Digital Operations Manager

Rolls-Royce; East Midlands; Hybrid; GBP 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading engineering company is seeking a Digital Manufacturing Operations Manager to lead a team across multiple sites. The role involves driving digital strategy, ensuring effective implementation, and mentoring engineers. The position offers competitive salary, bonuses, and generous leave policies, with a hybrid working model based in Derby.

Benefits

Competitive Salary

Annual bonus up to 10%

Health and Wellbeing initiatives

25 days annual leave + BHs

Qualifications

• Strong knowledge of Digital Manufacturing implementation processes.
• Ability to influence working practices and drive change.
• Experience in leading change initiatives within operational environments.

Responsibilities

• Lead and develop a team of Digital Manufacturing Engineers across sites.
• Ensure major programmes incorporate Digital Manufacturing content.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams for effective delivery.

Skills

Digital Manufacturing implementation processes

Communication skills

Interpersonal skills

Training and mentoring

Change management

Education

Degree or HNC/D in relevant engineering discipline

Job description

Job Description

Digital Manufacturing Operations Manager

Derby – Hybrid (3 days a week onsite)

37 hours per week

An exciting opportunity has arisen within the Central ET&S (Engineering, Technology and Safety) Digital Manufacturing team for a Digital Manufacturing Operations Manager.

The ET&S Digital team is a delivery-focused group responsible for supporting, developing, and leading the deployment of digital solutions across the organisation.

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.

Key Accountabilities

The ET&S Digital team is a delivery-focused group responsible for supporting, developing, and leading the deployment of digital solutions across the organisation.

In this role, you will lead and develop a team of Digital Manufacturing Engineers operating across multiple manufacturing and assembly facilities, supporting major programmes both internally and within the external supply chain. You will also play a key role in the execution of the Group Digital & IT Strategy, ensuring alignment with business objectives and delivering measurable outcomes.

We are seeking candidates with strong experience in Digital Manufacturing, proven capability in programme leadership, and a successful track record of driving strategy and delivering results.

• Leading and developing a team of Digital Manufacturing Engineers across multiple manufacturing and assembly sites, supporting both internal operations and external supply chains.
• Ensuring all major programmes and projects incorporate appropriate Digital Manufacturing content and adhere to DMIP governance standards.
• Acting as the primary interface with business Digital Manufacturing Managers to support programme deployment and delivery.
• Collaborating with cross-functional teams including Group IT, Operations, PMO, and Finance to ensure alignment and effective delivery of digital initiatives.
• Championing the value and benefits of Digital Manufacturing across wider business functions to drive engagement and adoption.
• Supporting the development of critical Digital Manufacturing skills and digital awareness throughout the organisation at all levels.
• Managing relationships and communications with stakeholders at all levels of the business.
• Partnering with Digital Manufacturing Specialists to define, develop, and implement digital strategies and roadmaps.

Who we are looking for:

Qualifications:

• Degree or HNC/D in a relevant engineering discipline, or equivalent significant experience.

Essential Skills & Experience:

• Strong knowledge of Digital Manufacturing implementation processes and best practices.
• Demonstrated ability to influence working practices and drive cultural and operational change.Proven experience managing multiple workstreams and balancing priorities across complex stakeholder groups.
• Excellent communication, interpersonal, and relationship-building skills across all organisational levels.
• Experience in leading change initiatives, ideally within operational or manufacturing environments.
• Demonstrated experience in training, mentoring, and coaching others to develop capability and embed new ways of working.

What we offer:

• Competitive Salary
• Annual bonus up to 10% + Long Term Incentive plan 5%
• 6x Annual Salary Life Assurance
• Health and Wellbeing initiatives
• Family Friendly policies
• 25 days annual leave + BHs + Additional gifted days throughout the year

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.

Job Category Manufacturing Engineering Posting Date 24 Oct 2025; 00:10 Posting End Date 23 Oct 2025