Job Description

Ultrafan Demonstrator Programme Manager

Full time

Derby/Hybrid (3 days a week on site)

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.

Group R&T has an excellent opportunity for a Programme Manager to join the UltraFan Demonstrator Project team in Derby. This role supports the growth and development of the UltraFan Demonstrator and Group R&T Technology portfolio. The successful candidate will need to have a strong customer management focus, a proven track record of delivery and the ability to operate in a complex environment with conflicting priorities.

The UltraFan Demonstrator Programme Manager - R&T role, will be working for the R&T Demonstrators Portfolio Partner and will support the co-ordination and delivery of the following elements of the R&T Demonstrators Value Stream. This is an exciting time in Group R&T with this role offering the successful candidate the opportunity to grow with the UltraFan Demonstrator programme and deliver future of R&T Demonstrator programmes.

Responsibilities:

As the UltraFan Demonstrator Programme Manager, you will support the Programme Executive and Work Package Owners to deliver the UltraFan Small Demonstrator Programme:

• Define, establish and govern the appropriate component Design and Make plans.
• Define and deliver the five-year plan (5YP) through rolling wave approach, ensuring essential Gross to Net Affordability is forecasted, committed and executed.
• Identify and resolve resource ‘pinch points’ and support the Work Package Owners in building a high performing team.
• Define, deliver and maintain the Supply Chain and Procurement Strategy for the assigned Work Packages.
• Define, deliver and maintain the Programme data and Operating model for the UltraFan30 Demonstrator.

Who we’re looking for:

Being a part of Rolls-Royce, you’ll know we put safety first, do the right thing, keep it simple and make a difference. These principles form our behaviours. They are an essential component of our assessment process and are fundamental qualities that we seek for all roles.

• Degree level qualification preferable or equivalent industry experience.
• Ideally a member of a professional body or working to achieve appropriate level of qualification (region-specific).
• At least 5 years’ experience in project management or equivalent industry experience. Experience of leading multi-functional teams would be an advantage.
• Manage professional employees and/or supervisors.
• Accountable for the performance and results of a team within own area of specialty.
• Adapts the plans and priorities for their area to set the direction for their team with decisions and problem solving guided by policies, procedures, and the plan of their area.
• Operates within defined standards and policies to address resource and operational challenges.
• Leads others in a technical area with good knowledge of the discipline managed.
• Operates autonomously receiving guidance from manager when the impact is either broader, outside their team, or the subject matter expert is more complex.
• Demonstrate and operate with a bountiful mindset, dealing with ambiguity and developing efficient and effective way of working.

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 Level C.

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.

Grade: Level C

Closing Date: 17th June 2026

For further information, please contact: Sam Cushley – sam.cushley@rolls-royce.com

Job Category

Project Management

Posting Date

03 Jun 2026; 00:06

Posting End Date

17 Jun 2026