Programme Manager - Delivery

Job Description

Programme Manager - Delivery

Onsite

Bristol

9 month Secondment

Why join Rolls-Royce?

At Rolls-Royce we are proud to be a business that has truly helped to shape the modern world and are committed to always being a force for progress; powering, protecting and connecting people everywhere.

By joining Rolls-Royce, you'll have the opportunity to work on world-class solutions, supported by a culture that believes individuality is our greatest strength, and all perspectives, experiences and backgrounds help us innovate and enable our high-performance culture.

Lead the management of and deliver the sub-system’s programme of works striving for >90% milestone adherence

Develop and integrate the sub-system schedule through key milestones, including integrated technology and industrialisation planning to support delivery of a programme.

Prepare the team for a formally assured NPI programme launch, develop mobilisation planning and collaborate on robust programme governance (inc. risk management) as part of the GCAP Team

What you will be doing:

• •Lead Schedule Management
• •Lead Risk Management
• •Support Cost Management
• •Support Resource Forecasting
• •Interact with internal and external stakeholders (UK MoD, Airframer and Trilateral Partners)

Position qualifications:

• •Degree qualified in engineering, manufacturing or equivalent subject
• •Proven track record of delivering complex, multi-discipline, cross functional programmes against Time, Cost, Quality requirements.
• •Experience working within the ‘Hot End’ sub-systems.
• •As a minimum must be a UK National and hold SC with no caveats

Preferred requirements:

• •APM PMQ
• •Chartered status with professional institute
• •Hold enhanced clearance levels

Regional Benefits:

• •Work in a safety-first environment were doing the right thing and keeping it simple are core principles.
• •Join a culture that values making a real difference through your work.
• •Develop your career as a mid-career professional blending technical expertise with strong personal qualities.
• •Thrive in a role that encourages integrity, accountability, resilience, and curiosity.
• •Collaborate and build relationships in a team-focused environment while also working independently.
• •Take initiative, lead, and make smart decisions with confidence and support.
• •Grow through continuous learning, openness to improvement, and exposure to challenging opportunities.

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

The professional level and the salary of the position will be dependent on the skills and experience of the successful candidate.

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

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.

Grade: Management level C

For further information please contact: Lizzie Moore - Lizzie.moore@rolls-royce.com

Job Category

Project Management

Posting Date

13 Oct 2026; 00:10

Posting End Date

19 Oct 2026