Cross-Functional Programme Lead

Rolls-Royce SMR; East Midlands; Hybrid; GBP 64,000 - 84,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Bonus

Benefits Allowance

Pension

Holidays

Private Medical Insurance

Life Assurance

Home office stipend

Job summary

Rolls-Royce SMR is seeking an Integrated Project Team Lead to drive cross-functional delivery across engineering, manufacturing and supply chain, from design through production readiness. You will shape delivery strategy, manage risks and ensure alignment with milestones in a matrix organisation.

This role requires experience leading complex programmes, strong planning and communication skills, and the ability to influence stakeholders without direct line management authority.

Qualifications

• Experience leading complex engineering, product development or New Product Introduction (NPI) programmes within a matrix organisation.
• Strong programme planning, scheduling, resource forecasting, cost management and risk management capability.
• The ability to influence, challenge and align stakeholders without direct line management authority.
• Experience gained within aerospace, defence, energy, advanced manufacturing or another highly regulated environment.
• Degree-qualified in a relevant discipline, or equivalent experience, supported by excellent communication and leadership skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead and coordinate a high-performing cross-functional Integrated Project Team focused on successful programme delivery.
• Develop and maintain integrated delivery plans, ensuring alignment with programme milestones, resource requirements and business objectives.
• Manage risks, dependencies and delivery challenges, driving timely resolution across engineering, manufacturing and supply chain functions.
• Provide clear visibility of programme performance, including schedule, cost, resource demand and delivery readiness.
• Influence and engage stakeholders at all levels to build alignment, drive decisions and maintain delivery momentum.

Job description

Rolls-Royce SMR is seeking an Integrated Project Team Lead to drive cross-functional delivery across engineering, manufacturing and supply chain, from design through production readiness. You will shape delivery strategy, manage risks and ensure alignment with milestones in a matrix organisation.

This role requires experience leading complex programmes, strong planning and communication skills, and the ability to influence stakeholders without direct line management authority.