Rolls-Royce - Senior Vice President - Value Stream, Trent 7000 Programme
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Senior Vice President - Value Stream Trent 7000 Programme Role Purpose The SVP - Value Stream Trent 7000 is the leader accountable for the end-to-end performance of one of Rolls-Royce’s flagship civil engine programmes. This role carries full enterprise P&L ownership across the Trent 7000 lifecycle, spanning aftermarket services, fleet performance and long-term value generation. The SVP is responsible for delivering sustainable profitability, strong cash generation and long-term platform competitiveness while ensuring world-class product reliability and operational excellence. Operating within the Trent Fleet & Mature Engines value stream, the role oversees the complete commercial and operational performance of the Trent 7000 programme. The value stream model brings together engineering, operations, supply chain, aftermarket and commercial teams into a single integrated organisation accountable for delivering programme profitability from engine delivery through to the full lifecycle of the fleet in service. The SVP will lead the integrated value stream organisation to ensure alignment across all functions, mobilising cross-functional teams to maximise lifecycle value, strengthen customer relationships and maintain Rolls-Royce’s leadership position in widebody propulsion. Key Responsibilities Enterprise P&L Leadership • Own the end-to-end Trent 7000 value stream P&L, delivering revenue growth, margin expansion and cash generation across the engine lifecycle., • Lead commercial strategy and execution to maximise lifecycle value from both original equipment and aftermarket services., • Drive disciplined capital allocation and investment decisions to optimise long-term returns. Lifecycle Value Creation • Improve fleet reliability, time on wing and shop visits to enhance lifecycle profitability and customer value., • Translate operational, engineering and fleet performance into clear financial outcomes and value drivers., • Implement strategies to maximise revenue while reducing cost and operational complexity. Customer and Commercial Leadership • Act as a senior interface with customers and partners, strengthening strategic relationships and securing future volumes., • Lead complex commercial negotiations to protect margins and enhance long-term programme profitability., • Shape profitable growth through pricing discipline, lifecycle value optimisation and commercial strategy. Integrated Value Stream Leadership • Lead and mobilise cross-functional teams across engineering, operations, supply chain, aftermarket and commercial functions., • Drive enterprise transformation across the value stream to improve operational performance, product reliability and customer satisfaction., • Create a culture of accountability, performance and leadership capability across the organisation. Strategic Programme Delivery • Deliver key programme milestones while maintaining strong fleet health and product performance., • Develop and execute a multi-year strategic roadmap for the Trent 7000 programme focused on long-term growth, profitability and platform competitiveness., • Ensure the highest standards of product safety, regulatory compliance and operational integrity. Key Outcomes Success in the role will be measured through: • Sustainable revenue growth and improved programme margins, • Reduced cost base and improved working capital performance, • Improved fleet reliability and time on wing, • Optimised shop visit economics and lifecycle profitability, • Stronger airline and airframer relationships, • Delivery of a clear and executable long-term value stream strategy Value Stream Leadership Expectations The SVP will demonstrate leadership across 4 core dimensions of value stream leadership: Value Intelligence • End-to-end P&L ownership, • Decisive capital reallocation, • Portfolio exit and reinvestment discipline, • Risk-adjusted scenario modelling, • Translating operational performance into financial value, • Performance management around true economic drivers Customer & Market Advantage • Driving pricing power and margin architecture, • Expanding total addressable market opportunities, • Lifecycle value optimisation across the installed fleet, • Investment decisions grounded in clear economic logic, • Commercial trade-offs aligned to long-term value creation Enterprise Orchestration • Mobilise capital, talent and governance across the organisation, • Integrate engineering, operations and commercial levers, • Lead cross-lifecycle resource and investment trade-offs, • Strengthen leadership capability and succession depth, • Participate in enterprise capital allocation and portfolio governance Leadership, Resilience and Judgement • Recognising strategic inflection points, • Operating with decision velocity under ambiguity, • Leading through complex operational and commercial challenges, • Providing clear narratives for senior leadership and stakeholders, • Demonstrating resilience and enterprise leadership under pressure Candidate Profile The successful candidate will be a proven enterprise leader capable of operating at the intersection of commercial, operational and engineering excellence. This role requires a leader who can combine strong financial and commercial leadership with deep technical understanding to drive lifecycle value across a complex global product platform. Experience • Proven P&L leadership in a complex, high-value global business environment, with the ability to optimise revenue, control costs and deliver strong financial performance., • Engineering background or strong technical credibility, enabling effective engagement with engineering and product teams on reliability, fleet performance and lifecycle cost drivers., • Significant experience operating within aftermarket services or lifecycle-based business models, including long-term service agreements., • Strong commercial capability with experience managing strategic customers and complex negotiations., • Deep financial acumen with the ability to translate operational and technical performance into profitability, cash generation and return on capital., • Experience leading large cross-functional organisations across engineering, operations, supply chain and commercial functions., • Strong understanding of product lifecycle economics, reliability and fleet performance drivers., • Experience operating within a highly regulated environment with responsibility for product safety and regulatory compliance., • Experience within commercial aviation or complex engineered product industries with significant aftermarket revenue streams is highly desirable. A significant proportion of programme profitability is generated through the aftermarket lifecycle of the installed fleet, and the SVP will play a critical role in maximising long-term value through service strategy, reliability improvements and lifecycle commercial optimisation. Strategic Importance The Trent 7000 platform is central to Rolls-Royce’s widebody civil engine portfolio and represents a significant long-term revenue stream across both original equipment and aftermarket services. The SVP Value Stream will play a critical leadership role in safeguarding and enhancing the long-term value of the programme by: • Driving sustainable lifecycle profitability across the installed fleet, • Ensuring industrial performance and supply chain resilience, • Strengthening strategic partnerships with airlines and airframers, • Delivering improved reliability and aftermarket service performance, • Positioning the Trent 7000 platform for sustained competitiveness in global civil aviation This role is pivotal to the long-term commercial success of Rolls-Royce Civil Aerospace.