Job Description

Chief of Project Management Resourcing and Performance Management

Derby (Hybrid - min 3 days on site)

Full Time

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.

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Chief of Project Management Resourcing and Performance Management to join the Team in Derby.  This is a Senior Leadership Role reporting to the Head of Group PM Capability.

What you will be doing:

As the Chief of Project Management Resourcing and Performance Management, you will own and deliver the group Project Management (PM) resourcing strategy including, world class project management skills and capability deployment, strategic workforce planning and Do/Buy, as well as the performance management strategy for the global Project Management Function

Own, deploy and control the Performance Management blueprint and strategy for Rolls-Royce Top Projects and the methods, tools, process and policy required to deploy to all projects.Own the development of world-class PM training, capability and skills framework. Starting with top talent and management grade, then across all roles with career path developmentUse the World Class PM strategy as a foundation for strategic workforce planning, developing it alongside the needs of the divisions for excellence in project executionRefresh the existing PM do/buy strategy to ensure we have a fit for purpose scalable PM offering to enable Group Programme deliveryEnsure all resourcing method and process is fully described, communicated and change managed across the Group

Preferred requirements:

Greater than 5 years in a Senior Programme Management roleProven track record in project execution and has led complex projects in more than one domain or sector, to completion.Experience/ Qualification in coaching and/or change managementChartered PM or other recognised Chartered ProfessionalExperience in governance and management of projects and / or programmes / portfolio of increasing complexity, or project management officeExperience in skills and capability development, solutions and proven results

What we offer:

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

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.

Closing date: 15th February 2026

As part of our selection process, candidates in certain locations may be asked to complete an online assessment, which can include cognitive and behavioural aptitude testing relevant to the role. If required, full instructions for the next steps will be provided.

Job Category

Project Management

Posting Date

02 Feb 2026; 00:02

Posting End Date

14 Feb 2026