- Location
- Derby - Jubilee House (UK-JH), United Kingdom
- Workplace
- Hybrid
- Type
- Full-time
- Department
- Operations
- Seniority
- Lead
- Closing date
- Today
- Source
- Workday
Description
Job Description
Fuel Business Operations Lead (Open) - Submarines
Full Time Hybrid (3 Days on Site)
Derby
An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Business Operations Project Lead to join Rolls-Royce Submarines in Derby.
To support our Fuel business operations team, we now require a highly motivated Project Lead to plan, and deploy a breadth of business operations support in this rapidly growing, fast paced programme.
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.
You will be a key member of the team in the early phase of the project, leading the definition and execution of the multiple projects along with developing and running business process in support of our Fuel operating model. You will take a key role in establishing and delivering the fuel business fit for the future.
If you want a dynamic role, with the opportunity to learn and grow, in a creative and innovative environment, with real accountability and influence to deliver success, this is the role for you.
What you will be doing:
You’ll be focused on collaborative working within a small dynamic team, in a highly ambiguous environment. This role offers a mix of project management and business management responsibilities, which includes:
- Integrate across the functional areas of RRSL to ensure a cohesive programme that delivers the businesses requirements.
- Delivering actions as part of the business operations workstream which includes a variety of tasks including, developing processes, establishing our operating model, governance, adapting our business systems. Act as the focal point for all aspects related to these assigned packages of work.
- Provide input to financial management processes, including estimating and managing cost forecasts.
- Support resource and operating cost forecasting cycles utilising historical data, scenario modelling and business acumen to inform the forecast
- Maintain, develop & communicate the plan in the designated planning tool sets (both P6, DevOps and SAP)
- Support the Business Operations Manager by providing accurate and timely data, tools and problem solving techniques to allow for robust business decision making.
- Developing materials to support various internal and external customer reviews.
- When necessary, deputise for Business Operations Manager and represent the department, covering both internal and external reviews or meetings.
Position Qualifications
- Broad, general knowledge and experience of Project Management and/or business management.
- Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to build and manage relationships
- A positive, proactive attitude with the ability to deliver on commitments, manage competing priorities, and make effective use of time and resources.
- Experience of managing complex programmes and associated risks, with the confidence to lead through uncertainty, evolving requirements, and changing scope during early project phases.
- Comfortable operating in a dynamic environment, adapting to ambiguity, shifting priorities, and evolving programme direction as projects scale and mature.
- Experience with project management or business management processes, systems and toolsets such as Primavera P6, Active Risk Manager (ARM), and SAP would be advantageous.
- Degree in a relevant project management, engineering, or business discipline, or equivalent professional experience and continuous professional development.
To work for Rolls-Royce Submarines you need to hold a Security Check (SC) clearance without any caveats to that clearance. Rolls-Royce will support the application for Security Clearance if you don’t currently already have this in place.
Due to the nature of work the business conducts and the protection of certain assets, you must hold a UK nationality. Any dual nationals will require additional scrutiny and background checks prior to commencing work with RRSL.
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. 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.
Staff Grade: 8 - 10