Project Lead

Job Description

Programme Lead
Filton
SNBG 7 - 10

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, you'll 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 excellent opportunity has arisen for a Programme Lead (PL) within the EJ200 Programme, within the Mature Engines Portfolio.  The successful candidate will have a wide opportunity to lead deliverables across both programmes, which are a key part of the Defence Engine portfolio.

The PL role will report to the Vice President Combat and take tasking from the respective Programme Manager to lead a diverse range of activities, from the Customers Main Operating Base (MOB) through to ensuring tasks are being delivered within the supporting functions, thus resulting in the successful delivery of our critical support contracts.

What you will be doing

- Lead the delivery of all elements of contracted business and key milestones / KPI’s and PI’s are achieved to plan.

- Assist the Programme Manager in the development of project management documents such as project budgets, schedules, project plans and manage risks in line with the requirements of ADO4 risk tool.

- Lead activities to ensure adherence to the PILM & LTCR processes is achieved.

- Provision of basic guidance to others regarding the Project Management processes and the operation of the project management systems / tools / methods.

Who we’re looking for

- Networking across key stakeholder communities, building rapport across all levels of the organisation, with a high degree of self-motivation and a team centric mindset.

- A good level of knowledge and experience of Microsoft Office tools & SAP.

- A desire to work with our international partners, which brings an exciting dynamic, requiring established influencing skills and an ability to build cross cultural business relationships.

- We would be willing to support the training and development of any candidate from other disciplines who can demonstrate the right attitude and interpersonal skills.

Regional Benefits:

- Work in a safety-first environment were doing the right thing and keeping it simple are core principles.

- Join a culture that values making a real difference through your work.

- Develop your career as a mid-career professional blending technical expertise with strong personal qualities.

- Thrive in a role that encourages integrity, accountability, resilience, and curiosity.

- Collaborate and build relationships in a team-focused environment while also working independently.

- Take initiative, lead, and make smart decisions with confidence and support.

- Grow through continuous learning, openness to improvement, and exposure to challenging opportunities.

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:  SNBG 7 - 10
For further information please contact:  Lizzie Moore - [email protected]

Job Category

Project Management
Posting Date

26 Oct 2026; 00:10

Posting End Date

02 Nov 2026