Business Development and Improvement Manager - Repair

The Business Development and Improvement Manager is a leadership position within the Aftermarket Operations Off‑Wing organisation aligned to the VP MRO – Repair & Used Material, based in Derby, U.K. It is focused on leading the Repair and Reuse for Resilience transformation program on behalf of the VP MRO, implementing an Operating Management System across Repair & Used Material, and driving other specific improvement programs as agreed. This role is a key interface point for the global Aftermarket organisation and will work closely with Engineering, Procurement, Quality, and the Value Streams to ensure we are delivering on customer commitments. Aftermarket Operations has launched the Repair & Reuse for Resilience transformation program with an objective to build a more resilient supply chain by ensuring we are driving the right priorities through the different elements of the Repair value stream (authoring, sourcing, FAIR readiness, industrialization, supplier performance, and SUM conversion and consumption). Therefore, this role will have a high level of visibility and requires a candidate with the ability to drive change across the organization. In addition, the ideal candidate must be able to plan and coordinate many different kinds of activities in a diverse technical environment.

Responsibilities

• Lead the Repair & Reuse for Resilience transformation program as a cross‑functional integration point with Engineering, Procurement, Quality and Value Streams.
• Implement the Operating Management System across Repair & Used Material.
• Drive and coach the maturity of other relevant production system requirements and standards across the business, ensuring adequate capability solutions are in place.
• Embed a safety culture and create a broader team environment that maximizes engagement and development, ensuring everyone can be at their best. Experience in MRO.
• Previous experience managing complex programs and driving change through an organization.

Qualifications

• Associate\’s degree and 8+ years of experience in an aviation discipline, or in lieu of a degree 14+ years of experience in an aviation discipline.

Preferred Requirements

• Knowledge and understanding of gas turbine maintenance and repair processes and procedures.
• Familiarity with airworthiness regulations.
• Ability to influence and be a great communicator at senior levels.
• Ability to prioritise, work independently or in a team environment with a strong customer focus.
• Ability to develop and maintain relationships and a good network across the organisation.
• Ability to understand and communicate technical details and solve complex technical issues.
• Ability to demonstrate strategic ability, problem solving, and decision making.
• Experience working with multiple business functions, both technical and non‑technical.
• Strong integration / program management / delivery mindset.
• Data‑driven approach with the ability to distil complex datasets into simple messages.
• Experience leading and developing teams (both direct and indirect).

Company Culture

• By joining Rolls‑Royce you will 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.
• Work in a safety‑first environment where doing the right thing and keeping it simple are core principles.
• Join a culture that values making a real difference through your work.
• Develop your career as a mid‑career professional blending technical expertise with strong personal qualities.
• Thrive in a role that encourages integrity, accountability, resilience, and curiosity.
• Collaborate and build relationships in a team‑focused environment while also working independently.
• Take initiative, lead, and make smart decisions with confidence and support.
• Grow through continuous learning, openness to improvement, and exposure to challenging opportunities.
• 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.
• By joining 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.