Programme Manager

Rolls-Royce

. Deliver projects, programmes, and portfolios to execute company strategy, business cases, and business plans .

Posted 10/2/2026full-timeSolihull • United KingdomMid-LevelSeniorWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates strong leadership and project management capabilities, with expertise in Risk Management, Financial Forecasting, and Planning using P6. Proven ability to influence stakeholders and manage complex programmes while adhering to established governance and best practices.

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Project ManagementRisk ManagementFinancial ForecastingPlanning (P6)Stakeholder Communication

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Hard Skills

Project ManagementRisk ManagementFinancial ForecastingPlanning (P6)Benefits Management

Soft Skills

LeadershipInfluencing SkillsInterpersonal SkillsCommunication

Certifications & Qualifications

APM Chartership Qualification

Industry Keywords

Infrastructure ProjectsCapital ExpenditurePMOCommercial ManagementEngineering Management

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Deliver projects, programmes, and portfolios to execute company strategy, business cases, and business plans
Drive adherence to established project management processes and governance
Influence, manage, and communicate with key internal and external programme stakeholders
Monitor, control, and manage overall programme performance
Support the Programme Executive across the project portfolio, including planning quality, milestone adherence, capital spend forecasting and accounting, risk management, and deployment of best practices
Work within the AT&C Projects and Portfolio team to shape future capability and capacity
Collaborate with Civil Manufacturing Operations leadership and the wider organisation

Requirements

What you’ll need

Strong leadership characteristics, high energy and drive, good influencing skills, and a track record of delivery
Experience in Infrastructure or other significant capital expenditure projects advantageous but not essential
Core PM competencies including Risk, PMO, Finance, and P6 advantageous but not essential
Excellent interpersonal skills and ability to communicate complex information with individuals at all organisational levels
Proven experience in core PM competencies, including Risk, Cost, Planning (P6), financial forecasting, and benefits management
Ability to manage programmes/projects of increasing complexity
Comfortable dealing with ambiguity and complex environments
Exposure to purchasing, commercial, engineering management, or other non-core programme management roles advantageous
Member of a professional body and working towards APM Chartership qualification or equivalent
Relevant experience from any grade accepted
Priority given to employees identified as being at high risk

Benefits

Comp & perks

Generous Annual Leave
Retirement Savings through the Rolls-Royce Retirement Savings Trust
Group Life Assurance providing a lump sum benefit upon death while employed
Group Income Protection providing income during illness or injury
Employee Assistance (EAP)
Live Well programmes
Inclusive, respectful, and non-discriminatory workplace culture