Programme Manager

Job Description

Programme Manager in Repair Operations

Full Time Derby / Hybrid (60% time on site)

Why join Rolls-Royce?

An exciting opportunity has arisen for four Programme Managers to join the Repair Operations team, a growing part of Rolls-Royce’s Commercial Aviation Aftermarket Operations within Civil Aerospace – Derby. Rolls-Royce Civil Aerospace is transforming its Aftermarket Operations business to ensure strategic focus, clearer accountabilities and long-term sustainable growth across a global Maintenance, Repair, & Overhaul network. These roles will drive programmes of work to deliver significant incremental value through our Repair Transformation programme.

Position Summary

What you will be doing: Sustain and enable a people and product safety-first culture. Ensure all required standards of business ethics and compliance are adhered to. Partner closely with our Engineering, Procurement, Planning & Control, and Value Stream teams to ensure effective processes and relationships are in place to deliver in line with KPIs. Ensure appropriate Programme Management rigour across requirements management, programme configuration, project scoping, estimation, risk management, change control, stakeholder management, and value delivery processes. Lead cross functional teams to set up and deliver a suite of projects, including implementation and industrialisation of complex repair capabilities, driving operational excellence within the external repair environment, establishing a high-functioning Repair Operations Programme Management Office, and establishing new and novel operating models within our used material organisation.

Accountabilities

• Will report to the VP Programmes and will be primarily accountable for establishing an effective Repair Operations Programme Management Office, implementing and maturing APQP and PPAP within Repair Operations.

• Will report to the VP Programmes and will be primarily accountable for establishing and driving cross-functional programmes of work to deliver our repair transformation.

• Will report to the VP Used Serviceable Material and will be primarily accountable for establishing and driving value through a transformed Used Serviceable material operating system.

• Will report to the VP Repair Commodity and will be primarily accountable for driving cross-functional improvement programmes across the external repair network.

Preferred Requirements:

• An experienced Programme Management professional with a strong track record of leading in complex operational environments.

• Ability to lead through transformation, build high-performing cross-functional teams, and deliver operational excellence while balancing customer, commercial, and people priorities.

• A leader with strong stakeholder management, commercial acumen, and the ability to operate and deliver value effectively within a matrixed and global environment.

• Experience in the application of Rolls-Royce project management tools, standards, and processes, such as APQP, PPAP, P6, SMS.

Regional Benefits:

• 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! Rolls-Royce | Your Shares: Matched
• Digital GP provides a convenient way for you to access GP consultations

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: Level C

Hiring Manager – Ryan Patterson, Charles Capel and Ryan McCombs

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.

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