Onboard IT Manager

Written By Sarah Wysockyj

Competitive
Permanent
Overseas (must be based in the UK or EU)
Ref - 1609720

  • TAX‑FREE | Living Expenses Covered | 3‑Month Rotation | Multiple New Roles | Expansion Across the Existing Fleet

    Take your IT leadership career to sea. We’re recruiting IT Managers to lead onboard technology operations across additional ships within our luxury cruise fleet.

    This is a unique opportunity to combine hands‑on technical expertise, service delivery leadership, operational responsibility and global travel — all in one exceptional role.

    • Lead onboard IT service delivery and daily operations

    • Act as the primary IT contact for ship leadership & vendors

    • Manage networks, servers, storage, PMS, POS & crew systems

    • Provide hands‑on diagnostics, escalation support & troubleshooting

    • Lead, coach & develop onboard IT staff

    • Oversee Incident, Problem & Change Management (ITIL aligned)

    • Maintain cybersecurity, compliance & data protection

    • Drive consistent ITIL best practice across shipboard operations

    • Degree or HND in an IT‑related subject

    • 5+ years’ leadership experience in IT operations or service management

    • Strong hands‑on technical background (systems, networking, infrastructure)

    • ITIL certification (V3 minimum, V4 preferred)

    • Proven ability to lead teams in complex, high‑demand environments

    • Hospitality/cruise/travel experience is a strong advantage

    • STCW (or willingness to complete)

    • Willingness to work internationally on rotation

    Why Join Us?

    • Tax‑free earnings + all onboard living expenses covered

    • 3‑month on / 3‑month off rotation for true work‑life balance

    • Travel the world while delivering high‑impact IT leadership

    • Be part of a multicultural organisation investing heavily in digital excellence

    Driven by technical excellence and service leadership? Step into one of the world’s most unique IT environments — your next adventure starts here.

    To arrange an immediate interview, please contact Abigail Knight today

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