We have an exciting opportunity for someone to join the ET&S portfolio team as a Project Manager – Test deployed into Test and Experimental Engineering (T&EE).
At Rolls-Royce, we pioneer the power that matters to our customers, to society and to the planet.
We deliver the best jet engines in the world. Through intelligent innovation and active collaboration, we’re putting our customers at the forefront of the aviation industry, and we keep them there. Our product portfolio powers more than 35 types of commercial aircraft, and with over 13,000 engines in service around the world; we’re keeping the world flying.
The T&EE business is at the heart of this ensuring we can deliver the future technologies, we are the heartbeat of the Civil business bringing new products to market, as well as playing a key role in supporting other areas of the business to keep the existing fleet flying. The role will allow you to play a pivotal role in introducing new test capability required to support the growth of our installed fleet.
Within T&EE you will be deployed to one or more key projects which are critical in delivering test capability across the network. You will be responsible for the planning, delegation, monitoring, and control of all aspects of the test workstreams, and the motivation of those involved, to achieve the project’s objectives with the expected performance targets of time, cost, quality, scope, benefits and risks.
What you will be doing:
2025 will see more large engines visiting overhaul facilities than ever before in Rolls-Royce’s history. Increasing the total capacity of our Civil Aerospace Maintenance, Repair and Overhaul facilities is pivotal to keeping the fleet flying in both the short and longer term. This is a fantastic opportunity for a Project Manager, with a strong appreciation for the technical aspects of T&EE, to be a part of this growth to service our rapidly increasing global fleet. In the role, the successful candidate will be responsible for the integration and management of an integrated team introducing new test capacity & capability to support a new MRO facility in Europe.
Within this role, leading the test workstream, you will be:
* Accountable for the successful delivery to cost, specification and time for the defined package of work.
* Support the 3rd party MRO vendor to establish a robust set of specifications and requirements for their Test Bed solution.
* Act as a focal point and escalation route for all aspects related to the package of work.
* Responsible for the creation and management of an integrated set of plans/schedules.
* Identify, address and resolve differences between individuals and/or interest groups.
* Report and communicate performance against SQCDP KPI’s and status to wider stakeholders.
* Establish, develop and maintain the documentation necessary to deliver the package(s) of work within the project.
* Actively manage risk and opportunities across the package of work.
* Work with 3rd party supplier(s) to coach and influence best practice process and approaches.
Who we’re looking for:
To fulfil the role of Programme Manager at the Composite Technology Facility, you will need to demonstrate the following:
* Qualified to degree level in Project/Programme management or equivalent.
* Experience of working in a variety of project roles of medium to high complexity with personal accountability for Quality, Time, Cost and Performance elements.
* Ideally has experience of complex construction or testbed construction or upgrade projects.
* Excellent communication, influencing, relationship management skills with focus on drawing value for the company.
* An ability to solve complex problems, demonstrating digital awareness and analytical capability.
* Comfortable working with ambiguity.
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 which are crucial to innovation and problem solving. We believe the more diverse perspectives we have, the more successful we’ll be. By building a culture of caring and belonging, we give everyone who works here the opportunity to realise their full potential.
Rolls-Royce pioneers cutting-edge technologies that deliver the cleanest, safest and most competitive solutions to our planet’s vital power needs.
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