- Location
- Bristol Filton (UK-B), United Kingdom
- Workplace
- Remote, Hybrid
- Type
- Full-time
- Department
- Management
- Seniority
- Manager
- Closing date
- Today
- Source
- Workday
Description
Job Description
Portfolio Delivery Manager
Bristol (Hybrid - min 3 days on site)
Full Time
We are recruiting for a Portfolio Delivery Manager within the Digital & IT Technology team, to support the growing demand for significant, transformational, IT change across our Defence portfolio. The role is a senior management permanent position, based in Bristol, reporting to the VP of Strategic Projects.
The Portfolio Delivery Manager role requires experience of planning, mobilising and delivering complex portfolios/programmes in challenging technical and business environments, with significant focus on commercial management and reporting. You will demonstrate knowledge of portfolio and major programme delivery, having delivered change using a range of appropriate delivery methodologies, as well as being a strong communicator and leader - providing programme governance, line management, financial and programme planning and senior stakeholder management.
What you will be doing:
As the Portfolio Delivery Manager, you will be expected to Lead and manage delivery of multiple projects & programmes effectively to ensure that they meet all scope, time, budget and quality expectations through planning and control. You will work with and communicate technical data and manage relationships with senior stakeholders.
- Plan, mobilise and deliver complex programmes in challenging technical and business environments, using appropriate standards, methods and tools.
- Leadership in a global business environment, managing distributed teams of in house, outsourced and supplier resources.
- Accountable for the detailed financial and project/programme status reporting to senior management.
- Absorb complex information and communicate effectively at all levels, to both technical and non-technical audiences, with ability to manage conflict resolution.
- Manage shifting prioritisations.
Preferred requirements:
- Portfolio / Programme leadership
- Presentation of programme data to senior leadership
- Strong attention to detail and data accuracy
- Escalation and conflict management with senior stakeholders both internally and with any Supplier/Vendors
Why join Rolls-Royce?
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.
Regional benefits:
- Generous Annual Leave
- Retirement Savings through the Rolls-Royce Retirement Savings Trust
- Group Life Assurance provides for a lump sum benefit if you die whilst employed by Rolls-Royce
- Group Income Protection provides an income in the event that you are unable to work due to illness or injury
- Your Shares: Matched is a simple way to own Rolls-Royce shares and invest in our future, together. Buy one share, get one free!
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.
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 Level B.
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.
Closing date: Midnight 9th November 2026