Global Research & Technology Technical Programme Manager

Rolls-Royce plc; East Midlands; On-site; GBP 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Life insurance

Gym discounts

Tax-free cycling

Wellbeing programs

Digital GP

Job summary

Rolls-Royce plc is seeking a Technical Programme Manager to drive research and technology programmes across multiple engine systems, including Composite Fan Systems and UltraFan developments. You will manage end-to-end execution, budget, and stakeholder engagement with internal Rolls-Royce teams, academic partners, suppliers and funding bodies.

The role requires strong delivery track record, ability to operate in a complex, multi-priority environment and experience in aerospace programme

Qualifications

• Degree level qualification preferable or equivalent industry experience.
• Demonstrable experience in project management or equivalent industry experience.
• Experience of leading multi-functional teams in a complex environment.

Responsibilities

• Own and manage budgets and risk for technology areas within the R&T portfolio.
• Lead packages of work across technology programmes and coordinate with internal and external teams.
• Generate and deliver key technology programmes to achieve TRL6 validation.
• Support funding projects to enable funding strategy.
• Adapt plans and priorities to set direction for the team within policies and plans.
• Deliver governance and risk management excellence across multiple technology strands and global teams.

Skills

Project management

Cross-functional leadership

Stakeholder management

Education

Bachelor's degree or equivalent

Job description

Job Description Global Research & Technology Technical Programme Manager Aero R&T Derby / Bristol Permanent Full Time

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.

Position Summary.

Group R&T has excellent opportunities for Technical Programme Managers within Composite Fan Systems, Low Emissions Combustion Systems, Turbines Technology Development and Whole Engine Systems. These roles support the growth and development of the Group R&T Technology portfolio for next generation R-R products. The successful candidates will need to have a strong customer and partner management focus, a proven track record of delivery and the ability to operate in a complex environment with conflicting priorities. This is an exciting time in Group R&T with these roles offering the successful candidates the opportunity to grow within the R&T programmes bringing exciting technology to maturity and market exploitation, with a heavy focus on UltraFan technology development.

What you will be doing

As a Technical Programme Manager, you will support the respective Chiefs of Technology to: Deliver research and technology programmes including specific government funded programmes of work. Interface with the global Rolls Royce functional teams, academic partners, suppliers and High Value Manufacturing Centres to mature technologies for various engine systems, assemblies and components. The roles will have responsibility for managing the end-to-end programme execution, planning and stakeholder management including across organisational boundaries. This will include both technical and financial reporting both internally and to external funding agencies, so experience of programme governance within government funded programme environments would be an advantage.

Responsibilities:

• Own and manage budget, plan and risk for either the Composite Fan System, Low Emissions Combustion, Turbine Technology or Whole Engine Systems areas of the R&T portfolio.
• Lead packages of work across the Technology Programmes, including multi-disciplinary TRL development, across the UTC network, Internal and External teams together with partners and suppliers.
• Generate, lead and deliver the key technology programmes to deliver TRL6 validation.
• Support the delivery of key funding projects to enable the Group R&T Funding strategy.
• Adapt the plans and priorities for their area to set the direction for their team with decisions and problem solving guided by policies, procedures, and the plan of their area.
• Deliver the high levels of excellence expected in terms of programme governance and risk management required when integrating multiple technology strands and global teams. This should include identifying continuous improvement and efficiency opportunities.

Who Were looking for.

• Degree level qualification preferable or equivalent industry experience. Ideally a member of a professional body or working to achieve appropriate level of qualification.
• Demonstrable experience in project management or equivalent industry experience.
• Experience of leading multi-functional teams in a complex environment.
• Demonstrate and operate with a bountiful mindset, dealing with ambiguity and developing efficient and effective way of working.
• Proven track record of programme delivery, ideally in Aerospace.

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.

Closing Date 20th September 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 07 Sept 2026; 00:09 Posting End Date 20 Sept 2026 Rolls-Royce pioneers cutting-edge technologies that deliver the cleanest, safest and most competitive solutions to our planet’s vital power needs.