Job Description Programme Lead – Naval Bristol SNBG 7 - 10 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.
We have an exciting opportunity to support the Naval Programme as a Programme Lead within the Defence sector. The MT30 is a market-leading Naval gas turbine which is trusted to deliver power to some of the world’s leading Naval fleets. This is a fantastic opportunity for someone to progress their Project Management career.
In this role you will be part of a unique, autonomous, and strongly customer-focussed team with responsibility for managing Naval programmes throughout all stages of the project life cycle.
What you will be doing: Act as a prime interface for customers from the point of quotation to contract close-out.
Own the creation, commitment, communication, and daily management of an integrated programme plan that delivers to contracted customer requirements.
Work with engineering, supporting functions and the wider programme team to prioritise, resource, and govern packages of work in support of Original Equipment programme delivery.
Own and manage programme risk, finances, and scheduling.
Review programme progress against committed plans, identify where corrective action is required and drive resolution including effective escalation.
Deliver new work proposal submissions, integrating with purchasing, commercial and other supporting functions as required.
Position qualifications: Experience of managing projects with multiple key stakeholders and customers
Strong written and oral communication skills
Good practical, demonstrated, understanding of PM tools & approaches.
Preferred requirements: APM or Prince2 qualification (already obtained, working towards, or willing to work towards)
Working knowledge and experience with Microsoft Office tools, risk management tools, Business Map, P6/Microsoft Project and SAP
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: SNBG 7 - 10
For further information please contact: Lizzie Moore -
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Programme Lead – Naval in West Bromwich employer: Rolls-Royce Corporation
Rolls-Royce is an exceptional employer, offering Mechanical Design & Product Definition Engineers the chance to work on cutting-edge aerospace and defence projects in a dynamic environment. With a strong commitment to employee growth through continuous learning and tailored career pathways, alongside a culture that values diversity and innovation, Rolls-Royce fosters a workplace where individuality is celebrated and every team member can thrive. Located in Bristol, Derby, or Solihull, employees benefit from a flexible reward package and extraordinary leadership, making it an ideal place for those seeking meaningful and rewarding careers.
