Programme Manager

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Programme Manager to join the Operations and Portfolio team in support of the Electrical, Electronics, Software Control System Design and Product Cyber Security (Integrated Control Systems) organisation. Reporting to the Engineering Technology & Safety (ET&S) organisation, the successful candidate will be accountable for the delivery of complex Systems and Controls work packages. Developing integrated plans, managing extensive budgets, whilst ensuring deliverables meet quality and cost through entire project life cycle. In Integrated Control Systems (ICS) programme management we are fully integrated with the engineering delivery teams to ensure the on-time, to cost and quality of our projects. These projects can range from existing in-service improvements to next generation New Product Introduction (NPI) and technology development., Your needs are as unique as you are. Hybrid working is a way in which our people can balance their time between the office, home, or another remote location. It's a locally managed and flexed informal discretionary arrangement. As a minimum we're all expected to attend the workplace for collaboration and other specific reasons, on average three days per week. What you will be doing In this role you will be responsible for the planning and execution of ICS projects for Engineering Development programmes. You will also;

• Accountable for the successful delivery to cost, specification and time for a defined package of work.
• Establish, develop and maintain the documentation necessary to deliver the group of deliverables.
• Development, administration and maintenance of the project plans in Primavera P6 and integrating with the programme master schedule.
• Capturing, monitoring, and reporting of status of the full project lifecycle, including managing effective customer relationships.
• Make programme management decisions and manage stake holders.
• Develop / implement Project Management best practice in line with company management processes, including continuous improvement techniques to ensure business efficiencies and lean practices.
  
  At Rolls-Royce we put safety first, do the right thing, keep it simple and make a difference. These principles form the behaviours that guide us and are an essential component of our assessment process.
They are the fundamental qualities that we seek for all roles. And for this role, we are looking for someone who is/has:
• Degree level qualification and preferably member of the Association of Programme Management or equivalent.
• Demonstrable experience of working in a relevant discipline.
• Desirable Knowledge and experience of Systems and Software development lifecycle (V or W model), ideally with experience of working within an agile or waterfall software development project.
• Experience of leading programmes / products through certification and introduction into service.
• Good general IT skills with a strong understating MRP Primavera P6, MS Excel, data warehouse systems and reporting tools
• The role will require an individual with a blend of analytical, interpersonal, presentation, negotiation and project management skills.
  
  Why Rolls-Royce?
Rolls-Royce is one of the most enduring and iconic brands in the world and has been at the forefront of innovation for over a century. We design, build and service systems that provide critical power to customers where safety and reliability are paramount. We are proud to be a force for progress, powering, protecting and connecting people everywhere. We want to ensure that the excellence and ingenuity that has shaped our history continues into our future and we need people like you to come and join us on this journey. We'll provide an environment of caring and belonging where you can be yourself. An inclusive, innovative culture that invests in you, gives you access to an incredible breadth and depth of opportunities where you can grow your career and make a difference.

We offer a competitive salary and exceptional benefits. These include bonus, employee support assistance and employee discounts. To develop and hone your skills we are part of the wider Rolls-Royce Programme Management community allowing for opportunities to develop and engage your skills business wide, this includes from on project delivery through to portfolio and whole business management.