Strategy Manager

Rolls-Royce; West of England; Hybrid; GBP 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Rolls-Royce in the UK is seeking a Strategy Manager to shape the strategic direction of its Defence business from Bristol, Derby or London. You will partner with senior leadership to deliver insights that influence key decisions and drive growth across the aerospace sector.

You will lead market assessments, portfolio analysis and competitive intelligence, applying rigorous analysis and commercial judgement to develop actionable strategies that strengthen our position globally.

Qualifications

• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Commercial awareness with ability to influence stakeholders.
• Experience in corporate strategy or defence industry is advantageous.
• Bachelor/Master/JD in a relevant field or equivalent experience.

Responsibilities

• Lead development of business visions and strategies aligned with Group plans.
• Conduct industry, market, customer, competitor, partner and supplier research for insights.
• Apply structured analysis and strategic thinking to solve complex problems.
• Lead market assessments, portfolio analysis and competitive intelligence activities.
• Identify opportunities, risks and threats and develop strategic responses.
• Drive communication and engagement with stakeholders to support strategy implementation.
• Present clear, evidence-based recommendations to senior leadership.

Skills

Analytical skills

Problem-solving

Commercial awareness

Stakeholder engagement

Education

Associate's degree

Bachelor's degree

Master's degree

JD/PhD

Experience in lieu of a degree

Job description

Job Description

Job Title: Strategy Manager

Location: Bristol or Derby or London

Working Pattern: Full Time/Hybrid - Minimum 3 days a week on site

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a driven, curious and commercially minded individual to join our Corporate Strategy team in Bristol. Working closely with senior leadership, you will play a key role in shaping the strategic direction of our Defence business, providing insights and recommendations that influence important business decisions.

As a Strategy Manager, you will lead a diverse range of projects, including market assessments, portfolio analysis and competitive intelligence. You will tackle complex business challenges, identify opportunities for growth and help develop strategies that strengthen our competitive position in the global Aerospace and Defence industry.

Why Rolls-Royce?

Rolls-Royce is one of the most enduring and iconic brands in the world, leading innovation for over a century. We design, build, and service systems that provide critical power to customers where safety and reliability are paramount. As a force for progress, we power, protect, and connect people everywhere.

Within Defence, we are the second-largest global provider of defence aero-engine products and services, with more than 16,000 engines in service with 160 customers across 100 countries. Our engines power aircraft in every major sector, including transport, combat, patrol, training, helicopters and unmanned aerial vehicles.

We want to ensure that the excellence and ingenuity that have shaped our history continue into our future. We need people like you to join us on this journey. We provide an environment of caring and belonging where you can be yourself. An inclusive, innovative culture that invests in you, giving you access to an incredible breadth and depth of opportunities to grow your career and make a difference.

What We Offer

This role provides an opportunity to develop your strategic and commercial expertise within a globally recognised organisation, working on challenges that directly influence business performance and long-term growth.

You will benefit from:

• Opportunities to work closely with senior leadership and influence strategic business decisions.
• Exposure to a broad range of business challenges, markets and commercial opportunities.
• Professional development and career growth within an international organisation.
• The opportunity to collaborate with teams and stakeholders across the wider business.
• Workplace flexibility, with onsite, hybrid and remote working arrangements depending on team and business requirements.

What You Will Be Doing

As a Strategy Manager, you will be responsible for developing and delivering strategic insights that support business priorities, identify growth opportunities and inform key decisions.

Key responsibilities include:

• Leading the development of business visions and strategies, ensuring alignment with wider Group and functional strategies.
• Conducting industry, market, customer, competitor, partner and supplier research to generate meaningful insights and recommendations.
• Applying structured analysis, commercial judgement and strategic thinking to solve complex business problems.
• Leading market assessments, portfolio analysis and competitive intelligence activities to inform strategic priorities.
• Identifying emerging opportunities, risks and competitive threats, and developing appropriate strategic responses.
• Driving communication and stakeholder engagement to support the development and implementation of business strategies.
• Preparing and presenting clear, evidence-based strategic recommendations to senior business leadership.

Who We're Looking For

At Rolls-Royce, we put safety first, do the right thing, keep it simple, and make a difference. These principles guide us and are an essential part of our assessment process.

To be successful in this role, you should demonstrate strong analytical and problem-solving skills, commercial awareness and the ability to engage and influence stakeholders across the business.

You will also need to meet one of the following qualification and experience requirements:

• An Associate's degree with at least 7 years of business or finance experience.
• A Bachelor's degree with at least 5 years of business or finance experience.
• A Master's degree with at least 3 years of business or finance experience.
• A JD or PhD.
• At least 9 years of relevant experience in lieu of a degree.

Previous experience in corporate strategy and knowledge of the Aerospace and Defence industry would be advantageous.

We are an equal opportunities employer. We're committed to developing a diverse workforce and an inclusive working environment. We believe that people from different backgrounds and cultures give us different perspectives which are crucial to innovation and problem-solving.

We believe the more diverse perspectives we have, the more successful we'll be. By building a culture of caring and belonging, we give everyone who works here the opportunity to realise their full potential.

We welcome applications from people with a refugee background.

You can learn more about our global Inclusion strategy at Our People | Rolls-Royce.

As part of our selection process, candidates in certain locations may be asked to complete an online assessment, which can include cognitive and behavioural aptitude testing relevant to the role. If required, full instructions for the next steps will be provided.

Job Category

Global Strategy & Business Development