Programme Manager

Rolls-Royce Corporation; Metropolitan Borough of Solihull; On-site; GBP 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Generous Annual Leave

Retirement Savings Plan

Group Life Assurance

Employee Assistance & Wellbeing

Job summary

Rolls-Royce Corporation in Solihull is seeking a Programme Manager to lead key projects within the AT&C Projects and Portfolio team. You will be accountable for delivering programme outcomes, aligned with the business strategy and capital plans.

This role requires strong leadership, risk and financial forecasting, and the ability to influence stakeholders across internal and external teams. A track record in large capital projects and PMO practices is highly valued.

Qualifications

• Strong leadership and delivery track record on complex programmes.
• Experience with risk, cost control and governance frameworks.
• Familiar with capital expenditure projects.

Responsibilities

• Delivery of projects, programmes and portfolios to execute the company strategy and business plans.
• Drive adherence to established PM processes and Governance.
• Influence, manage and communicate with key programme stakeholders (internal and external).
• Monitor, control and manage overall programme performance.
• Support the programme exec to drive execution across the portfolio of projects and ensure best practices are deployed.

Skills

PM competencies

Risk management

Primavera P6

Financial forecasting

Stakeholder management

Tools

Primavera P6

Job description

Job Description Programme Manager Full time Solihull

We have an exciting opportunity for a Programme Manager to join our AT&C Projects and Portfolio team in Solihull. In role, you will be accountable for the execution of key projects that shape the future capability and capacity of AT&C, at a time where we are growing the business to meet our future demand. Additionally, you will provide support to the Programme Executive to ensure the whole portfolio of projects and committed deliverables are executed flawlessly and in line with best practise. This is a key management role within the AT&C MBU, with great visibility among the Civil Manufacturing Operations leadership team and the wider organisation. We are looking for a high calibre individual that has a diverse range of experiences, can bring new thinking, and personifies the company behaviours. Individuals are encouraged to apply who possess strong leadership characteristics, high energy and drive, good influencing skills, and a track record of delivery. Experience in Infrastructure or other significant capital expenditure projects as well as core PM competencies (Risk, PMO, Finance, P6) would be advantageous but not essential.

Responsibilities:

• Delivery of projects, programmes and portfolios to execute the company strategy, business case and business plans.


• Drive adherence to established PM processes and Governance.


• Influence, manage and communicate with key programme stakeholders' (internal and external).


• Monitor, control and manage overall programme performance.


• Support the programme exec to drive execution across the portfolio of projects (planning quality, milestone adherence, capital spend forecasting and accounting, risk management etc) and ensure best practices are deployed and developed.

Preferred requirements:

• Excellent interpersonal skills with the ability to communicate complex information with individuals at all levels within the organisation.


• Proven experience in core PM competencies, Inc. Risk, Cost, Planning (P6) and financial forecasting and benefits management.


• Ability to demonstrate management of programmes / projects of increasing complexity.


• Comfortable with dealing with ambiguity and complex environments.


• Exposure to non-core programme management roles such as purchasing, commercial, engineering management etc would be an advantage.


• Member of a professional body and working towards APM Chartership qualification or equivalent.

Why 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. Within 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.

Regional Benefits:

• Generous Annual Leave.


• Retirement Savings through the Rolls-Royce Retirement Savings Trust.


• Group Life Assurance provides for a lump sum benefit if you die whilst employed by Rolls-Royce & Group Income Protection provides an income in the event that you are unable to work due to illness or injury.


• Employee Assistance (EAP) and Live Well programmes.

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.

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 Level C.

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.

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