Senior Manager – Operations, Industrialisation, Project Delivery

Rolls-Royce SMR

. Establish a new capability build within the industrialisation function .

Posted 10/6/2026full-timeDerby • United KingdomSenior💰 £71,000 - £93,188 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in designing and implementing operating models and governance frameworks within complex programme environments, with a focus on scalable delivery solutions in regulated sectors. Proven ability to lead transformation initiatives and ensure compliance with security and financial standards.

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Operating Model DesignGovernance Framework DevelopmentTransformation LeadershipNuclear Industry KnowledgeRegulated Environment Experience

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Hard Skills

Programme ManagementProject ManagementBusiness Process ImprovementCapability DeploymentChange Management

Soft Skills

Strategic ThinkingCollaborationProblem Solving

Certifications & Qualifications

Baseline Personnel Security Standard (BPSS)Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) Check

Industry Keywords

Nuclear PowerSafety-Critical EnvironmentsAerospaceDefenceManufacturing

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Establish a new capability build within the industrialisation function
Define how Rolls-Royce SMR will deliver future nuclear power plants through a repeatable, scalable delivery model
Design and implement operating models, governance frameworks, standards and ways of working supporting programme delivery at scale
Work across Operations, Supply Chain and Programme teams to create practical, deployable delivery approaches
Ensure delivery models, deployment strategies and execution frameworks are supported by appropriate processes, systems and organisational arrangements
Report to the Senior Manager in Production Systems
Potentially work within Delivery Model, Delivery Execution or Fleet Deployment
Undertake regular supplier travel and some international travel depending on supplier activity

Requirements

What you’ll need

Exposure to regulated or safety-critical environments
Significant experience within complex programme, project or operational environments
Experience designing or improving operating models, governance frameworks, business processes and ways of working
Proven track record leading transformation, change, optimisation or capability deployment initiatives
Demonstrable ability to turn strategic concepts into practical, scalable solutions
Applicants must obtain Baseline Personnel Security Standard (BPSS) clearance
Satisfactory completion of a Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check
Satisfactory completion of a basic financial probity check
Nuclear know-how is of interest; transferable capability from defence, aerospace and manufacturing sectors may be relevant

Benefits

Comp & perks

17% performance related bonus
A benefits allowance of £5,000 to build a personalised package
Pension – 12% employer, 6% employee
Holidays – 28 days + public holidays (option to buy/sell up to 4 days)
Private Medical Insurance – BUPA
Life Assurance – 6× pensionable pay
£250 one-off home office setup payment
A flexible and supportive working environment
Opportunities for career progression and professional development
A culture that values diversity, innovation and continuous learning