Capability Project Lead

Capability Project Lead

Derby/ Full time site based

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.

Position Summary

We’re looking for a highly motivated individual to join the EOS team. The successful candidate will be accountable for the effective delivery of non-shop visit activity and capability projects. This role is critical for enabling focus on Network Support and Capability Development activities, as part of EOS becoming the ‘Lead Shop’ for Civil Large Engines.

Engine Overhaul Services in Derby is a rapidly growing and a vital part of the Maintenance Repair and Overhaul (MRO) Network, providing capacity for multiple Trent products, as well as being the 'Lead Shop' for Civil Large Engines. This Lead Shop status requires EOS to be the primary source of training and support for the global network, as well as being a hub for shop visit capability. In order to meet the near-term increased load demands onto EOS, as well as the strategic capability aims of Aftermarket Operations, there is a requirement for a Capability Project Lead in the EOS business.

What you will be doing:

• Coordinate and manage the successful planning of all Non-Shop Visit (WID) activity requested of EOS.
• Be accountable for the effective delivery of EOS projects (including Capability, Readiness, Business Improvement and Non-Shop Visit) to cost, specification and time. Utilise programme management principles to establish the appropriate governance and controls to deliver project or programme outcomes.
• Act as the focal point for all aspects related to your work with internal stakeholders and external partners. Ensure that delivery of capability is coupled with a clear change management plan to drive user adoption and engagement to maximise business return.
• Support management and key stakeholders in decision making.
• Work with the Facilities team to develop business cases to secure investment in capability projects or programmes.

Position Qualifications:

• Knowledge of a repair & capability environment and understanding of Part 145 regulations.
• Project Management qualification or experience, ideally in a manufacturing environment.
• Manufacturing / Purchasing / Logistics and Engineering experience advantageous.

Preferred Requirements:

• Experience of influencing, driving and delivering cross-functional plans at pace.
• Comfortable working in a fast paced, change orientated environment with competing priorities.
• Good interpersonal skills, team player within a small team and flexible with business demands.
• Good understanding of IT (i.e. Kanbanize, Microsoft package).

Regional Benefits:

• Work in a safety-first environment where doing the right thing and keeping it simple are core principles.
• Join a culture that values making a real difference through your work.
• Develop your career as a mid-career professional blending technical expertise with strong personal qualities.
• Thrive in a role that encourages integrity, accountability, resilience, and curiosity.
• Collaborate and build relationships in a team-focused environment while also working independently.
• Take initiative, lead, and make smart decisions with confidence and support.
• Grow through continuous learning, openness to improvement, and exposure to challenging opportunities.

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.

Hiring Manager – Aura Premjani