Programme Manager/ Technical Assistant

Job Overview

Programme Manager / Technical Assistant – Derby (Hybrid), Full Time – 37 Hours Per week.

This role sits at the heart of the Civil Aerospace business, working closely with the Director of Portfolio Planning and the leadership team to drive performance across operational and investment planning, ensure forecast alignment with long‑term strategy and maximise value for the business.

Responsibilities

• Programme manage key strategic Portfolio Planning priorities such as Demand Planning improvement, reporting to the CEO at regular intervals.
• Collaborate across teams and Civil Aerospace to ensure an integrated approach across SIOP, S&OE and Demand Planning.
• Lead programme marketing of the Portfolio Planning team’s work across Civil Aerospace and the Group enterprise to ensure understanding of decisions and improvements.
• Manage the annual calendar for the team in accordance with the Civil Aerospace Leadership Team (CALT) and Group core meetings, preparing presentations, papers and agendas for key meetings and events.
• Capture, organise and follow‑up on actions and outcomes from leadership team meetings, and prepare monthly CEO Board Report inputs.
• Complete day‑to‑day tasks for the Director – Portfolio Planning and first line as required.
• Support the Director – Portfolio Planning and wider leadership team on specific data analyses, project work and preparation of presentations and papers.

Qualifications

• Driven and outcome‑focused.
• Great verbal and written communication skills.
• Demonstrated high achievement in previous roles within the company.
• Programme Management capability.
• Competence in Microsoft Excel and Microsoft PowerPoint.
• Adaptable and resilient style.
• Ability to work with minimal instruction and lead autonomously.

Personal Development

• A broad overview of Civil Aerospace and the Company’s wider strategic direction.
• Involvement in operating model change and implementation as it is happening.
• Exposure to different senior leadership styles and approaches.
• An increased network of contacts across the enterprise.
• Opportunities to develop interpersonal skills, increase confidence and personal empowerment to manage problems.

Benefits

• Flexible benefits: life insurance, gym discounts and tax‑free cycling.
• Generous annual leave.
• Retirement Savings through the Rolls‑Royce Retirement Savings Trust.
• Group Life Assurance providing a lump‑sum benefit if you die whilst employed.
• Income Protection providing income in the event of illness or injury.
• Shares: matched shares with a buy‑one, get‑one‑free offer.
• Digital GP for convenient access to GP consultations.
• Employee Assistance (EAP) and Live Well programmes.

Equal Opportunity

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.

Additional Information

Level: C. Closing date: 7th July 2026.

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