Services Cost Manager Strategy/Policy

We have an exciting opportunity for an enthusiastic, self-motivated leader to join the Trent 1000 & 7000 cost team as a Services Cost Manager – Strategy/Policy. The Trent 1000 and Trent 7000, powering the Boeing 787 and the Airbus A330-neo, are two crucial widebody engine programmes for Rolls-Royce’s Civil portfolio. Within the respective value streams, the 1000/7000 cost team sit at the heart of product performance, turning technical, operational and commercial data into the decisions that improve profitability, improving customer outcomes and shaping the long-term competitiveness of the product.

The Service Cost Manager – Strategy/Policy is accountable for generating and delivering a robust cost strategy roadmap, baseline planning assumptions for current and future business as well as evaluating the business impact of various cost reduction proposals. Define, secure approval, own and communicate the Service Cost strategy consistent with delivery of improved contract returns, business plan requirements and overall margin improvement objectives. This role will offer insights into and exposure across the Engineering, Operations, Finance, Commercial and Customer teams for those looking to advance to more senior roles.

What you will be doing:

• Manage the overall programme cost to deliver the Margin Roadmap ambitions.
• Provide a clear reporting mechanism, framework and governance that allows the engine team to track progress of the incremental cost reduction programmes that support the cost strategy roadmap and would aim to improve the future cost standards.
• Own product attribute inputs (for CRPs, BEs and business plan) on behalf of the VP cost, ensuring the inputs are robust, with clear action plans to reach the committed attributes where required.
• Accountable for defining accurate and robust Service Cost commitments for new and existing business evaluations.
• Own and manage the key integration processes that feed the CRPs' and associated financial processes providing clear guidance to the Service Cost Manager - Delivery as to the cost standards (shop cost and non-shop cost) that are required to be delivered.
• Define and manage all Service Cost controlling policies (e.g. EMP and CMP).
• Identify/capture both opportunities & hazards to Service cost and create plans to realise/mitigate.
• In particular introduce a clear CRP risk register allowing the engine team to identify its highest risks, their principal drivers and establish clear plans to mitigate or minimise their impact.
• Integrate with Fleet Business Manager, Service Business Manager and Product Cost Manager to ensure consistency and seek approval of CRP inputs/outputs.
• Provide business case support and approval for PWM/PTM/PCB/CORB items and represent Services in these governance meetings.

Preferred requirements:

• Strong business acumen and good analytical skills, some product understanding.
• Ability to understand complex data and digest into tangible business outcomes, policies and recommendations.
• The ability to communicate & influence senior stakeholder groups and other business areas.
• Degree qualified.

Why 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!
• Employee Assistance (EAP) and Live Well programmes.

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.

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.