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We are responsible for the development and deployment of the next generation of services, ensuring Rolls-Royce remains a market leader in this critical area generating the profit and cash to support the rest of the Group.\nAs a member of the Aftermarket Operations Programme Management team, you will be deployed to one or more key programmes or projects, which are critical to transforming the Aftermarket Operations business. You will be responsible for the planning, delegation, monitoring, and control of all aspects of the project, and the motivation of those involved, to achieve the project’s objectives / output with the expected performance targets of time, cost, quality, scope, benefits and risks. This will be a challenging role and provide an excellent opportunity to develop your career and build a strong network across the breadth of Aftermarket Operations.\nThe role will predominantly be deployed to Engine Overhaul Services (EOS) to lead on network overhaul base capability deployment (training) to support our wider MRO network. It will also support additional projects within EOS to expand and grow its own capability.\nYou will join the team at an exciting and busy time. Our role is to integrate engineering, commercial, procurement, quality, finance and many other functions effectively, aligning and deploying this expertise to ensure that Rolls-Royce's network of MRO facilities grows in size and capability quickly to service our rapidly increasing global fleet.\nResponsibilities:\nWithin this role, leading a MRO Capacity or Capability programme, you will be:\nAccountable for the successful delivery to cost, specification and time for a defined package of work within a project. You will secure and manage the provision of resources needed for the project activity, from internal and/or external providers.\nResponsible for the creation and management of an integrated set of plans / schedules. Develop and secure budgets for the project(s) and control the forecast and actual costs against the allocated budget.\nEstablish, develop and maintain the documentation necessary to deliver the package(s) of work within the project. Act as the focal point and escalation route for all aspects related to the packages of work within the project.\nIdentify, address, and resolve differences between individuals and / or interest groups. Organize and chair schedule review meetings and report areas where executive decisions need to be made.\nWho we are looking for:\nBeing a part of Rolls-Royce you’ll know we put safety first, do the right thing, keep it simple and make a difference. These principles form our behaviours. 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