Programme Manager - OrpheusWorks

Rolls-Royce Corporation; West of England; On-site; GBP 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Regional Benefits

Job summary

Rolls-Royce Corporation in Bristol seeks a Programme Manager for OrpheusWorks within the Defence UK&I Future Programmes environment. You will lead cross-functional teams, manage budgets and timelines, and drive risk reduction and strategic delivery initiatives.

The role emphasizes governance, stakeholder engagement, and collaboration across enterprise functions to meet contract commitments and business growth objectives.

Qualifications

• Demonstrated proficiency in programme management and techniques.
• Experience running programme and project governance.
• Business and commercial acumen.
• Working knowledge of UK security regulations and security management.
• Ability to build compassionate stakeholder relationships at multiple levels.

Responsibilities

• Accountable for successful delivery of Programme/contract commitments and supporting business development activities.
• Execute strategy to meet customer requirements.
• Deliver work packages to budget, schedule and requirements.
• Ensure all activities follow lifecycle and company processes.
• Provide accurate information to gain commitment, funding and resources.
• Interface with customers and suppliers; manage stakeholders.
• Coordinate resources with internal functions and supply chain units.

Skills

Programme management

Governance

Commercial acumen

Security regulations

Stakeholder management

Job description

Job Description Programme Manager – OrpheusWorks Bristol 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. Working directly for SVP OrpheusWorks, the role will manage cross-functional teams, budgets, timelines and stakeholders to ensure successful project delivery within the Defence UK&I Future Programmes environment. Responsible for planning, co‑ordinating and delivering strategic programmes that support business growth and organisational objectives. The role will be central to managing risk and driving initiatives to improve our delivery.

What you will be doing:

• Accountable for successful delivery of Programme / contract commitments as well as providing Programme management support to business development activities.
• Executing the developed strategy to meet identified and anticipated customer requirements
• Being accountable for delivering the assigned packages of work to budget, schedule and requirements.
• Ensuring all Programme activities are delivered with account of the full project and product lifecycle and in line with company standard processes.
• Responsibility for providing accurate information to gain commitment, funding and resources to deliver the Programme of work.
• Accountable for stakeholder management and act as key interface with external customers and suppliers
• Liaising with the various internal functions, supply chain units and departments to ensure all required resource demands are met.

Position qualifications:

At Rolls-Royce we put safety first, do the right thing, keep it simple and make a difference. These principles form the behaviours that guide us and are an essential component of our assessment process. They are the fundamental qualities that we seek for all roles. And for this role, we are looking for someone who is/has:

• 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
• A 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.

Regional Benefits:

• Work in a safety-first environment were doing the right thing and keeping it simple are core principles.
• Join a culture that values making a real difference through your work.
• Develop your career as a mid-career professional blending technical expertise with strong personal qualities.
• Thrive in a role that encourages integrity, accountability, resilience, and curiosity.
• Collaborate and build relationships in a team-focused environment while also working independently.
• Take initiative, lead, and make smart decisions with confidence and support.
• Grow through continuous learning, openness to improvement, and exposure to challenging opportunities.

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