VP Fleet Management in Derby

We are pleased to offer an exciting opportunity to join the Trent Fleet and Mature engines Value Stream as the VP Fleet Management – Trent 1000 & 7000. Working as part of a cross-functional team, this role is accountable for planning and delivering fleet health, optimising engine removal demand, and delivering in-year profit by shop visit events. Through this role, you will gain unique insights working directly with customers across the Aftermarket Operations and Customer Teams, influencing how we generate profit while working with the Value Stream VP Value Delivery and VP Cost.

The VP Fleet Management – Trent 1000 & 7000 role requires working closely with Boeing and Airbus to manage the in-service 787 and A330 NEO fleets as we look to secure more new aircraft in both platforms. The recovery of the Trent 1000 in service has been a core strategic objective for Rolls-Royce, and we must maintain and now exceed customer expectations to recover market share in this programme. The A330 NEO continues to perform well in service, with aircraft sales secured into the 2030s, with new customers taking delivery of aircraft every month.

What you will be doing:

• Set the value stream strategic MRO demand requirements, including providing forecasts and load signals to ensure sufficient capacity and capabilities are in place to support customer needs and the business plan.
• Define the fleet management strategy and policy, including shop visit plans and major campaigns ensuring containment, root cause, and corrective actions are in place to meet fleet health and reliability targets.
• Design, deliver, and maintain a value stream that appropriately balances risk and ensures the plan optimises shop visits and lease assets to minimise working capital.
• Integrate the SIOP demand management process in the value stream so they include the broadest solutions to optimise the balance of supply and demand.
• Lead appropriate governance across the Value Stream to ensure agreed plans are maintained and delivered and 5YP targets are achieved.
• Drive systemic improvement and readiness plans across the aftermarket and new engine value streams to ensure a robust operational plan is in place to deliver customer requirements.
• Lead and engage a team of cross-functional managers to maximise performance.

Preferred requirements:

• Broad range of knowledge and experience of improving Planning processes and outputs.
• Experience of leading multi-functional and distributed teams towards effective delivery of complex business requirements.
• Excellent interpersonal and stakeholder management skills.
• The ability to cut through complexity and ambiguity to create simplicity.
• Strong leadership skills with the ability to engage team members and enable them to be at their best.

Why join Rolls-Royce?

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.

Regional benefits:

• Generous Annual Leave.
• Retirement Savings through the Rolls-Royce Retirement Savings Trust.
• Group Life Assurance provides for a lump sum benefit if you die whilst employed by Rolls-Royce.
• Group Income Protection provides an income in the event that you are unable to work due to illness or injury.
• Your Shares: Matched is a simple way to own Rolls-Royce shares and invest in our future, together. Buy one share, get one free!

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 is committed to being a respectful, inclusive, and non-discriminatory workplace where individuality is valued, diverse perspectives fuel innovation, and everyone can thrive.

Please be aware that 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 B. 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.

Closing date: Midnight 15th June 2026

Job Category: Supply Chain Planning & Control

Posting Date: 09 Jun 2026; 00:06

Posting End Date: 15 Jun 2026