Programme Controller

Rolls-Royce plc; Derby; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading aerospace company in Derby is seeking a Programme Controller to support the management of the Civil Aerospace portfolio. You will ensure compliance with benefits and cost management, and drive project management data and standards. Ideal candidates will have a degree or equivalent experience and a strong focus on customer management. Offering a competitive salary and benefits, this role promotes continuous learning and collaboration.

Benefits

Bonus

Employee support assistance

Employee discounts

Qualifications

• Equivalent industry experience preferable or Degree level qualification.
• Some experience in project management, schedule, finance, cost, benefits, risk and change management.
• Attained APM Project Management Qualification or equivalent; or can demonstrate equivalent PM knowledge.
• Working towards membership of Association of Project Management (AMAPM or MAPM).
• Demonstrate good experience of working & delivering in cross functional teams.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office, experience of SAP, OPC, P6 and Power BI preferable but training will be provided.

Responsibilities

• Support the Portfolio Manager owning the Portfolio Office and associated standards.
• Ensure compliance to Benefits and Cost Management.
• Drive Project Management data and reporting standards.
• Support implementation and continuous improvement of PM tools and processes.
• Provide Project Control support for the Engineering Civil element of the Civil Portfolio.

Skills

Project management

Customer management

Cross-functional teamwork

Proficiency in Microsoft Office

Experience with SAP

Education

Degree level qualification or equivalent industry experience

Tools

SAP

Power BI

P6

Job description

We have an exciting opportunity for a Programme Controller to join the Civil Portfolio Planning team in Derby.

You will be supporting the management and optimisation of the Civil Aerospace portfolio. Also, you will need to have a strong customer management focus, a proven track record of delivery and the ability to operate in a complex environment with conflicting priorities

Responsibilities:

In this role you will support the Portfolio Manager owning the Portfolio Office and associated standards to effectively report Portfolio Performance , as well as:

• Ensure compliance to Benefits and Cost Management.
• Drive Project Management data and reporting standards with a close liaison to the PM Digital team.
• Support implementation and continuous improvement of PM tools, processes, and guidance.
• Support Finance budget planning cycles with accurate and timely Plan and actual data.
• Provide Project Control support for the Engineering Civil element of the Civil Portfolio.

Why Rolls-Royce?

Work with us and we’ll welcome you into a culture of caring and belonging where you can be yourself. We will listen first, embrace feedback and act with integrity. We will invest in your continuous learning and development, and make sure you have access to a wide breadth and depth of opportunities to grow your career and make a difference.

We offer excellent development, a competitive salary and exceptional benefits. These include bonus, employee support assistance and employee discounts.

Who we’re looking for:

Being a part of Rolls-Royce, you’ll know we embrace agility, are bold, pursue collaboration and seek simplicity in everything we do. These principles form our values and behaviours and are an essential component of our assessment process and are fundamental qualities that we seek for all roles.

To be successful in this role you will need to meet the following criteria:

• Equivalent industry experience preferable or Degree level qualification.
• Some experience in project management, schedule, finance, cost, benefits, risk and change management.
• Attained APM Project Management Qualification or equivalent; or can demonstrate equivalent PM knowledge.
• Working towards membership of Association of Project Management (AMAPM or MAPM).
• Demonstrate good experience of working & delivering in cross functional teams.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office, experience of SAP, OPC, P6 and Power BI preferable but training will be provided.

Join us & help Rolls-Royce to become a high-performing, competitive, resilient business.

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 SNBG 7 - 10.

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.

We are an equal opportunities employer. We’re committed to developing a diverse workforce and an inclusive working environment. We believe that people from different backgrounds and cultures give us different perspectives. And the more perspectives we have, the more successful we’ll be. By building a culture of respect and appreciation, we give everyone who works here the opportunity to realise their full potential.

You can learn more about our global Inclusion strategy here .

Grade: SNBG 7 - 10

Closing Date: Midnight 27th August 2025

For further information please contact: Mark Rigby

Recruiter: Andy Walsh – [e-mail]

Job Category

Project Management

Job Description

Programme Controller

Full time

Derby

We have an exciting opportunity for a Programme Controller to join the Civil Portfolio Planning team in Derby.

You will be supporting the management and optimisation of the Civil Aerospace portfolio. Also, you will need to have a strong customer management focus, a proven track record of delivery and the ability to operate in a complex environment with conflicting priorities

Responsibilities:

In this role you will support the Portfolio Manager owning the Portfolio Office and associated standards to effectively report Portfolio Performance , as well as:

• Ensure compliance to Benefits and Cost Management.
• Drive Project Management data and reporting standards with a close liaison to the PM Digital team.
• Support implementation and continuous improvement of PM tools, processes, and guidance.
• Support Finance budget planning cycles with accurate and timely Plan and actual data.
• Provide Project Control support for the Engineering Civil element of the Civil Portfolio.

Why Rolls-Royce?

Work with us and we’ll welcome you into a culture of caring and belonging where you can be yourself. We will listen first, embrace feedback and act with integrity. We will invest in your continuous learning and development, and make sure you have access to a wide breadth and depth of opportunities to grow your career and make a difference.

We offer excellent development, a competitive salary and exceptional benefits. These include bonus, employee support assistance and employee discounts.

Who we’re looking for:

Being a part of Rolls-Royce, you’ll know we embrace agility, are bold, pursue collaboration and seek simplicity in everything we do. These principles form our values and behaviours and are an essential component of our assessment process and are fundamental qualities that we seek for all roles.

To be successful in this role you will need to meet the following criteria:

• Equivalent industry experience preferable or Degree level qualification.
• Some experience in project management, schedule, finance, cost, benefits, risk and change management.
• Attained APM Project Management Qualification or equivalent; or can demonstrate equivalent PM knowledge.
• Working towards membership of Association of Project Management (AMAPM or MAPM).
• Demonstrate good experience of working & delivering in cross functional teams.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office, experience of SAP, OPC, P6 and Power BI preferable but training will be provided.

Join us & help Rolls-Royce to become a high-performing, competitive, resilient business.

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 SNBG 7 - 10.

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.

We are an equal opportunities employer. We’re committed to developing a diverse workforce and an inclusive working environment. We believe that people from different backgrounds and cultures give us different perspectives. And the more perspectives we have, the more successful we’ll be. By building a culture of respect and appreciation, we give everyone who works here the opportunity to realise their full potential.

You can learn more about our global Inclusion strategy here .

Grade: SNBG 7 - 10

Closing Date: Midnight 27th August 2025

For further information please contact: Mark Rigby

Recruiter: Andy Walsh – [e-mail]

Job Category

Project Management

Posting Date

12 Aug 2025; 00:08

Posting End Date

27 Aug 2025

About Us

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