Global Research & Technology Technical Programme Manager

Rolls-Royce plc; East Midlands; On-site; GBP 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible benefits

Generous annual leave

Retirement savings

Group life assurance

Income protection

Employee shares – matched

Digital GP and EAP

Job summary

Rolls-Royce plc in the UK is seeking a Technical Programme Manager for Global Research & Technology based in Derby or Bristol. You will lead end-to-end technology programmes across composite fan systems, low emissions, turbine tech and whole engine projects, interfacing with global teams and partners.

The role requires proven delivery experience in aerospace, strong stakeholder management and the ability to navigate complex priorities, governance, and funding programmes, with growth

Qualifications

• Degree level qualification preferred or equivalent industry experience.
• Member of a professional body or working toward appropriate level of qualification.
• Demonstrable experience in project management or equivalent.
• Experience leading multi-functional teams in a complex environment.
• Ability to deal with ambiguity and develop efficient ways of working.
• Proven track record of programme delivery, ideally in Aerospace.

Responsibilities

• Own and manage budget, plan and risk for the programme areas.
• Lead packages of work across Technology Programmes with multi-disciplinary teams.
• Generate, lead and deliver technology programmes to TRL6 validation.
• Support delivery of key funding projects to enable funding strategy.
• Adapt plans and priorities to set direction for the team.
• Deliver governance and risk management across global teams.
• Identify continuous improvement and efficiency opportunities.

Skills

Programme management

Aerospace experience

Leadership

Budget & governance

Education

Degree level qualification

Professional body membership

Job description

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

We have excellent opportunities for experienced Technical Programme Managers to join our Global R+T 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.

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.

Please be aware that the priority will be given to employees identified as being at high risk. The professional level and salary of the position will be dependent on the skills and experience of the successful candidate but is anticipated to be Level C This job is advertised at the grades shown, and this is the desired operating level for this role. We encourage applications from candidates with relevant experience from any grade. It is advised that you inform your current manager of your application for this role.

Regional Benefits

• Your 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: 07/09/2026

Rolls-Royce pioneers cutting-edge technologies that deliver the cleanest, safest and most competitive solutions to our planet’s vital power needs.