Programme Manager - Strategic Operations in Bristol

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Programme Manager to join the UK team based in Bristol. The Defence Strategic Operations team is accountable for the development and execution of the footprint and capability strategy for Manufacturing, Assembly and Test activities both on site in Bristol and for our deployed activities. The team deliver significant advantage through optimising operational footprint and the introduction of new capability and technology, creating a platform for growth through alignment with Future Programmes and Defence Business Strategy.

Our Programme Managers are considered key leadership roles within the department with accountability for ensuring we successfully deliver on our commitments in support of our business strategies. We offer excellent development, a competitive salary and exceptional benefits. These include bonus, employee support assistance and employee discounts.

Hybrid working is a way in which our people can balance their time between the office, home or another remote location. It’s a locally managed and flexed informal discretionary arrangement. As a minimum we’re all expected to attend the workplace for collaboration and other specific reasons; frequency will depend on business needs, nature of role, what works for the team and for the individual.

What you will be doing:

• Accountable for successful delivery of programme / contract commitments as well as providing programme management support to business development activities.
• Execute the developed strategy on behalf of the Programme Executive to meet identified and anticipated customer requirements.
• Be accountable for delivering the assigned packages of work to budget, schedule and requirements.
• Ensure all programme activities are delivered with account of the full project and product lifecycle and in line with company standard processes.
• Responsible 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.

Who we are looking for:

• A proven track record in programme management.
• Experience in connecting with different levels of management and influencing senior external and internal stakeholders.
• Problem solving and implementing business process improvements.
• Sound understanding of and ability to interpret schedule, resource and financial data.
• Strong strategic, conceptual and innovative thinking.
• Inherent business and commercial acumen.

Please be aware that the priority will be given to employees identified as being at high risk. The professional level and salary of the position will be dependent on the skills and experience of the successful candidate but is anticipated to be Level C. This job is advertised at the grades shown, and this is the desired operating level for this role. We encourage applications from candidates with relevant experience from any grade.

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.

To work for Rolls-Royce in this role an individual has to hold a Security Check (SC) clearance without any caveats to that clearance. Rolls-Royce will support the application for Security Clearance if the individual does not currently already have this in place. Due to the nature of work the Business conducts and the protection of certain assets a person has to be a UK national or in MoD approved cases a Dual National from a non ITAR country.

For further information please contact: Lizzie Moore - Lizzie.moore@rolls-royce.com

Job Category: Project Management

Posting Date: 12 May 2026; 00:05

Posting End Date: 18 May 2026