Holland America Line is seeking an experienced IT Planning Analyst to optimize technology processes and drive operational efficiency across multiple IT teams and business units. The role involves providing data-driven insights, monitoring performance metrics, and facilitating continuous improvement initiatives to support IT's strategic objectives.
Responsibilities
- Assist in integrating strategic planning roadmaps with annual financial planning activities
- Support in maintaining and updating documentation of financial planning for IT operational and capital expenses
- Assist with Total Cost of Ownership (TCO) and Return on Investment (ROI) analysis for IT initiatives
- Support tracking of Cost Performance Initiatives to ensure alignment with financial goals
- Collaborate with the IT Planning Manager and IT Leadership to gather updates for strategic plans
- Track deliverables from IT Leadership and stakeholders
- Assist in preparing routine and ad hoc executive and leadership update materials, including summaries and presentations for strategic planning meetings
- Identify and define metrics that align with current IT operational goals
- Track performance data and compile regular status reports for stakeholders
- Ensure accuracy and timeliness of data for executive presentations and management reviews
- Design reports tailored to different target audiences
- Provide analytical and data support for business case creation, including cost-benefit analysis and risk assessment
- Gather and organize financial and operational data to help justify transformational initiatives
- Facilitate, advise, track, and report progress on business cases, TCO/ROI analysis, and post-implementation reviews to mature processes and ensure accountability
- Coordinate interactions between IT teams and/or business partners to facilitate process efficiency
- Facilitate cross-team meetings to align on process requirements and decisions
- Connect teams with subject matter experts and resources needed for process execution
- Follow up on action items from cross-team discussions to ensure completion
- Performs other duties as assigned
Skills
- 1-3 years' experience in a related job area (IT Process Analysis, Financial Planning, Information Technology, or Project Management)
- Bachelor's degree in a related field or equivalent experience
- This is a hybrid position, based in our Seattle office. Candidates must be comfortable coming into the office 3 days/week (currently Tuesday-Thursday)
Benefits
- Cruise and Travel Privileges for You and Your Family
- Health Benefits
- 401(k)
- Employee Stock Purchase Plan
- Training & Professional Development
- Tuition & Professional Certification Reimbursement
Company Overview
Carnival Corporation is a cruise company providing travelers with vacation experiences. It was founded in 1972, and is headquartered in Miami, Florida, USA, with a workforce of 10001+ employees. Its website is http://carnivalcorp.com.Company H1B Sponsorship
Carnival Corporation has a track record of offering H1B sponsorships, with 60 in 2025, 38 in 2024, 32 in 2023, 40 in 2022, 33 in 2021, 56 in 2020. Please note that this does not guarantee sponsorship for this specific role.
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