Value Stream Integration Manager

Job Title: Value Stream Integration Manager

Working Pattern: Full Time

Working location: UK - Bristol

This exciting, fast paced role is part of the Business Support team within Defence, working specifically within the Delivery & Execution organisation.  The primary purpose of this part of the organisation is to provide a “gearbox” between the Programmes and Profit & Loss (P&L) parts of the organisation in relation to all aspects of product delivery.

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:

Specifically in the role of Value Stream Integration Lead you will be responsible for helping establish the yearly delivery plan, developing and driving the governance around the execution of this plan via a robust Sales & Operations Execution (S&OE) process and leading significant interventions to improve the outlook both through the lens of the Programme Customers and Supplier activities.  This role will directly report to the VP – Value Stream Integration UK.

Key to success will be timely escalation/intervention, flawless two-way communication, and influence across the Division/Group.  The role itself will be highly visible, cutting across levels with the aim to drive the best possible result for One Rolls-Royce.  These levels will include engagement with Supplier and Customer facing organisations, providing business support as required.

What you will be doing:

• Develop a close working relationship with Programmes, Procurement/Make and OE/Aftermarket build facilities to manage and deliver material to the requirements of the delivery plan for the Defence business.

• Support development of the yearly delivery plan, helping to provide robust input and suitable challenges to ensure the best overall balanced plan between what the P&L Organisations require and what the Supply Chain Organisations can provide.  Once created, refresh the plan in-line with new medium-term intelligence.

• Interface with both Customer and Supplier facing Teams with a “can do” mindset, helping to enable Defence success.

• Provide robust and effective governance via a Sales & Operations Execution (S&OE) process, driving highly effective processes and impactful interventions when required.

• Lead initial level of escalations with both the P&L and Supply Chain Organisations, supporting Customer and Supplier engagements as required.

• Support and lead where required primary aspects of Divisional level product delivery reporting, both for Supply Chain and P&L Organisations, ensuring good forward visibility.

Who we’re looking for:

• Strong organisational, planning, and problem-solving skills with a proven track record in multiple discipline roles

• A keen ability to multitask, while ensuring attention to detail is not compromised

• Excellent interpersonal skills to facilitate change management with colleagues and key stakeholders (perceptive and adaptable) with demonstratable experience

• Exceptional verbal and written communication skills, embracing simplicity

• Excellent ability to interface at all levels of the organisation, helping to solve problems when facing evolving situations

• Proven record of influencing and leading outside of direct management accountability

• In depth understanding of the Defence business, with a strong passion for the mission

• Extensive experience with Supply Chain in a large international business, with experience in manufacturing and lean a strong positive

• Supply Chain planning experience across multi-sites in a global construct

•  “Can-do” mindset, with a positive approach to demanding situations where others require support

• Adept in SAP and Excel

• Advanced analytical and problem-solving abilities regarding analysing data, identifying trends, and making data-driven decisions.

• Ability to work cross functionally with people within Rolls-Royce’s various Programmes and supply chains to ensure clear problem definition, identification of constraints, action governance, and achievement of the required deliverables.

Please be aware that the priority will be given to employees identified as being at high risk. 

The professional level and the salary of the position will be dependent on the skills and experience of the successful candidate. 

It is advised that you inform your current manager of your application for this role. 

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. 

Grade: Level C

For further information please contact Emily Wilson – [email protected]