Head of Group PM Capability

Job Description: Group Head of Programme Management Capability, Derby/Hybrid, 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:

• Drive performance, capability, and transformation of Programme Management to deliver business value, predictability, and transparency aligned to enterprise strategy:
  • Strategy & Operating Model:
    • 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:
    • Provide executive oversight of portfolio delivery performance (time, cost, quality, benefits)
    • 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
• Professional certification (e.g. MSP, PMP, APM) desirable

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

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.

Regional benefits:

• Generous Annual Leave
• 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!

Additional information:

The professional level and salary of the position will be dependent on the skills and experience of the successful candidate but is anticipated to be Level A. This job is advertised at the grades shown, and this is the desired operating level for this role. We encourage applications from candidates with relevant experience from any grade. It is advised that you inform your current manager of your application for this role. Closing date: Midnight 1st July 2026.

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