Program Executive - Adour

Job Description

Vice President Programmes - Adour

Management Level B

Bristol

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.

Accountable for of Adour engine programme delivery and management. Ensuring the integrity and safety of our products and people, contribution to achieving financial performance, and delivery of customer commitments covering both product and services. Reporting and management of risks and opportunities to the programme deliverables.

What you will be doing

• Ensure safety is led and prioritised within the business
• Define activities to perform (execute) and transform (improve) the Adour business plan
• Lead Cost, quality, delivery in support of Adour aftermarket contract management

Position qualifications:

• Expert programme management skills to plan and manage complex engine programmes to include range of After Market business models
• Strong business acumen and financial/commercial experience
• Experience with external negotiations
• Experience influencing and managing senior relationships through effective stakeholder management 
• Ability to cope with ambiguity and generate innovative solutions to challenges and problems.
• Ability to work within and across multiple teams to complete tasks, demonstration of self-drive, motivation and working independently.
• Educated to degree level with a qualification in a relevant business discipline (or equivalent experience).

 Preferred requirements:

• Has company-wide outlook and exposure to different challenges, cultures and ways of working
• Understanding/knowledge of multiple disciplines demonstrating breadth of experience. Appreciation of product integrity
• Has a proven track record delivering improved operational performance in both favourable and unfavourable conditions

Please be aware that the priority will be given to employees identified as being at high risk. 

 

The professional level and the salary of the position will be dependent on the skills and experience of the successful candidate. 

It is advised that you inform your current manager of your application for this role.  

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.

Grade:  Management Level B

For further information please contact:  Lizzie Moore - Lizzie.moore@rolls-royce.com

Job Category

Project Management

Posting Date

12 Jan 2026; 00:01

Posting End Date

18 Jan 2026