Group Head of Programme Management Capability
Full time
An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Group Head of Programme Management Capability to join ET&S Team in Derby. The role reports to the Director of ET&S Operations, Strategy and Capability.
The Group Head of Programme Management Capability will lead the enterprise Programme Management function, ensuring delivery of strategic outcomes through a consistent operating model, world leading capability, and effective governance across all programmes and portfolios.
What you will be doing:
The Group Head of Programme Management Capability will drive performance, capability, and transformation of Programme Management to deliver business value, predictability, and transparency aligned to enterprise strategy:
- Define and deploy the Group PM operating model across all divisions
- Ensure alignment of programmes and portfolios to enterprise strategy and investment priorities
- Drive standardisation and eliminate duplication across PM activities
Delivery & Performance
- Establish and govern Group PM performance metrics and reporting frameworks
- Ensure delivery aligns with business cases and strategic objectives
Capability & Workforce
- Own Programme Management capability strategy, including:
- Skills frameworks and professional standards
- Talent development and career pathways
- Workforce shaping
- Ensure deployment of right skills to highest-value programmes
Governance & Assurance
- Lead enterprise PM governance (e.g. Group PM SteerCo, PMO or equivalent)
- Define and enforce Programme & Project Management standards and processes (e.g. ARIS process, S9)
- Provide independent assurance and challenge on major programmes and portfolios
Ways of Working & Transformation
- Drive adoption of:
- Agile and advanced PM methods
- Digital and AI-enabled PM tools and data frameworks
- Lead transformation initiatives to improve time-to-market, execution efficiency, and predictability of programme execution
Leadership & Stakeholder Engagement
- Act as functional leader for Programme Management across the Group
- Engage senior stakeholders across: Engineering, Programmes, Finance and People Team
- Build a high-performing, globally connected PM community and culture
Preferred qualifications:
- Degree (or equivalent) in engineering, business, or related discipline
Preferred requirements:
- Significant experience leading large, complex programme and portfolio environments
- Proven track record of executive-level delivery and transformation leadership
- Experience shaping PM capability, operating models, and governance frameworks
Regional benefits:
- Retirement Savings through the Rolls‑Royce Retirement Savings Trust
- Group Life Assurance provides for a lump sum benefit if you die whilst employed by Rolls‑Royce
- Group Income Protection provides an income in the event that you are unable to work due to illness or injury
- Your Shares: Matched is a simple way to own Rolls‑Royce shares and invest in our future, together. Buy one share, get one free!
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.
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