Senior Program Manager in Calabasas, California at AmaWaterways, LLC

At AmaWaterways, we believe meaningful careers begin with purpose, passion and a shared commitment to delivering unforgettable experiences. For those who value curiosity, connection and personal enrichment, AmaWaterways offers the opportunity to help craft meaningful river journeys that invite travelers to follow their own current. Built on a foundation of heartfelt hospitality, we treat our guests—and each other—with genuine care, warmth and respect. AmaWaterways fosters a collaborative environment both onboard our ships and across our global network of offices, where team members grow together, support one another and take pride in upholding the high standards and thoughtful service our company is known for.

We invite talented, motivated professionals to explore our career opportunities and begin their journey with AmaWaterways today.

SUMMARY:

The Senior Program Manager is a high-visibility strategic role responsible for overseeing the execution, tracking, and reporting of AmaWaterways’ Value Creation Plan (VCP) projects and programs. This role serves as the central program hub connecting all VCP workstreams—spanning Brand, Consumer, Market Share, Data & Technology, and People & Talent—to the company’s Long-Range Plan (LRP) targets by 2030. The ideal candidate is a seasoned program leader with experience in private equity portfolio operations, management consulting, or large-scale travel companies, with a demonstrated ability to drive cross-functional execution across complex, multi-workstream programs, and comfort operating at both the strategic and tactical levels with C-suite and investor audiences. The VCP program contains both technology and non-technology projects.

The Senior Program Manager will work closely with (dotted line) to the head of PMO who also reports into the CTO.

The Senior Program Manager will assist in the outcome capture and documentation of value creation in order to show progress against the LRP targets.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

VCP Program Governance & L Catterton Partnership

• Serve as the primary program management liaison between AmaWaterways executive leadership and project owners/managers , ensuring alignment on VCP priorities, progress, and escalations.

• Own the end-to-end VCP program cadence: monthly progress updates, quarterly business reviews, and ad-hoc reporting, ensuring all materials are PE & board-ready and data-driven.

• Maintain the Asana master VCP workstream timeline and initiative tracker across all pillars (Brand, Consumer, Market Share, Data & Technology, People & Talent), proactively identifying dependencies, risks, and blockers.

• Facilitate VCP steering committee meetings and cross-functional leadership alignment sessions, driving accountability and decision-making.

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES:

This role does not have direct reports but functions as the connective tissue across all VCP workstream leads and their respective teams. Responsible for influencing and driving accountability across senior leaders and cross-functional initiative owners without direct authority. May manage a program analyst or coordinator as the VCP program office scales.

COMPETENCIES :

• Strategic Thinking – Anticipates trends and opportunities; adapts strategies as conditions change; balances near-term execution with long-term growth.

• Business Acumen – Understands the broader business impact of decisions; considers financial, market, and operational implications; aligns work with strategic priorities.

• Quality & Accountability – Delivers accurate, thoughtful work; applies feedback to improve outcomes; maintains high standards while balancing efficiency.

• Leadership & Influence – Inspires and motivates others; communicates clear direction; provides meaningful feedback and recognition; leads with confidence, empathy, and accountability.

• Communication – Communicates clearly and thoughtfully; adapts messaging; listens actively; presents ideas with confidence and purpose. Ability to articulate through powerpoint, word documents, and other digital mediums.