This position is classified as "in-office." As an in-office role, it requires employees to work from a designated Carnival office in South Florida Tuesday through Thursday each week. Employees may work from their homes on Mondays and Fridays. Candidates must be located in (or willing to relocate to) the Miami/Ft. Lauderdale area.
The Associate Vice President of AI is responsible for defining, building, and executing the company's consumer-facing AI strategy while establishing the foundational capabilities, governance, and operating model for AI across the enterprise. This role will create the AI function from the ground up, including team structure, policies, standards, and execution cadence.
The AVP will lead a newly formed AI team consisting of a Director, Manager, and Analyst, and will serve as a strategic partner to senior leaders across product, technology, marketing, customer experience, data, security, legal, and compliance. The role is accountable for delivering scalable, secure, ethical, and value-driven AI solutions that enhance customer experiences, support brand priorities, and position the company for long-term growth.
Responsibilities
Strategy and Enterprise Enablement • Define and execute the consumer AI strategy aligned with enterprise business objectives • Establish an AI operating model that supports prioritization, delivery, and measurable business value • Identify and evaluate AI opportunities across customer engagement, marketing, revenue, and operational use cases
AI Function Build Out and Leadership • Build and scale the AI function, including organizational design, role clarity, hiring strategy, and team development • Lead, mentor, and develop a high-performing AI leadership team • Establish operating rhythms, performance metrics, and accountability frameworks
Product Roadmap and Delivery • Own the AI product and capability roadmap from concept through deployment and adoption • Oversee the development and deployment of AI-powered consumer experiences • Ensure solutions are scalable, secure, and aligned with enterprise architecture standards
Governance, Policy, and Compliance • Lead development of AI governance frameworks, usage policies, and standards • Partner with Legal, Compliance, Privacy, Security, and Risk teams to ensure responsible AI practices • Serve as an internal advisor on AI risk management, controls, and ethical considerations
Cross-Functional and Cross-Brand Collaboration • Collaborate regularly with Product, Technology, Marketing, Customer Experience, Digital, Data, and Security leaders • Support multiple cruise brands and shared services functions, subject to VP review • Align AI initiatives with brand strategies while enabling enterprise scale and consistency
Communication and Executive Engagement • Provide regular updates to executive leadership on AI strategy, progress, risks, and outcomes • Translate complex AI concepts into clear, actionable business insights • Influence senior stakeholders and drive alignment across matrixed teams
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About Us
At Carnival Cruise Line, our mission is to consistently deliver safe, fun, and memorable vacations at a great value. As the world's most popular cruise line, we offer a variety of unique experiences across our fleet, ensuring that every voyage is filled with excitement and discovery. From world-class entertainment and dining to exploring stunning destinations, we create lasting memories for our guests while maintaining a dedication to the places we visit and the lives we touch.
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Join us and embark on a career that offers not only the chance to grow professionally but also the opportunity to be part of a global community that makes a difference. In addition to other duties/functions, this position requires full commitment and support for promoting ethical and compliant culture. More specifically, this position requires integrity, honesty, and respectful treatment of others, as well as a willingness to speak up when they see misconduct or have concerns.
Carnival Corporation & plc and Carnival Cruise Line
Carnival Corporation & plc and Carnival Cruise Line is an equal employment opportunity/affirmative action employer. In this regard, it does not discriminate against any qualified individual on the basis of sex, race, color, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, age, marital status, mental, physical or sensory disability, or any other classification protected by applicable local, state, federal, and/or international law.