Programme Manager

Job Description

Programme Manager – Assembly, Test & Control Systems (AT&C): Projects & Portfolio

• Derby
• Full time

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Programme Manager to join our AT&C Projects and Portfolio team in Derby.

In this role, you will be accountable for the execution of key projects that shape the future capability and capacity of AT&C, at a time when we are growing the business to meet future demand. Additionally, you will provide support to the Programme Executive to ensure the whole portfolio of projects and committed deliverables are executed flawlessly and in line with best practice.

This is a key management role within the AT&C MBU, with great visibility across the Civil Manufacturing Operations leadership team and the wider organisation.

We are looking for a high-calibre individual with a diverse range of experiences who can bring new thinking and personify the company behaviours. You will possess strong leadership characteristics, high energy and drive, good influencing skills and a proven track record of delivery.

What you will be doing:

• •Deliver projects, programmes and portfolios to execute the company strategy, business case and business plans.
• •Drive adherence to established Programme Management processes and governance.
• •Influence, manage and communicate with key programme stakeholders, both internal and external.
• •Monitor, control and manage overall programme performance.
• •Support the Programme Executive to drive execution across the portfolio of projects, including planning quality, milestone adherence, capital spend forecasting and accounting, risk management and other committed deliverables.
• •Ensure Programme Management best practices are deployed and developed across the portfolio.
• •Support the delivery of projects that develop the future capability and capacity of AT&C in line with future business demand.

Position Qualifications:

• •Proven experience managing programmes and/or projects of increasing complexity, with a strong track record of successful delivery.
• •Proven experience in core Programme Management competencies, including risk management, cost management, planning (P6), financial forecasting and benefits management.
• •Experience of monitoring, controlling and managing programme/project performance against agreed plans, milestones, costs, risks and deliverables.
• •Experience of working with and influencing key stakeholders to support successful programme and project delivery.
• •Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to communicate complex information effectively with individuals at all levels within the organisation.
• •Strong leadership and influencing capability, with the energy and drive to deliver in a complex environment.
• •Ability to work effectively with ambiguity and within complex environments.
• •Member of a professional body and working towards APM Chartership qualification or equivalent.

Preferred Requirements:

• •Experience in Infrastructure and/or other significant capital expenditure projects.
• •Exposure to non-core Programme Management roles such as Purchasing, Commercial or Engineering Management.
• •Experience supporting or managing a broader portfolio of projects.
• •Experience of capital spend forecasting and accounting.
• •Experience working within Manufacturing Operations or a similarly complex operational environment.

Our vision is to ensure that the excellence and ingenuity that shaped our history continues into our future. Our multi-year transformation programme aims to turn Rolls-Royce into a high-performing, competitive, resilient and growing company. Join us, and it can be your future vision too.

Rolls-Royce are committed to being a respectful, inclusive, and non-discriminatory workplace where individuality is valued, diverse perspectives fuel innovation, and everyone can thrive.

Please be aware that the priority will be given to employees identified as being at high risk.

This job is advertised at the grades shown, and this is the desired operating level for this role. We encourage applications from candidates with relevant experience from any grade.

It is advised that you inform your current manager of your application for this role.

• Grade: Level C
• Closing Date: 13th November 2026
• People Leader: Alistair Newman
• For further information, please contact: Jaspreet Bagga

Job Category

Project Management

Posting Date

06 Nov 2026; 00:11

Posting End Date

13 Nov 2026