Portfolio Delivery Manager

Rolls--royce; West of England; Hybrid; GBP 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Generous Annual Leave

Retirement Savings Plan

Group Life Assurance

Group Income Protection

Employee Shares (Matched)

Job summary

Rolls-Royce in Bristol (Hybrid) seeks a Portfolio Delivery Manager within the Digital & IT Technology team to lead delivery of multiple IT programmes across the Defence portfolio. The role focuses on governance, budgeting and stakeholder management, delivering complex programmes on time and to quality.

You will mobilise cross-functional teams, manage global supplier relationships and provide clear, data-driven updates to senior leadership with strong communication skills for technical and

Qualifications

• Experience leading portfolios/programmes in complex IT environments.
• Strong governance, reporting and financial oversight experience.
• Proven ability to manage senior stakeholders across multiple functions.
• Excellent communication of technical data to non-technical audiences.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage delivery of multiple projects & programmes to meet scope, time, budget and quality.
• Plan, mobilise and deliver complex programmes in challenging environments using appropriate standards and tools.
• Provide programme governance and senior stakeholder management; report financial and status updates.
• Manage distributed teams including in-house, outsourced and supplier resources.
• Ensure prioritisation, conflict resolution and clear communication across senior leadership.

Skills

Portfolio leadership

Programme governance

Stakeholder management

Financial reporting

Leadership of distributed teams

Job description

Job DescriptionPortfolio Delivery ManagerBristol (Hybrid - min 3 days on site)Full TimeWhy 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.We are recruiting for a Portfolio Delivery Manager within the Digital & IT Technology team, to support the growing demand for significant, transformational, IT change across our Defence portfolio. The role is a senior management permanent position, based in Bristol, reporting to the VP of Strategic Projects.The Portfolio Delivery Manager role requires experience of planning, mobilising and delivering complex portfolios/programmes in challenging technical and business environments, with significant focus on commercial management and reporting. You will demonstrate knowledge of portfolio and major programme delivery, having delivered change using a range of appropriate delivery methodologies, as well as being a strong communicator and leader - providing programme governance, line management, financial and programme planning and senior stakeholder management.What you will be doing:As the Portfolio Delivery Manager, you will be expected to Lead and manage delivery of multiple projects & programmes effectively to ensure that they meet all scope, time, budget and quality expectations through planning and control. You will work with and communicate technical data and manage relationships with senior stakeholders.Plan, mobilise and deliver complex programmes in challenging technical and business environments, using appropriate standards, methods and tools.Leadership in a global business environment, managing distributed teams of in house, outsourced and supplier resources.Accountable for the detailed financial and project/programme status reporting to senior management.Absorb complex information and communicate effectively at all levels, to both technical and non-technical audiences, with ability to manage conflict resolution.Manage shifting prioritisations.Preferred requirements:Portfolio / Programme leadershipPresentation of programme data to senior leadershipStrong attention to detail and data accuracyEscalation and conflict management with senior stakeholders both internally and with any Supplier/VendorsRegional benefits:Generous Annual LeaveRetirement Savings through the Rolls-Royce Retirement Savings TrustGroup Life Assurance provides for a lump sum benefit if you die whilst employed by Rolls-RoyceGroup Income Protection provides an income in the event that you are unable to work due to illness or injuryYour Shares: Matched is a simple way to own Rolls-Royce shares and invest in our future, together. Buy one share, get one free!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: Midnight 9th November 2026As 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 CategoryInformation TechnologyPosting Date26 Oct 2026; 00:10Posting End Date09 Nov 2026