Job Description

SVP Transformation, Programmes & Portfolio

Full Time

Derby/ Hybrid (3 days per week on site)

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a SVP Transformation, Programmes & Portfolio to join the Civil Aerospace Team in Derby.

The SVP Transformation, Programmes & Portfolio role leads the transformation, governance and delivery of a critical portfolio of programmes across the Trent Fleet and Mature Engines Value Stream.. The SVP will drive operational excellence, embed a consistent operating model, and ensure that strategic initiatives deliver measurable commercial and performance outcomes.

The role sits at the intersection of strategy, operations, digital and programme execution, ensuring the business delivers against its priorities with pace, discipline and transparency.

What you will be doing:

Portfolio Leadership & Delivery

• Lead a portfolio of strategic programmes aligned to business priorities and value creation
• Ensure delivery against defined KPIs across cost, schedule, quality and outcomes
• Provide clear visibility of portfolio performance, risks and opportunities to executive stakeholders
• Drive accountability across programme owners and delivery teams

Transformation & Value Creation

• Lead end-to-end transformation initiatives across the value stream, from concept through to execution
• Identify and deliver improvements in operational performance, including cost efficiency and service quality
• Embed a culture of continuous improvement and performance focus

Operating Model & Governance

• Establish and embed a consistent governance framework across programmes and portfolios
• Define clear roles, responsibilities and accountabilities across the organisation
• Ensure robust investment governance across capital, revenue and resource allocation
• Standardise processes and ways of working across the value stream

Digital & Data Enablement

• Drive the transition from manual, fragmented reporting to digitised, data-led decision making
• Lead the development of a single source of truth for performance data
• Partner with Digital and IT teams to implement scalable solutions
• Enable faster, insight-driven decision making at all levels

Stakeholder & Matrix Leadership

• Operate effectively across a complex, global matrix organisation
• Influence senior stakeholders across operations, engineering, commercial and digital
• Build strong alignment between central transformation and business unit execution

Preferred requirements:

• Significant leadership experience in aerospace, engineering, operations or complex industrial environments
• Proven track record leading large-scale transformation and programme portfolios
• Strong understanding of commercial aviation and aftermarket business models
• Experience operating at senior executive / SVP level within a matrix organisation
• Strong commercial and financial acumen, including investment governance
• Excellent analytical thinking and problem-solving skills
• Digital literacy with ability to leverage data, systems and tools to drive insight led decision making.
• Ability to operate both strategically and at execution level
• Proven capability in driving change and transformation at scale
• Strong communication skills and ability to influence at executive level
• Highly credible leader with the ability to engage technical, operational and commercial stakeholders.

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!

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.

Please be aware that the priority will be given to employees identified as being at high risk. 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: 11th June 2026

Job Category

Project Management

Posting Date

29 May 2026; 00:05

Posting End Date

11 Jun 2026