Programme Manager (Dreadnought Entry into Service) - Submarines

Job Description
Programme Manager (Dreadnought Entry into Service) - Submarines
Full Time (Hybrid - 3 days on site)
Derby
The Programme Manager - Dreadnought Entry into Service is an exciting new role within our Services Division, to strengthen focus on Dreadnought as we approach transition into service and grow our support solution. This role offers a wide breadth of variety, interfacing with internal teams and functions as well as external partners and customers. Working closely with the Life Cycle Engineering, Engineering team for Dreadnought, the IPS Management Office within the Services DBU and the New Build & Components Dreadnought Programme team.
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.
As the Programme Manager (Dreadnought Entry into Service) you will deliver projects to migrate ownership of Dreadnought Class Submarines into Services and deliver maximum service readiness. The strategy will exploit the benefits of combining the inherent PWR3 design robustness, emerging technology, and in-service solutions to maintain Nuclear Steam Raising Plant (NSRP) safety and provide improvements in NSRP availability.
What you will be doing:
The Programme Manager - Dreadnought Entry into Service will own a distinct work package related to the delivery of the Dreadnought programme Service readiness. The overall scope of the activity is broad and covers all technical documentation related to the operation of the platform, spare and support equipment development, site and infrastructure readiness, training and data and configuration management and therefore offers an excellent opportunity for growth for the right individual.
As Programme Manager, you will be responsible for:
• Leading a project/programme team including setting up, developing and evaluating team performance as appropriate.
• Successful delivery to cost, quality, time and scope for defined projects/programme.
• Secure and manage the provision of resources needed from internal and/or external providers.
• Develop and secure budgets for the projects/programme and monitor/control the forecast and actual costs against the allocated budget
• Manage an integrated set of plans / schedules, ensuring all aspects of lower level control accounts are understood and agreed.
• Establish, develop and maintain the documentation necessary to deliver the project/programme.
• Provide timely information i.e. monthly reporting pack, to senior stakeholders to allow management decisions to be made.
• Organize and chair project/programme review meetings and report areas where executive decisions need to be made.
Position Qualifications:
• Comprehensive understanding of project management and project controls (schedule, risk, performance, financial management), ideally on complex high value production/manufacturing projects
• Strong people-management and interpersonal skills, including coaching and developing others with experience setting up and managing multi-functional teams
• Exposure to non-core PM areas such as manufacturing, planning & control, purchasing, commercial or engineering management
• Qualified to degree level or equivalent industry experience
• Attained APM Project Management Qualification or can demonstrate equivalent PM knowledge
• Sound knowledge of project management systems such as SAP and Primavera P6, and how these integrate
To work for Rolls-Royce Submarines, you need to hold a Security Check (SC) clearance without any caveats to that clearance. Rolls-Royce will support the application for Security Clearance if you don’t currently already have this in place.
Due to the nature of work the business conducts and the protection of certain assets, you must hold a UK nationality. Any dual nationals will require additional scrutiny and background checks prior to commencing work with RRSL.
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.
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
Project Management
Posting Date
21 Oct 2026; 00:10
Posting End Date
28 Oct 2026