Job Description
Project Lead - S&OP Transformation
Full time
Derby / Hybrid
What you will be doing:
We have an exciting opportunity for a Project Lead to join the central S&OP team, based in Derby.
As a Project Lead, you will have the opportunity to be part of the team transforming the way Civil Aerospace runs the S&OP process.
S&OP plays a critical role in high-performing organisations. The main purpose of S&OP is to coordinate and manage the end to end (E2E) supply and demand processes, from Sales & Operational Planning, through demand planning, parts production and supply, load balancing, warehouse storage and logistics to support engine build and Aftermarket requirements across a complex matrix organisation.
We have launched a multi-year transformation programme to revolutionise how we run our S&OP process to support our winning goals ambition. Our process requires streamlining and integrating to improve transparency, agility and providing our executive leadership team with a live connected process to deliver a combined and balanced operational performance and financial transparency.
This is an excellent development opportunity as the role provides a great deal of exposure and visibility.
Responsibilities:
- Establish WBS, governance structure, change management & linkage to nterprise
- Develop Detail P6 Plans & Establish Level 1 Structure & Reporting
- Accountable for the successful delivery to cost, specification & time for defined projects/workstreams.
- Establish, develop & maintain Project Management processes & documentation necessary to deliver projects (e.g., schedules, WBS, performance reports, budgets, risk registers, resource plans etc.).
- Support management and key stakeholders in decision making.
- Develop & implement Project Management best practice.
- Effective delivery of smaller, lower complexity projects or aspects of project portfolios.
- Report the status of projects / project portfolios in accordance with the requirements of the project. Manage and report variances to project baseline and report project Key Performance Indicators.
- Review project data, identify and report trends, highlight anomalies and propose corrective action if performance is outside specification.
- Ensure effective controls are implemented in accordance with the company management procedures to achieve the project success criteria.
Why Rolls-Royce?
Work with us and we’ll welcome you into a culture of caring and belonging where you can be yourself. We will listen first, embrace feedback and act with integrity. We will invest in your continuous learning and development, and make sure you have access to a wide breadth and depth of opportunities to grow your career and make a difference.
We offer excellent development, a competitive salary and exceptional benefits. These include bonus, employee support assistance and employee discounts.
Hybrid working is a way in which our people can balance their time between the office, home or another remote location. It’s a locally managed and flexed informal discretionary arrangement. As a minimum we’re all expected to attend the workplace for collaboration and other specific reasons, frequency will depend on business needs, nature of role, what works for the team and for the individual. Discover more on our GBS Service Portal about hybrid working.
Who we’re looking for:
At Rolls-Royce we put safety first, do the right thing, keep it simple and make a difference. These principles form the behaviours that guide us and are an essential component of our assessment process. They are the fundamental qualities that we seek for all roles and for this role we are looking for someone with:
- Degree level qualification preferable or equivalent industry experience.
- Member of a professional body and working towards a APMPQ qualification or equivalent preferable
- Significant experience gained in previous project management role as a Project Lead.
Join us & help Rolls-Royce and our Customers to become a high-performing, competitive, resilient business.
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 Staff Grade SNBG (7-10).
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.
We are an equal opportunities employer. We’re committed to developing a diverse workforce and an inclusive working environment. We believe that people from different backgrounds and cultures give us different perspectives. And the more perspectives we have, the more successful we’ll be. By building a culture of respect and appreciation, we give everyone who works here the opportunity to realise their full potential.
Learn more about our global Inclusion Strategy
Grade: SNBG (7-10)
Recruiter: Cathryn Thomas
Job Category
Project Management
Posting Date
15 Apr 2025; 00:04Posting End Date24 Apr 2025
What We Do
Delivering power and propulsion solutions in the air, at sea and on land.
