Senior Manager - Verification & Validation Delivery
Derby, Warrington or Manchester / Hybrid
£68,000 - £90,000 + Excellent benefits
We are Rolls-Royce SMR and we're doing something that's never been done before. We're revolutionising an industry. That's a once-in-a-career opportunity for those excited by such a challenge. This is more than just a job; this is a legacy.
An exciting opportunity for a Senior Manager - Verification and Validation (V&V) Delivery to join a complex and rewarding programme. Reporting to the Chief Development Engineer, as Senior Manager you are accountable for leading and delivering all V&V activity across the entire RR SMR business.
Responsibilities
* Delivery of RR SMR Validation & Verification through comprehensive evidencing of compliance with business & regulatory requirements across the full range of SMR hardware (structures, systems, components) and software.
* Integrated planning, definition & delivery of all V&V artefacts (e.g. strategies) for their RR SMR business project(s) in line with programme cost/quality/schedule requirements through the full product lifecycle.
* Technical oversight/governance of V&V for their RR SMR business project(s) ensuring the needs of SMR design and safety case are clearly identified, articulated and satisfied.
* Budget & load capacity planning (in conjunction with the Capability Manager) to ensure V&V objectives are met with a focus on delivering value for money.
* Working closely with the Capability Manager & Systems Engineering teams to deliver integrated and structured V&V processes and tools.
Requirements
* Verification and Validation expertise
* Experience of verification and validation of product hardware (structures, systems, components) and software, ensuring comprehensive compliance with design, business & regulatory requirements.
* Experience in a safety-critical and highly-regulated industry (experience within the nuclear industry would be desirable but is not essential)
* Mentoring and leading of large teams to deliver
* Communication and Influence
* Good interpersonal & communication skills, able to bring people together and solve problems as a multi-disciplinary team (e.g. Design & Development).
* Systems Engineering
* Has a systems-thinking mindset with practical experience of using Systems Engineering toolsets (e.g. DOORs) & techniques to deliver positive outcomes.
* Nuclear Safety Culture
* The ability to model strong and positive safety behaviours and to instil it in others, including respectfully challenging others and taking the initiative to build a strong safety culture.
* Training & Degree-level qualification in a relevant technical field.
What We Offer
We anticipate paying a salary of between £68,000 - £90,000 (DOE) plus:
* Bonus - Performance related bonus of up to 17%
* Benefits Allowance - £5,500 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
We are Rolls-Royce SMR
Rolls-Royce SMR is a rare employer because it blends the world-class brand of Rolls Royce with an exciting start-up that has a hugely challenging mission. We're doing work that contributes to the survival of the planet. Because of our mission, there's a pace and energy that is palpable, and our leaders draw you in with their passion, energy, and determination.
We're one of a handful of employers who can genuinely say we're a strengths-based organisation - our people are here because of what makes them great, and our job is to help them make the best contribution of their careers doing work they love.
Our Culture
At Rolls-Royce SMR, we are committed to ensuring that our teams reflect the communities we serve and that everyone can be themselves at work. We know that diverse teams are more innovative and get better results, and that our people can thrive and be more successful in truly inclusive cultures. Join us and help shape our culture
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