Programme Manager – Joint Route to Contract

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An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Programme Manager to join Rolls-Royce Submarines in Derby.

We’re a leader in propulsion system design and development for the Royal Navy’s nuclear submarine fleet and the sole provider and technical authority.

Join us and we’ll provide an environment where you can be yourself. An inclusive, digital-first culture that invests in you, gives you a platform for continuous learning, and access to an incredible breadth and depth of opportunities to grow your career.

As a Programme Manager in The Joint Route To Contract (JRTC) Team, you will be responsible for: execution of the contract commitments for Delivery Phase 3, essentially developing the agreements and securing permissioning via the Dreadnought Contract & Permissioning Group. You will also be developing the strategy for DP4 and project management of the approvals workstream; and delivering route to contract transformation and continuous improvement activities through joint processes. This role provides Project Management leadership of the DP3 Commitments working on a range of deals across all of the Alliance Parties.

We offer excellent development, a competitive salary and exceptional benefits. These include bonus, employee support assistance and employee discounts.

Your needs are as unique as you are.  We encourage flexible working arrangements and support hybrid working wherever possible, so you can always be at your best - wherever and whenever you work.

What you’ll be doing:

You will be supporting the development of acquisition and commercial strategies together with preparing detailed plans for the Route to Contract workstreams.

  • Engaging with subject matter experts to bring their advice and expertise into negotiations, coordinating resources to best effect.
  • Providing written and verbal briefings to stakeholders on Dreadnought Commitments
  • Developing contract artefacts including Change Requests, AEDs, MDAL, Risk Register, Scope Description
  • Delegating PM authority to assure new commitments