Programme Manager

Rolls-Royce; East Midlands; Hybrid; GBP 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Rolls-Royce in Derby is seeking a Programme Manager – Manufacturing Operations to lead site-based projects within the Manufacturing Operations portfolio, ensuring delivery on time, to budget and to quality.

The role requires 5+ years of programme management experience, strong governance knowledge, and the ability to coordinate cross-functional teams across manufacturing and planning functions. The role supports hybrid working with three days in the office.

Qualifications

• At least 5 years’ experience in project or programme management.
• Experience in planning, monitoring and controlling projects against schedule, cost, quality, scope, benefits and risk.
• Experience of leading and coordinating teams and stakeholders to deliver defined outcomes.

Responsibilities

• Accountable for delivery to cost, specification and time of defined work packages.
• Secure and manage resources for the programme from internal and external providers.
• Create and manage integrated programme plans and schedules.
• Develop budgets for the programme and control forecast vs actual costs.
• Maintain documentation required to deliver work packages within the programme.
• Act as focal point for all aspects relating to the packages of work.
• Lead and coordinate multi-functional teams to support programme delivery.
• Adapt plans in response to resource and operational challenges to maintain delivery objectives.

Skills

Project management

Programme management

Budget management

Stakeholder management

Planning and scheduling

Leadership

Education

Degree-level qualification

Tools

PMO governance

Job description

Job Description

Programme Manager – Manufacturing Operations

Derby - Hybrid
Full time

The Programme Manager – Manufacturing Operations is responsible for the planning, monitoring and control of all aspects of the programme, and the motivation of those involved, to achieve the business objectives and outcomes within the expected programme performance targets of schedule, cost, quality, scope, benefits and risks.

You will own and lead a programme of site-based Manufacturing Operations projects, in accordance with S9, the Facilities Project Model and Project Management Office governance as required. The programme will involve executing relevant elements of the Manufacturing Operations portfolio, working closely with Manufacturing, Manufacturing Engineering, Manufacturing Services and Planning & Control, as well as potentially several external contractors.

The role supports hybrid working, with a normal balance of three days per week in the office. The programme currently includes projects across Ansty, Annesley and Derby, and you will be expected to travel to other plants within the Compression Systems MBU as required to support project deliver

What you will be doing:

• Accountable for the successful delivery to cost, specification and time of defined packages of work within the programme.
• Secure and manage the provision of resources required for the programme from internal and/or external providers.
• Create and manage an integrated set of programme plans and schedules.
• Develop and secure budgets for the programme and control forecast and actual costs against the allocated budget.
• Establish, develop and maintain the documentation necessary to deliver the package(s) of work within the programme.
• Act as the focal point and escalation route for all aspects relating to the packages of work within the programme.
• Lead and coordinate multi-functional teams to support successful programme delivery.
• Adapt plans and priorities within your area to address resource and operational challenges and maintain delivery against programme objectives.

Position Qualifications:

• At least 5 years’ experience in project or programme management, or equivalent relevant industry experience.
• Demonstrable experience of planning, monitoring and controlling projects or programmes against schedule, cost, quality, scope, benefits and risk.
• Experience of managing integrated plans and schedules, budgets, resources and delivery performance.
• Experience of leading and coordinating teams and stakeholders to deliver defined outcomes.
• Strong knowledge of project/programme management principles, governance and delivery disciplines.
• Ability to operate autonomously within defined standards and policies, escalating where the impact is broader or the subject matter is more complex.
• Strong decision-making and problem-solving capability, with the ability to adapt plans and priorities in response to resource and operational challenges.
• Degree-level qualification or equivalent relevant industry experience.

Preferred Requirements:

• Experience of leading multi-functional teams.
• Experience of delivering projects or programmes within Manufacturing Operations or a related manufacturing environment.
• Experience of working with Manufacturing, Manufacturing Engineering, Manufacturing Services and Planning & Control functions.
• Experience of managing internal and external providers or contractors.
• Membership of a relevant professional body, or working towards an appropriate professional qualification.
• Knowledge or experience of S9, Facilities Project Model and/or PMO governance.

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.

Please be aware that the priority will be given to employees identified as being at high risk.

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.

Grade: Level C
Closing Date: 7th October 2026
People Leader: Paul Huffer
For further information, please contact: Jaspreet Bagga