Senior Programme Manager
Locations: Derby, Manchester, Warrington with Hybrid Working.
Salary: £85,000 – £105,000.
About the Company
Rolls‑Royce SMR is developing a standardised, modular nuclear power station designed to deliver clean, affordable energy.
Role Overview
We are seeking an experienced Senior Programme Manager to lead delivery of major engineering design packages within our Generic Product Development programme. Reporting to the Project Director, you will be accountable for delivering complex, cross‑functional scopes of work to quality, budget, and schedule.
Responsibilities
* Lead planning, execution, and delivery of engineering design packages aligned with programme objectives.
* Act as the primary point of contact for work package delivery, ensuring integration into the overall design programme.
* Build strong relationships with internal teams, customer programmes, and external partners.
* Coordinate cross‑functional teams including engineering, safety, supply chain, and supporting functions.
* Manage risks, issues, and change control processes throughout the project lifecycle.
* Maintain robust governance and reporting on progress, KPIs, and resource utilisation.
* Drive process improvement and champion delivery excellence.
Required Qualifications
* Degree in engineering, science, or technology (or equivalent experience).
* Strong programme and project management skills, ideally with APM, PRINCE2 or similar qualifications.
* Proven experience delivering complex engineering projects in highly regulated environments.
* Ability to lead multi‑disciplinary teams and manage budgets of £100m+.
* Excellent communication and influencing skills across all levels.
Preferred Qualifications
* Chartered Engineer status or membership of a relevant professional institution.
* Familiarity with tools such as Primavera P6, MS Project, ARM, SAP, Power BI.
Benefits
* Bonus – Performance related target opportunity 30%
* Benefits Allowance – £8,500 per annum, enabling you to create a bespoke package.
* Pension – 12% employer and 6% employee contributions.
* Holidays – 28 days holiday (+ public holidays) and the ability to buy or sell up to 4 days.
* Private Medical Insurance – BUPA single cover health care.
* Life Assurance – 6x pensionable pay.
* £250 one‑off payment for new starters for home office purchases.
Application Process
* Obtaining Baseline Personnel Security Standard (BPSS) clearance.
* Satisfactory completion of a Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check.
* Satisfactory completion of a basic financial probity check.
Equal Opportunity Statement
We are an equal opportunities employer and welcome applications from all backgrounds. Inclusivity is important to us, and as a Disability Confident organisation, we are committed to fair, supportive, and continually improving recruitment practices that ensure everyone has the opportunity to thrive.
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