VP Digital Services

Job Description VP Digital Services London Buckingham Green/Hybrid Full time

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 exciting opportunity has become available for a VP Digital Services to join our RRPF team in London. Rolls Royce & Partners Finance Limited ("RRPF") is an engine leasing company with the largest global portfolio of Rolls Royce and IAE V2500 A5 engines, providing medium and long term leasing solutions for spare engines. RRPF supports over 75 customers worldwide and has over 900 engines owned and managed across the broader portfolio The VP Digital Services is a Senior Manager role, responsible for building and scaling RRPF's digital services portfolio as a commercial, customer facing capability with financial, regulatory, and strategic ownership.

What you will be doing:

• Own P&L, pricing models, and commercial performance of digital software and services.
• Lead product, delivery, and customer facing teams across multiple aviation programs.
• Build strategic partnerships with OEMs, MROs, lessors, and data providers.
• Ensure compliance with aviation regulations (EASA, FAA, ICAO) in digital solutions.
• Drive innovation roadmap including AI, automation, and data platform capabilities.

Preferred qualifications:

• Degree in Engineering, Computer Science, Business, or related field.

Preferred requirements:

• Proven experience in operations, digital services, or technology focused environments.
• Senior leadership experience in digital services or software based businesses.
• P&L ownership experience with a track record of delivering sustainable growth.
• Strong understanding of aviation regulatory environments (e.g., EASA, FAA, CAA).
• Ability to lead multidisciplinary and cross functional teams across global locations.
• Experience in data driven decision making and digital transformation initiatives.
• Background in customer facing service delivery or aftermarket support.
• Experience shaping and executing long term strategic roadmaps.
• Demonstrated ability to manage complex stakeholder landscapes, including customers, regulators, and partners.
• Familiarity with contract management, commercial negotiations, and long term service agreements.
• Strong analytical and strategic thinking abilities.
• Demonstrated capability to interpret complex technical, commercial, and operational information.
• Excellent communication skills, with the ability to engage effectively at all levels of the organisation.
• Experience working within highly regulated or safety critical industries.
• Strong financial literacy and ability to support business case development.
• Proven ability to drive continuous improvement and operational excellence.

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!
• 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 pioneers cutting edge technologies that deliver the cleanest, safest and most competitive solutions to our planet's vital power needs.

Closing date: Midnight 18th August 2026

As part of our selection process, candidates in certain locations may be asked to complete an online assessment, which can include cognitive and behavioural aptitude testing relevant to the role. If required, full instructions for the next steps will be provided.

Job Category Sales Posting Date 04 Aug 2026; 00:08 Posting End Date 18 Aug 2026