Programme Lead

JR United Kingdom; Maldon; Hybrid; GBP 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading engineering company is seeking a Programme Lead to oversee project delivery in a dynamic environment. The role involves managing multiple workstreams, ensuring projects are completed on time and within budget, and requires strong project management skills and at least 5 years of experience. Candidates should be part of a professional body and have excellent interpersonal and communication abilities. The position offers hybrid working with a minimum of three days in the office.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Bonuses

Support assistance

Discounts

Development opportunities

Qualifications

• At least 5 years' project management experience.
• Member of a professional body working towards an APMPQ or similar qualification.
• Experience across all programme lifecycle stages.

Responsibilities

• Deliver projects on time, within scope, and budget.
• Define and phase programme tranches to achieve benefits.
• Maintain documentation for project delivery.
• Provide management information to stakeholders.
• Create and manage integrated plans and schedules.

Skills

Project management

Interpersonal skills

Communication skills

Microsoft Office proficiency

Scheduling

Education

Degree or equivalent experience

Tools

Microsoft Project

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Job Description

Job Title: Programme Lead

Working Pattern: Hybrid - 3 Days a week in the office

Working Location: Heybridge

Why Rolls-Royce?

We have an exciting opportunity for a Programme Lead to work within Rolls-Royce Power Systems (RRPS) in Bristol. As part of the NauitIQ Solutions team, they will focus on delivering electrical, automation, and autonomy products to Naval and Commercial Marine customers. The business is organized into two Product Centres in Bristol and Heybridge, with shared support resources from East Grinstead. We operate an integrated programme delivery team across these sites.

We're at the forefront of innovation in the marine sector, providing solutions from standalone products to complex systems. With over 4,000 customers, including 70 naval forces and 30,000 commercial vessels, we lead in propulsion, handling, and distribution solutions for naval markets.

We pioneer technologies that support a cleaner, safer, and more competitive future, contributing to the pathway to net zero and powering society for generations. Join us to be part of an inclusive culture that invests in your growth, offers excellent development opportunities, competitive salary, and benefits such as bonuses, support assistance, and discounts.

Our hybrid working model allows flexibility between office, home, and remote work, with a minimum of three days in the office for collaboration and specific activities.

What You Will Be Doing

As Programme Lead, you will oversee small projects or workstreams within larger projects aligned with strategic objectives. Your responsibilities include:

1. Delivering projects on time, within scope, and budget.
2. Defining and phasing programme tranches to achieve benefits.
3. Maintaining documentation for project delivery.
4. Acting as the focal point for project aspects.
5. Providing management information to stakeholders.
6. Creating and managing integrated plans and schedules.
7. Leading schedule review meetings and facilitating executive decisions.

Who We're Looking For

At Rolls-Royce, we value agility, boldness, collaboration, and simplicity. The ideal candidate will:

• Hold a degree or equivalent experience.
• Be a member of a professional body, working towards an APMPQ or similar qualification.
• Have at least 5 years' project management experience.
• Possess excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
• Be proficient in Microsoft Office and Project.

Preferred qualifications include experience across all programme lifecycle stages, exposure to related roles like purchasing or engineering, and comfort with complex environments.

Additional Information

We are committed to diversity and inclusion, believing different backgrounds bring valuable perspectives. We support your application for Security Check (SC) clearance, and UK nationality is required due to the nature of work.

Closing date: 10th August

Type of Contract: Permanent