Programme Manager Manufacturing Engineering

Rolls-Royce


Job Location:

Bristol - UK

Monthly Salary: Not Disclosed
Posted on: 18 hours ago
Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

Job Description

Manufacturing Engineering Programme Manager

Bristol

Onsite

Management Level C

Why join 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 youll 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.

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Manufacturing Engineering Programme Manager in Defence MA&T Bristol. They will report directly to the Chief of Manufacturing Engineering Defence (UK & International). They will lead key projects across new product introduction product transfer digital systems and Business Improvement.

Depending on business needs they will either programme manage a large complex and significant project or collection of smaller projects associated with significant business objectives.

What you will be doing:

  • Define projects/programmes of work and deploy a work breakdown structures to deliver them. Deliver programme milestones in line with agreed plans and budgets using a range of programme management tools and techniques in line with the Programme Management Function good practice.
  • Ensure programme is adequately resourced with skilled personnel. Support the development and task leadership of team members allocated to the programme whether directly reporting or not
  • Receive budget and if appropriate use and manage external agencies to conduct technical work.
  • Follow related programme frameworks (e.g. DMIP PPAP PMO Gates). 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.
  • Apply technical judgement and data 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.
  • Report progress. Obtain and manage sponsorship stakeholder support and budget to deliver the agreed outcome.

Position qualifications:

  • Professionally qualified Engineer or Programme manager (UK minimum degree or other national equivalent higher degree preferred)
  • A good understanding of products and manufacturing/assembly/MRO processes
  • Experience in delivering change in a manufacturing/assembly/MRO environment

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.

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.

Grade:Management level C

For further information please contact:Lizzie Moore -

Job Category

Manufacturing Engineering

Posting Date

28 Jul 2026; 00:07

Posting End Date

10 Aug 2026

Required Experience:

Manager

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