Job Description
Head of Operations IT Solutions Delivery
Full-time
Derby/Hybrid
Rolls-Royce offers an exciting opportunity to join as the Head of Operations IT Solutions Delivery within the Engineering & Manufacturing IT team within Digital & IT. This role leads a high performing global internal & external team on delivering IT capability for Manufacturing Execution and Shop Floor and Test Bed Systems. This role reports directly to the Senior Vice President - Engineering & Manufacturing IT Solutions
The Head of Operations IT Solution Delivery is an exciting and varied role focused on the manufacturing and test bed IT arena and is accountable for delivering a portfolio of world class capability solutions meeting business requirements whilst aligning to the overall IT strategy and total cost targets.
To be successful in this role you need to be able to manage and influence senior business leaders as well as work closely with a range of Engineering, Manufacturing and IT professionals.
The role will require an individual with the ability to flex their communication style depending on the audience, be a strong influencer with a focus on maximising Business Value, have an ability to tell a story and paint the picture to ensure buy in and advocacy at all levels. The role leads a global team comprising internal and external resources and therefore requires a person with excellent leadership skills to nurture and grow the talent
Why Rolls-Royce?
Rolls-Royce is one of the most enduring and iconic brands in the world and has been at the forefront of innovation for over a century. We design, build and service systems that provide critical power to customers where safety and reliability are paramount.
We are proud to be a force for progress, powering, protecting and connecting people everywhere and we want to ensure that the excellence and ingenuity that has shaped our history continues into our future, and we need people like you to come and join us on this journey.
What we offer
We offer excellent development opportunities, a competitive salary, and exceptional benefits. These include bonus, employee support assistance and employee discounts.
Your needs are as unique as you are. We encourage flexible working arrangements and support hybrid working wherever possible, so you can always be at your best - wherever and whenever you work.
What you will be doing:
- Senior leadership of the IT Operations portfolio including:
- Engagement & influence of senior business leaders
- Accurate and timely delivery of Management Information and reporting
- Financial management and reporting
- Leadership and development of a high performing team
- Communication, engagement & delivery of the Digital & IT strategy
- E2E accountability for the total cost of ownership of products within their leadership
- Drive and influence delivery vendor strategy, engagement, performance and deliverables
- Focal for innovation within their capability leadership
- Provide Level 3 or niche service capability support as required
Who we’re looking for:
- Leadership and influencing
- Project, Programme and Portfolio Management (for both Agile and Waterfall)
- Commercial acumen
- Business acumen
- Service Management
- Making the complex simple
At Rolls-Royce we put safety first, do the right thing, keep it simple and make a difference. These principles form the behaviours that guide us and are an essential component of our assessment process.
They are the fundamental qualities that we seek for all roles and for this role we are looking for someone with:
We are an equal opportunities employer. We’re committed to developing a diverse workforce and an inclusive working environment. We believe that people from different backgrounds and cultures give us different perspectives which are crucial to innovation and problem solving. We believe the more diverse perspectives we have, the more successful we’ll be. By building a culture of caring and belonging, we give everyone who works here the opportunity to realise their full potential.
You can learn more about our global Inclusion strategy at Our people | Rolls-Royce
Closing Date: 20th January 2025
Job Category
Information Technology
Posting Date
18 Dec 2024; 00:12
Posting End Date
20 Jan 2025