Technical Programme Manager

Technical Programme Manager

Full Time

Derby/Hybrid working

What you will be doing

We have an exciting opportunity for a Technical Programme Manager to join the Aerospace Procurement Manufacturing Engineering team.

You will programme manage a large and complex significant project or a collection of complex but small projects associated with a specific significant objective. You will use a range of programme management tools and techniques in line with Manufacturing Engineering and Programme Management Function good practice.

A key focus for this role will be leading on obsolescence management, ensuring compliance with legislative (e.g. REACH, POPs) and commercial requirements. You may be responsible for leading obsolescence management in parallel to other activities as follows:

• 1. Lead obsolescence activities for Non-Metallic Components across aerospace businesses. You will also support resource management activities for Aerospace Procurement Manufacturing Engineering, or

• 2. Lead obsolescence activities for Surface Treatments across aerospace businesses and be the Obsolescence Business Lead for Aerospace Procurement.

You will also be the business expert in Surface Treatments supporting Aerospace Procurement.

You will be based in the Aerospace Procurement organisation and may be required to travel to suppliers globally to support project related activities or other arisings.

Responsibilities

• Leadership model - Define a project/programme of work and deploy a work breakdown structure to deliver it. Deliver programme milestones in line with agreed plans and budgets.

• Commercial Environment - Receive budget and if appropriate use and manage external agencies to conduct technical work.

• PM Framework - Follow related programme frameworks (e.g. APQP, CRAB, TRL). Use change control to correct deviation. Working within an agreed risk framework, resolve and escalate issues as required. Build lessons learnt back into the programme.

• Business Case - Apply technical judgement to ensure the programme meets business needs. Manage the business case including determination of business benefit (tangible and intangible) and the measurement of actual benefits.

• Reporting & Stakeholder Management - Report progress. Obtain and manage sponsorship, stakeholder support and budget to deliver the agreed outcome.

• Resource Management - Ensure programme is adequately resourced with skilled personnel.

• Professional Development - Support the development and task leadership of team members allocated to the programme, whether directly reporting or not.  

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.

Who we’re looking for

Being a part of Rolls-Royce, you’ll know we put safety first, do the right thing, keep it simple and make a difference.  These principles form our behaviours. They are an essential component of our assessment process and are fundamental qualities that we seek for all roles.

• Professionally qualified Engineer or Programme manager (UK minimum degree or other national equivalent, higher degree preferred)

• UK CEng (Chartered Engineer) or another national equivalent

• Member of an accredited PM association (recommended)

• A good understanding of manufacturing processes (business or technical) and products. For Surface Treatments, you would ideally be a specialist in this area.

• Experience in delivering change in Manufacturing environments, in particular, knowledge of Capability Acquisition processes.

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.

Please be aware that the 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.

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.  

Grade: Level C

Closing Date: 10th February 2026

People Leader: Leslie Wanick-French

For further information please contact: Batinder Chana