Job Description
Digital Manufacturing Operations Manager
Derby – Hybrid (3 days a week onsite)
37 hours per week
An exciting opportunity has arisen within the Central ET&S (Engineering, Technology and Safety) Digital Manufacturing team for a Digital Manufacturing Operations Manager.
The ET&S Digital team is a delivery-focused group responsible for supporting, developing, and leading the deployment of digital solutions across the organisation.
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.
Key Accountabilities
The ET&S Digital team is a delivery-focused group responsible for supporting, developing, and leading the deployment of digital solutions across the organisation.
In this role, you will lead and develop a team of Digital Manufacturing Engineers operating across multiple manufacturing and assembly facilities, supporting major programmes both internally and within the external supply chain. You will also play a key role in the execution of the Group Digital & IT Strategy, ensuring alignment with business objectives and delivering measurable outcomes.
We are seeking candidates with strong experience in Digital Manufacturing, proven capability in programme leadership, and a successful track record of driving strategy and delivering results.
- Leading and developing a team of Digital Manufacturing Engineers across multiple manufacturing and assembly sites, supporting both internal operations and external supply chains.
- Ensuring all major programmes and projects incorporate appropriate Digital Manufacturing content and adhere to DMIP governance standards.
- Acting as the primary interface with business Digital Manufacturing Managers to support programme deployment and delivery.
- Collaborating with cross-functional teams including Group IT, Operations, PMO, and Finance to ensure alignment and effective delivery of digital initiatives.
- Championing the value and benefits of Digital Manufacturing across wider business functions to drive engagement and adoption.
- Supporting the development of critical Digital Manufacturing skills and digital awareness throughout the organisation at all levels.
- Managing relationships and communications with stakeholders at all levels of the business.
- Partnering with Digital Manufacturing Specialists to define, develop, and implement digital strategies and roadmaps.
Who we are looking for:
Qualifications:
- Degree or HNC/D in a relevant engineering discipline, or equivalent significant experience.
Essential Skills & Experience:
- Strong knowledge of Digital Manufacturing implementation processes and best practices.
- Demonstrated ability to influence working practices and drive cultural and operational change.
- Proven experience managing multiple workstreams and balancing priorities across complex stakeholder groups.
- Excellent communication, interpersonal, and relationship-building skills across all organisational levels.
- Experience in leading change initiatives, ideally within operational or manufacturing environments.
- Demonstrated experience in training, mentoring, and coaching others to develop capability and embed new ways of working.
What we offer:
- Competitive Salary
- Annual bonus up to 10% + Long Term Incentive plan 5%
- 6x Annual Salary Life Assurance
- Health and Wellbeing initiatives
- Family Friendly policies
- 25 days annual leave + BHs + Additional gifted days throughout the year
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.
Job Category
Manufacturing Engineering