Strategic Integrated Program Lead

Rolls-Royce SMR Limited; East Midlands; Hybrid; GBP 64,000 - 84,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Bonus program

Pension plan

Private medical insurance

Holidays

Job summary

Rolls-Royce SMR Limited is seeking an Integrated Project Team Lead to drive cross-functional delivery from design through production readiness. This role requires leading a matrix organisation, coordinating engineering, manufacturing and supply chain to keep milestones on track and maintain delivery momentum.

You will shape delivery strategy, manage risks and dependencies, and provide visibility into schedule and cost.

Qualifications

• Experience leading complex engineering, product development or New Product Introduction (NPI) programmes.
• Strong programme planning, scheduling, resource forecasting, cost management and risk management capability.
• Ability to influence, challenge and align stakeholders without direct line management authority.
• Experience within aerospace, defence, energy, advanced manufacturing or another highly regulated environment.
• Degree-qualified in a relevant discipline.

Responsibilities

• Lead and coordinate a high-performing cross-functional Integrated Project Team focused on successful programme delivery.
• Develop and maintain integrated delivery plans, ensuring alignment with milestones, resource requirements and business objectives.
• Manage risks, dependencies and delivery challenges, driving timely resolution across engineering, manufacturing and supply chain functions.
• Provide clear visibility of programme performance, including schedule, cost, resource demand and delivery readiness.
• Influence and engage stakeholders at all levels to build alignment, drive decisions and maintain delivery momentum.

Skills

Cross-functional leadership

Programme planning

Stakeholder engagement

Risk management

Education

Degree in relevant discipline

Job description

Rolls-Royce SMR Limited is seeking an Integrated Project Team Lead to drive cross-functional delivery from design through production readiness. This role requires leading a matrix organisation, coordinating engineering, manufacturing and supply chain to keep milestones on track and maintain delivery momentum.

You will shape delivery strategy, manage risks and dependencies, and provide visibility into schedule and cost.