Project / Programme Executive

Job Title: Project / Programme Executive

Type: Full Time

Location: Al Riyadh – KSA

Why Rolls-Royce?

We're the second largest global provider of defence aero-engine products and services globally with 16,000 engines in the service of 160 customers in 100 countries.

Our engines power aircraft in every major sector, including transport, combat, patrol, trainers, helicopters and unmanned aerial vehicles.

At Rolls-Royce, we pioneer cutting-edge technologies that deliver the cleanest, safest and most competitive solutions to our planet’s vital power needs. We embrace the power of data and technology and aim to be Digital First in everything we do. 

Work with us and we’ll welcome you into an inclusive culture, one that invests in your continuous learning and development, and gives you access to a wide breadth and depth of experience.

We’ll provide an environment where you can be yourself. An inclusive, digital-first culture that invests in you, gives you a platform for continuous learning, and access to an incredible breadth and depth of opportunities to grow your career.

We offer excellent development, a competitive salary and exceptional benefits. These include bonus, employee support assistance and employee discounts.

What you will do;

The Programme Executive – Defence Engines will be accountable for managing and delivering the contracted defence business for the RRSAL primarily covering any Defence Programme in KSA/Region including EJ200, RB199 and Adour programmes.

The role leads the RRSAL interface with the RR Defence, Euro jet and Turbo-Union JV and Local Entities and leads new /contract renewal business campaigns.

Key Accountabilities

• Manage and deliver all RRSAL contracted business, leading the customer interface management.                                                      
• Ensure the enabling capability to deliver contract requirements is in place.                           
• Manage the interface with the RR Defence Eurojet and Turbo-Union JVs and performance manage the EUROJET or Turbo-Union to meet contracted requirements.                                      
• Manage all major and minor suppliers supporting RRSAL Defence contracts, such as SAFRAN, MEPC or any other supplier.
• Resolve Defence engine customer issues and maintain targeted customer satisfaction levels.
• Flow relevant aftermarket contract requirements to Services Value Streams - New Material, Used Material, MRO and Availability     
• Deliver budgeted financial performance (P&L) including Op cost constraints                      
• Lead RRSAL win business campaigns                                                 
• Act as an intelligent customer for the business to improve customer satisfaction.   
• Lead the programme team to achieve upper quartile employee engagement and satisfaction scores.                                                 
• Define and monitor business performance metrics related to delivery of managed activities

Qualifications & Requirements

• Extensive experience of operating within the RR Defence organisation                                  
• Extensive  experience of managing Engine repair service / Availability contracts with direct customer interface management             
• Internal and External stakeholder management experience                                                    
• Previous experience managing a P&L                                                
• People Management experience                                                        
• Qualified to a degree level        

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. And the more perspectives we have, the more successful we’ll be. By building a culture of respect and appreciation, 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 18.03.25