opportunities, and cost drivers to support executive decision-making. Responsibilities Financial Management • Lead the end-to-end management of global port costs. • Own the annual budgeting and quarterly forecasting process for port expenses. • Review financial performance, challenge assumptions, and present budget variances, risks, opportunities, and cost-saving recommendations to senior leadership. • Prepare and deliver financial presentations, executive summaries, and KPI reporting to support strategic decision-making. • Lead long-term financial planning for port operating costs through strategic forecasting, trend analysis, and performance reporting. • Drive initiatives to improve cost efficiency while maintaining operational requirements. Payments • Oversee the timely and accurate processing of all port-related invoices and payments. • Ensure compliance with payment terms and contractual obligations. • Provide oversight and direction on complex invoice disputes and payment escalations, ensuring timely resolution while maintaining strong financial controls. • Approve and verify Port Cost invoices in accordance with delegated authority thresholds. • Provide oversight of month-end financial close activities, ensuring the accuracy of accruals and financial reporting. Operational Partnership • Partner with Marine Operations to understand itinerary changes and operational impacts on port costs. • Provide commercial and financial guidance to operational teams. • Provide strategic oversight and financial approval of cost estimates for new itineraries, ports, and operational initiatives. • Participate in contract negotiations alongside the Manager of Port Agencies by providing financial analysis and historical cost data. • Act as the liaison between internal stakeholders and Port Agencies for any conflicts with payments when necessary. Leadership & Stakeholder Management • Lead, mentor, and develop the Port Cost and Port Payments team, fostering a high-performance culture focused on accountability, accuracy, and continuous improvement. • Set clear departmental objectives, priorities, and performance expectations aligned to business goals. • Conduct regular performance reviews, coaching sessions, and development planning to support team growth and succession planning. • Build and maintain strong relationships with Marine Operations, Finance, Port Agency, Procurement, and external port service providers to support effective decision-making. • Represent the Port Cost function in senior leadership forums, cross-functional meetings, and strategic initiatives. • Present financial performance, forecasts, risks, and recommendations to executive stakeholders in a clear and structured manner. Skills • Team leadership and performance management • Coaching and mentoring • Workforce planning and prioritization • Change management ​ Financial & Commercial • Budget ownership and financial governance • Advanced financial analysis and interpretation • Forecasting and strategic planning • Cost control and optimization • Executive-level reporting and presentation Required Qualifications • Significant experience in financial management, FP&A, operational finance, or cost control within a complex, international organization. • Proven experience managing large-scale operating budgets. • Demonstrated experience leading teams and developing talent in a finance or operational environment. • Experience working within maritime, cruise, logistics, transportation, or similarly complex operational industries is highly desirable. • Strong track record of stakeholder management across operational and financial functions. • Experience presenting financial insights and recommendations to senior leadership or executive stakeholders. • Ability to travel occasionally as needed • Strong influencing and negotiation skills • Ability to communicate complex financial concepts to non-financial stakeholders • Strong presentation skills • Cross-functional collaboration • Advanced Microsoft Excel and financial modelling ​Desired Qualifications • Experience working within maritime, cruise, logistics, transportation, or similarly complex operational industries. • MXP Systems knowledge preferred but not necessary. • Reporting and dashboard development, Power BI or equivalent Required Education • Bachelor's degree in accounting, finance, related field or equivalent work experience Desired Education • Masters in accounting or finance #DCLPJ The hiring range for this position in Celebration, FL is $120,700 to $147,500 per year. The base pay actually offered will take into account internal equity and also may vary depending on the candidate's geographic region, job-related knowledge, skills, and experience among other factors. A bonus and/or long-term incentive units may be provided as part of the compensation package, in addition to the full range of medical, financial, and/or other benefits, dependent on the level and position offered.

