Product Change - Project Lead

Job Description

Product Change Project Lead

Full Time

Bristol/Hybrid

Grade: SNBG 08-10

Why Rolls-Royce?

Rolls-Royce pioneers the power that matters and in Defence we provide our customers the power to protect. We are the second largest global provider of defence aero-engine products and services with 16,000 engines in the service of 160 customers in 100 countries. Our engines power Defence products in every major sector, including: Transport, Combat, Naval, Patrol, Trainers, Helicopters and Unmanned Aerial vehicles.

An opportunity has arisen for an Engineering Project Lead to join the Defence Mature Engines team in Bristol. The role will be responsible for delivery of Product Change packages within the Transport, Combat, Trainer, Naval & Legacy programmes – managing complex technical packages of work through the Rolls-Royce change process, from inception to entry into service.

The successful candidate will be expected to apply Systems Engineering and Project Management in Engineering (PMiE) principles to ensure effective delivery of work packages linked to modifications.

This role provides many opportunities for career development across a range of engineering based, leadership and customer focused roles.

What you will be doing

Key Accountabilities/ Responsibilities:

• Leadership - Lead a cross-functional team of non-direct reports to deliver high-quality, high-profile Product Change projects.
• Project Management Plan - Develop and manage the project management plan including schedule, technical strategy, cost and validation strategy to integrate complementary business processes.
• Budget Management – Engage with delegate of Programme Directorate to manage project spend against agreed budget and support governance reviews with business finance team.
• Schedule Management – Ensure project tasks are effectively planned and executed based on engagement with team stakeholders and aligned to project milestones for delivery.
• Stakeholder & Resource Management - Integration of internal and external stakeholders, including Manufacturing Supply chain and Customer Representatives, providing Governance and communication to key stakeholders to influence and recommend strategic decisions.
• Risk Management - Support scoping and integration of design solutions with all functions to develop Technical & Programme Risk mitigation strategies linked to robust estimations in planning and cost.

Who we’re looking for

At Rolls-Royce we embrace agility, are bold, pursue collaboration and seek simplicity in everything we do. These principles form our values and behaviours and are an essential component of our assessment process and are fundamental qualities that we seek for all roles.

Required:

• Educated to degree level in a STEM subject and/ or have experience in a relevant engineering & project management environment. Other qualifications, in combination with relevant experience, may also be considered.
• Candidates should have strong technical and problem-solving skills, be capable of systems level thinking, demonstrate personal drive, presentation skills and will need to contribute effectively in a team environment.
• Strong communicator, able to set expectations and manage stakeholders at all levels & be able to manage conflicts/priorities.

Desired:

• Experience of leading development projects from requirements capture to implementation with proven ability to deliver against commitments. 
• Understanding of systems engineering, project management and change management principles is desirable.
• Professionally gained qualifications within related disciplines – for example: CM2, APM PMQ, PMP, PRINCE2.

Join us & Pioneer what’s possible

Pioneers of Power

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 8-10.

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.

You can learn more about our global Inclusion strategy here

Grade: 8-10

For further information about this role please contact: Shaun Drury

Job Category

Project Management

Posting Date

04 Dec 2025; 00:12

Posting End Date

14 Dec 2025