At a Glance
- Tasks: Lead high-impact projects and drive meaningful change across our Digital Delivery team.
- Company: Join Fred. Olsen Cruise Lines, a family-run business with over 170 years of heritage.
- Benefits: Enjoy hybrid work, private medical insurance, discounted travel, and generous parental leave.
- Other info: Be part of a supportive family culture that values positivity, authenticity, and teamwork.
- Why this job: Make a real impact while shaping project management standards in a dynamic environment.
- Qualifications: Significant experience in project delivery and recognised qualifications like APM or PRINCE2.
The predicted salary is between 63000 - 77000 £ per year.
We are looking for a Senior Project Manager to join our Digital Delivery team and lead the successful delivery of complex, high-impact projects and change initiatives across Fred. Olsen Cruise Lines. This is a key role responsible for translating strategic objectives into tangible outcomes, ensuring projects are planned, governed and delivered effectively while realising measurable business benefits.
Working closely with senior leaders, business stakeholders, suppliers and delivery teams, you will provide strong leadership across the full project lifecycle. You'll bring clarity, structure and pace to delivery, balancing competing priorities while maintaining control of scope, budget, risk, quality and timelines. As a trusted partner to stakeholders at all levels, you'll enable informed decision-making, build alignment and help navigate change with confidence.
Beyond delivering successful projects, you will play an important role in shaping and strengthening our delivery capability. You will support the evolution of project management standards, governance and ways of working, helping to foster a culture of continuous improvement, collaboration and delivery excellence across the organisation.
This is an exciting opportunity for a motivated and influential project professional who thrives in a dynamic environment and is passionate about delivering meaningful business and technology change. To be successful in this role, you will have significant experience delivering complex projects and change initiatives from initiation through to implementation and closure. You'll possess a strong understanding of project governance, along with excellent stakeholder management, communication, influencing and negotiation skills. A recognised Project Management qualification, such as APM, PRINCE2, Agile, PMP or equivalent, is essential.
Fred. Olsen Cruise Lines is a family-run business that has been offering exceptional cruise experiences for over 170 years. With a fleet of ships that provide intimate, friendly, and immersive voyages, we are committed to delivering world-class service with a personal touch.
This is a Full-Time, permanent position working 35 hours per week based at our Head Office (Fred Olsen House, 42 White House Road, Ipswich, Suffolk, IP1 5LL) offering a hybrid work pattern of 3 days in the office and 2 days at home.
Fred. Olsen Cruise Lines offers a wide range of exciting employee benefits including but not limited to:
- Axa Health Private Medical
- Life Assurance
- Enhanced Maternity & Paternity Pay
- Discounted Travel
- Cruise Concessions
- Retail discounts
- Cash back incentives through our Boost Benefits scheme
Senior Project Manager in Ipswich employer: Fred. Olsen Cruise Lines Ltd.
Fred. Olsen Cruise Lines is an exceptional employer, offering a supportive and inclusive work culture that prioritises employee well-being and growth. With a focus on health and accessibility, this role in Ipswich provides unique opportunities to make a meaningful impact on guests' experiences while enjoying benefits like hybrid working, comprehensive health packages, and generous leave policies. Join a family-run business that values teamwork and personal connections, ensuring every employee feels valued and empowered.
Contact Details:
Fred. Olsen Cruise Lines Ltd. Recruitment Team
