Senior Programme Manager - Generic Product Development

Rolls-Royce SMR Limited; East Midlands; Hybrid; GBP 85,000 - 112,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Bonus – 30% target opportunity

Private Medical Insurance

Pension – employer contribution

Job summary

Rolls-Royce SMR Limited in the United Kingdom is seeking a Senior Programme Manager to lead delivery of major engineering design packages within our Generic Product Development programme. Hybrid working as Derby, Manchester or Warrington.

You will report to the Project Director and ensure delivery to quality, schedule and budget, coordinating with internal teams and external partners across regulated environments.

Qualifications

• Degree in engineering, science, or technology (or equivalent experience).
• Strong programme and project management skills, ideally with APM, PRINCE2 or similar qualifications.
• Proven experience delivering complex engineering projects in highly regulated environments.
• Ability to lead multi-disciplinary teams and manage budgets of £100m+.
• Excellent communication and influencing skills across all levels.
• Optional: Chartered Engineer status or membership of a relevant professional institution.
• Optional: Familiarity with Primavera P6, MS Project, ARM, SAP, Power BI.

Responsibilities

• Lead planning, execution, and delivery of engineering design packages aligned with programme objectives.
• Act as the primary point of contact for work package delivery, ensuring integration into the overall design programme.
• Build strong relationships with internal teams, customer programmes, and external partners.
• Coordinate cross-functional teams including engineering, safety, supply chain, and supporting functions.
• Manage risks, issues, and change control processes throughout the project lifecycle.
• Maintain robust governance and reporting on progress, KPIs, and resource utilisation.
• Drive process improvement and champion delivery excellence.

Skills

Programme management

Cross-functional leadership

Stakeholder management

Budget management

Communication

Education

Degree in engineering, science, or technology

Tools

Primavera P6

MS Project

ARM

SAP

Power BI

Job description

Senior Programme Manager

Locations: Derby, Manchester, Warrington with Hybrid Working. Salary: We anticipate paying a salary between £85,000 - £105,000.

About Us

Rolls‑Royce SMR is developing a standardised, modular nuclear power station designed to deliver clean, affordable energy. Our mission is to create a product that is over 90% common across deployments, regardless of customer or site.

The Role

We are seeking an experienced Senior Programme Manager to lead delivery of major engineering design packages within our Generic Product Development programme. Reporting to the Project Director, you will be accountable for delivering complex, cross‑functional scopes of work to quality, budget, and schedule.

What You'll Do

• Lead planning, execution, and delivery of engineering design packages aligned with programme objectives.
• Act as the primary point of contact for work package delivery, ensuring integration into the overall design programme.
• Build strong relationships with internal teams, customer programmes, and external partners.
• Coordinate cross‑functional teams including engineering, safety, supply chain, and supporting functions.
• Manage risks, issues, and change control processes throughout the project lifecycle.
• Maintain robust governance and reporting on progress, KPIs, and resource utilisation.
• Drive process improvement and champion delivery excellence.

What You'll Have

• Degree in engineering, science, or technology (or equivalent experience).
• Strong programme and project management skills, ideally with APM, PRINCE2 or similar qualifications.
• Proven experience delivering complex engineering projects in highly regulated environments.
• Ability to lead multi‑disciplinary teams and manage budgets of £100m+.
• Excellent communication and influencing skills across all levels.
• Optional: Chartered Engineer status or membership of a relevant professional institution.
• Optional: Familiarity with tools such as Primavera P6, MS Project, ARM, SAP, Power BI.

Why Join Us

• A flexible, inclusive, and supportive working environment.
• Opportunities for career growth in a rapidly scaling business.
• A culture that values diversity, innovation, and continuous learning.

We are an equal opportunities employer and welcome applications from all backgrounds. Inclusivity is important to us, and as a Disability Confident organisation, we are committed to fair, supportive, and continually improving recruitment practices that ensure everyone has the opportunity to thrive.

Pay and Benefits

• Pay Range: £85,600.00 - £112,350.00
• We anticipate paying a salary of between £85,000 - £105,000 DOE plus.
• Bonus – Performance related target opportunity 30%.
• Benefits Allowance – £8,500 per annum, enabling you to create a bespoke package.
• Pension – 12% employer and 6% employee contributions.
• Holidays – 28 days holiday (+ public holidays) and the ability to buy or sell up to 4 days.
• Private Medical Insurance – BUPA single cover health care.
• Life Assurance – 6x pensionable pay £250 – One-off payment for new starters for home office purchases.

Our Application Process

Due to the safety regulations within the nuclear industry, applicants will be required to participate in additional screening. These are:

• Obtaining Baseline Personnel Security Standard (BPSS) clearance
• Satisfactory completion of a Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check
• Satisfactory completion of a basic financial probity check