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Confirmed on the employer's own hiring board on Nov 4, 2026. First seen by Alion on Nov 3, 2026. Rolls-Royce scores A on the Alion truth index.

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Rolls-Royce is a British engineering group headquartered in London that designs, builds and services power and propulsion systems for civil aerospace, defence, submarines and power generation. Founded in 1906, it makes Trent turbofan engines for widebody airliners and Pearl engines for business jets, powers military aircraft and the nuclear submarines of the Royal Navy, and works on the GCAP combat air programme and small modular reactors, with major sites in Derby and Bristol. It hires manufacturing, lifecycle, materials and repair design engineers, programme and project managers, logistics staff, fitters and SAP and IT professionals.

Job Description

Governance & Optimisation Manager

Full Time/ Hybrid

Bristol

An exciting opportunity is available for a Governance & Optimisation Manager to work with the Director of Program Capability and Transformation for defence and their leadership team.

This is an opportunity for an individual to broaden their business knowledge and gain experience of working at a senior level in a newly established team operating as the gearbox for the defence business and across the group.

In the a Governance & Optimisation Manager role, you will travel up to 10 - 15% domestically or internationally.

What you will be doing:

  • Develop, implement and program manage the defence business support leadership Team governance, priorities, and standard diaries
  • Support the director of business support with input and content for key sector and group level meetings
  • Lead and/or participate in special projects aligned to the defence and business support priorities
  • Enable the business support team to continue to refine the operating model by working across the team on projects which deliver simplification, efficiency, and/ or productivity to the team
  • Encourage a culture of innovation, growth mindset, and continuous learning within the Business Support team

Preferred requirements:

  • Degree qualified.
  • Demonstrable experience influencing and communicating with senior stakeholders
  • Strong track record of delivering to aggressive and dynamic requirements
  • Prior experience working in a Global Team
  • Strong understanding of Rolls-Royce defence business

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 C.

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

Job Category

Project Management

Posting Date

03 Nov 2026; 00:11

Posting End Date

09 Nov 2026
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