Programme Manager

Rolls-Royce plc; Bristol; On-site; GBP 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Rolls-Royce Defence Bristol is seeking a Programme Manager to oversee Capital Works, reporting to the SVP Infrastructure. You will manage the programme and business aspects across infrastructure works and projects, delivering UK MOD work streams and ensuring governance and reporting excellence.

You will coordinate with Project delivery leads, Group Property, IT, Commercial and Pricing, and drive change management while maintaining security and compliance. A security clearance is required.

Qualifications

• Demonstrated proficiency in programme management and related techniques.
• Experience running programme and project governance.
• Business and commercial acumen.
• Knowledge of UK security regulations and security management principles.
• Ability to build compassionate stakeholder relationships internally and externally.
• Strategic and innovative thinking with a self-starter mindset.
• Inclusive leadership to develop teams and drive collaboration.
• Ability to influence and communicate across the enterprise.

Responsibilities

• Lead preparation and submission of Capital Works Package Orders and amendments with Project delivery leads and stakeholders.
• Ensure all internal approvals are completed before proposal release.
• Prepare and disseminate project performance information on cost, schedule and risk.
• Lead Capital Works governance and reporting including financial metrics.
• Lead change management activities.
• Ensure contract requirements are flowed down to supply chains.
• Discharge CDM duties as client under Construction (Design and Manufacture).
• Support the UK MOD Operations Review forum.

Skills

Programme management

Governance

Business acumen

Security regulations

Stakeholder relationships

Strategic thinking

Leadership style

Collaboration

Communication

Job description

Job Description Programme Manager – Capital Works Full-Time Bristol, site-based Management level C

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.

We’ll provide an environment of caring and belonging where you can be yourself.

An inclusive, innovative culture that invests in you, gives you access to an incredible breadth and depth of opportunities where you can grow your career and make a difference.

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Programme Manager to join our Defence Aerospace business in Bristol.

In this role, you will report directly to the SVP Infrastructure, and will be accountable for the programme and business management across our infrastructure works and projects.

You will be delivering on the requirements against UK MOD programmes of work.

What you will be doing:

• Lead on the preparation and submission of Capital Works Package Orders and Package Order change amendments to our Customer, working closely with the individual Project delivery leads, Group Property, Group IT, Commercial and Pricing.
• Ensure all Package Order internal approvals are complete prior to proposal release.
• Prepare and disseminate project performance information relative to cost, schedule adherence and risk.
• Be the lead interface for Capital Works Operational Reviews and Governance, specifically the business reporting and financial metrics.
• Lead change management activities.
• Ensure flow down of all contract requirements into the internal and external supply chain teams.
• Manage and discharge our duties as client under Construction (Design and Manufacture) (CDM) regulations amongst the Capital Works Programme Team.
• Support the UK MOD Operations Review forum.

Position qualifications:

• A demonstrated proficiency in programme management with a sound understanding of programme management techniques.
• Prior experience of running programme and project governance.
• Business and commercial acumen
• A working knowledge of UK security regulations and the principles of security management.
• An ability to build compassionate stakeholder relationships internally and externally, and at different levels within organisations.
• A strategic and innovative thought process
• An self-starter mindset
• An inclusive leadership style, who will motivate, coach and develop teams to drive effective collaboration
• Ability to work collaboratively across the enterprise with strong influencing and communication skills.

To work for the Rolls-Royce Defence business, an individual has to hold a Security Check clearance. Rolls-Royce will support the application for Security Clearance if you do not currently already have this in place.

Due to the nature of work the business conducts and the protection of certain assets we can only progress applications from individuals who are a UK national or, in MOD and Government body approved cases, a dual national. Please be aware that the priority will be given to employees identified as being at high risk.

The professional level and the salary of the position will be dependent on the skills and experience of the successful candidate.

It is advised that you inform your current manager of your application for this role.

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.

Grade: Management level C

For further information please contact: Lizzie Moore - [e-mail]

Job Category Project Management Posting Date 31 Jul 2026; 00:07 Posting End Date 13 Aug 2026