Programme Manager – Aerospace Procurement
Rolls-RoyceJob Description
Programme Manager – Aerospace Procurement
Full Time
Derby/Hybrid
What you will be doing
The Programme Manager – Aerospace Procurement is responsible for the planning, delegation, monitoring, and control of all aspects of the programme, and the motivation of those involved, to achieve the business objectives / outcomes with the expected programme performance targets of schedule, cost, quality, scope, benefits, and risks.
You will be expected to own and lead a programme of supply chain change projects, typically source change or similar, in accordance with S9, APQP and PPAP. The programme will be executing the strategic direction of Aerospace Procurement, working very closely with Strategic/In-Contract Procurement, Engineering, and supply chain operational teams.
Responsibilities
Accountable for the successful delivery to cost, specification and time for a defined packages of work within the programme.
Secure and manage the provision of resources needed for the programme from internal and/or external providers.
Responsible for the creation and management of an integrated set of plans / schedules.
Develop and secure budgets for the programme and control the forecast and actual costs against the allocated budget.
Establish, develop, and maintain the documentation necessary to deliver the package(s) of work within the programme.
Act as the focal point and escalation route for all aspects related to the packages of work within the programme.
Why Rolls-Royce?
Work with us and we’ll welcome you into a culture of caring and belonging where you can be yourself. We will listen first, embrace feedback and act with integrity. We will invest in your continuous learning and development, and make sure you have access to a wide breadth and depth of opportunities to grow your career and make a difference.
We offer excellent development, a competitive salary, and exceptional benefits. These include bonus, employee support assistance and employee discounts.
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, frequency will depend on business needs, nature of role, what works for the team and for the individual. Discover more on our GBS Service Portal about hybrid working.
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.
Degree level qualification preferable or equivalent industry experience.
Ideally a member of a professional body or working to achieve appropriate level of qualification (region-specific).
At least 5 years’ experience in project management or equivalent industry experience. Experience of leading multi-functional teams would be an advantage.
Manage professional employees and/or supervisors.
Accountable for the performance and results of a team within own area of specialty.
Adapts the plans and priorities for their area to set the direction for their team with decisions and problem solving guided by policies, procedures, and the plan of their area.
Operates within defined standards and policies to address resource and operational challenges.
Leads others in a technical area with good knowledge of the discipline managed.
Operates autonomously receiving guidance from manager when the impact is either broader, outside their team, or the subject matter expert is more complex.
Join us & help Rolls-Royce to become a high-performing, competitive, resilient business.
Please be aware that the priority will be given to employees identified as being at high risk.
The professional level and the salary of the position will be dependent on the skills and experience of the successful candidate.
It is advised that you inform your current manager of your application for this role.
We are an equal opportunities employer. We’re committed to developing a diverse workforce and an inclusive working environment. We believe that people from different backgrounds and cultures give us different perspectives. And the more perspectives we have, the more successful we’ll be. By building a culture of respect and appreciation, we give everyone who works here the opportunity to realise their full potential.
Learn more about our global Inclusion Strategy
Grade: Level C
Closing Date: 10th October 2025
People Leader: Andy Becker
For further information please contact: Batinder Chana