Safety Ops Manager Job Summary Every day at Disney Cruise Line we take pride in bringing the magic of Disney to life. We find joy in creating cherished memories and form genuine connections with our guests. We hold each other to the highest degree and always act responsibly while ensuring the safety of fellow cast, crew and guests. United by our Disney values, we work toward excellence in all we do. As a part of our team, you can work in a diverse and inclusive environment amidst a professional and supportive community. If you are ready to create unforgettable experiences and grow as a person and as a professional, apply today. As a Safety Operations Manager, this role will be responsible for Fleet and Private Island Safety operations, ensuring compliance with all National, International Rules/Regulations, and Class requirements. Responsibilities: • Collaborates with Safety Managers and shipboard. • Inspects vessels & Islands periodically, verifying that Company Safety Standards are respected and verify compliance with Class, statutory requirements & National Standards. • Review and update maintenance schedules based on Ship Survey findings and results. • Define and maintain review of operational requirements for riding teams under direction of the Safety Managers. • Assist in organizing and scheduling both the short term and long-term repair and planned maintenance work for all safety related equipment and machinery, in conjunction with the engineering operations team. • Responsible for organizational activities in planning, preparation and execution of the riding team and /or special projects. • Responsible for any special projects to be done on the run. • Assisting in identify new technology to be implemented based on needs and requirements. • Collaborate with stakeholders to advance technical operating practices, procedures and standards. • Responsible for keeping all technical documentation (manuals, drawings, certificates, calculations and any other technical documentation) up to date and to the correct standards. • Assisting with the creation of AMOS (Asset Management Operating System) jobs when required and for all safety related maintenance jobs as outlined in AMOS. • Assisting with developing, maintaining and updating the ships assembly plans while seeing to accurate records within Fidelio and the Mobile Assembly System. • Assisting with developing, maintaining and updating the in Port Manning program while making improvements where necessary and partnering with on board steering committees. • Attending technical discussions for safety discipline, and being an active player in negotiations with builders and suppliers. • Attending meetings and Yard visits as required. • Assisting the New Build Team in reviewing technical documentation, providing expertise in the design, selection and testing of equipment and assist as required. • Assisting in maintaining safe operations with alternative fuel (LNG (Liquified Natural Gas) & Methanol). • Assisting with developing procedures under the direction of the Manager of Safety Operations. • Contributing to future LNG & Methanol Bunkering HAZIDs and Risk Analysis in relation new bunkering locations. • Assisting with coordinates, in cooperation with the Marine and Engineering Operations teams, the fleet and Island safety equipment, maintenance and service agreements seeing to the use of certified providers. • Where applicable, assisting to align private island safety procedures with WDW Safety and Auditing (WSA) standards in liaison with WSA leadership, leveraging as many WDW Safety programs as possible. • Responsible for all safety and enhancement projects related to (but not limited to) Fire Safety of the Island Basic Qualifications: • Minimum of 5 years of experience in a shipboard Deck, Engineering, or Safety Officer role, or equivalent experience as a Naval Architect or Marine Engineer working on technical projects within the cruise industry • Ability to influence leadership with a strategic and collaborative approach. • Led safety initiatives for area. • Demonstrated communication, presentation and public speaking skills. • Self-starter, recognizing when projects need to involve multiple partners and decisions need to be made at other levels within the organization. • Computer proficiency in Microsoft Office products including Outlook and Word. • Demonstrated ability to handle confidential information. Preferred qualifications • Cruise industry experience shipboard and shoreside preferred Required Education • Bachelors' Degree or equivalent technical experience/certification Preferred Education • Master Mariner License or Chief Engineer License • MBA or equivalent degree #DCLPJ The hiring range for this position in Celebration, FL is $110,000.00-$147,500.00 per year. The base pay actually offered will take into account internal equity and also may vary depending on the candidate's geographic region, job-related knowledge, skills, and experience among other factors. A bonus and/or long-term incentive units may be provided as part of the compensation package, in addition to the full range of medical, financial, and/or other benefits, dependent on the level and position offered.