Rolls-Royce

Programme Manager

United Kingdom · Work style not stated · Full time

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EmployerRolls-Royce
LocationUnited Kingdom
Work styleWork style not stated
Employment typeFull time
Employer posted6 Oct 2026

Job Description

Programme Manager

Derby

Permanent Full-Time

We are seeking an experienced project management professional to lead the coordination and management of the Manufacturing Operations capital portfolio

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.

This is an exciting opportunity to help shape the development and transformation of our Manufacturing Operations estate, while supporting the resolution of health, safety and environmental (HSE) priorities and critical asset-sustainment requirements. The portfolio has an annual budget of approximately £100 million, comprising around 150 projects across 26 manufacturing sites.

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What you will be doing:

Manage a c.£100m annual capital portfolio, overseeing around 150 projects across 26 Manufacturing Operations sites.
Support the transformation of the Manufacturing estate, addressing HSE priorities, critical asset sustainment and strategic investment requirements.
Analyse complex portfolio and financial data, turning insights into clear reporting for senior leadership and site teams.
Track portfolio performance against plan, highlighting risks, variances and key actions across each Manufacturing business unit.
Coordinate capital forecasting and business planning, working closely with Finance and manufacturing sites across the five-year planning cycle.
Ensure effective governance of capital investment, supporting the development and approval of robust investment business cases.
Build strong stakeholder relationships across Manufacturing Operations, Finance and site teams to enable effective portfolio decision-making.

Who were looking for:

Strong analytical skills, with the ability to interpret and consolidate data from multiple sources, identify emerging trends and highlight areas requiring timely intervention
Excellent stakeholder management skills, with the ability to engage effectively at all levels and help the business achieve its capital-spend targets
A sound understanding of the financial and transactional processes associated with capital investment
Experience supporting the development of robust business cases, using current insights and organisational priorities to help secure successful approvals
A continuous-improvement mindset, with the drive to enhance the governance and management of the capital portfolio

Regional Benefits

Our People are our power, so when join Rolls-Royce you are offered more than a salary. You are given a choice of flexible benefits from life insurance to gym discounts and tax free cycling.

Generous Annual Leave
Retirement Savings through the Rolls-Royce Retirement Savings Trust
Group Life Assurance provides for a lump sum benefit if you die whilst employed by Rolls-Royce
Group Income Protection provides an income in the event that you are unable to work due to illness or injury
Your Shares: Matched is a simple way to own Rolls-Royce shares and invest in our future, together. Buy one share, get one free!
Digital GP provides a convenient way for you to access GP consultations
Employee Assistance (EAP) and Live Well programmes

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.

Close Date: 13th October 2026

As part of our selection process, candidates in certain locations may be asked to complete an online assessment, which can include cognitive and behavioural aptitude testing relevant to the role. If required, full instructions for the next steps will be provided.

Job Category

Project Management

Posting Date

06 Oct 2026; 00:10

Posting End Date

13 Oct 2026

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