Rolls Royce
City, Derby
Job Description Chief of Digital Operations Derby (Hybrid - min 3 days on site) Full Time 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. An exciting opportunity has arisen within the Central ET&S (Engineering, Technology and Safety) Digital Manufacturing team for a Chief of Digital Operations. This is a Senior Leadership Role reporting to the Head of Manufacturing Processes and Systems. The ET&S Digital team is a delivery-focused group responsible for supporting, developing, and leading the deployment of digital solutions across the organisation. Working closely with Information Technology, Design and Operations, the Chief of Digital Operations will be accountable for creating a comprehensive suite of digital capability that transforms the way that our domestic manufacturing footprint operates. Key Accountabilities: As the Chief of Digital Operations, you will lead the team and have technical accountability for the creation and deployment of our digital capabilities within our domestic manufacturing ecosystem. 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. What you will be doing: Leading and developing a team of Digital Manufacturing Engineers across multiple manufacturing and assembly sites, supporting both internal operations and external supply chains. 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. Accountable for ensuring that all technologies developed and deployed within the business are in full compliance to Health, Safety & Environmental Standards and meet the expectations of the Zero Harm programme. Accountable for ensuring that digital systems risks are understood and mitigated, and for promoting a product safety culture in the organisation. Create a culture of zero defects within the organisation. Ensure that digital systems within the business are developed and deployed to support Right First Time manufacture. Operate as an active member of the global Digital Manufacturing leadership team, supporting cross-business and sector collaboration, knowledge sharing, skills and process development to best utilise the available resources to deliver business needs and priorities. Preferred requirements: 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. Project Planning and control techniques Broad knowledge of Manufacturing Engineering Processes Understanding for driving Operational Performance What we offer: We offer excellent development opportunities, a competitive salary, and exceptional benefits. These include bonus, employee support assistance and employee discounts. 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. Rolls-Royce are committed to being a respectful, inclusive, and non-discriminatory workplace where individuality is valued, diverse perspectives fuel innovation, and everyone can thrive. Closing date: 11th January 2026 As part of our selection process, candidates in certain locations may be asked to complete an online assessment, which can include cognitive and behavioural aptitude testing relevant to the role. If required, full instructions for the next steps will be provided. Job Category Manufacturing Engineering Posting Date 23 Dec 2025; 00:12 Posting End Date 11 Jan 2026PandoLogic.
Job Description Chief of Digital Operations Derby (Hybrid - min 3 days on site) Full Time 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. An exciting opportunity has arisen within the Central ET&S (Engineering, Technology and Safety) Digital Manufacturing team for a Chief of Digital Operations. This is a Senior Leadership Role reporting to the Head of Manufacturing Processes and Systems. The ET&S Digital team is a delivery-focused group responsible for supporting, developing, and leading the deployment of digital solutions across the organisation. Working closely with Information Technology, Design and Operations, the Chief of Digital Operations will be accountable for creating a comprehensive suite of digital capability that transforms the way that our domestic manufacturing footprint operates. Key Accountabilities: As the Chief of Digital Operations, you will lead the team and have technical accountability for the creation and deployment of our digital capabilities within our domestic manufacturing ecosystem. 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. What you will be doing: Leading and developing a team of Digital Manufacturing Engineers across multiple manufacturing and assembly sites, supporting both internal operations and external supply chains. 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. Accountable for ensuring that all technologies developed and deployed within the business are in full compliance to Health, Safety & Environmental Standards and meet the expectations of the Zero Harm programme. Accountable for ensuring that digital systems risks are understood and mitigated, and for promoting a product safety culture in the organisation. Create a culture of zero defects within the organisation. Ensure that digital systems within the business are developed and deployed to support Right First Time manufacture. Operate as an active member of the global Digital Manufacturing leadership team, supporting cross-business and sector collaboration, knowledge sharing, skills and process development to best utilise the available resources to deliver business needs and priorities. Preferred requirements: 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. Project Planning and control techniques Broad knowledge of Manufacturing Engineering Processes Understanding for driving Operational Performance What we offer: We offer excellent development opportunities, a competitive salary, and exceptional benefits. These include bonus, employee support assistance and employee discounts. 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. Rolls-Royce are committed to being a respectful, inclusive, and non-discriminatory workplace where individuality is valued, diverse perspectives fuel innovation, and everyone can thrive. Closing date: 11th January 2026 As part of our selection process, candidates in certain locations may be asked to complete an online assessment, which can include cognitive and behavioural aptitude testing relevant to the role. If required, full instructions for the next steps will be provided. Job Category Manufacturing Engineering Posting Date 23 Dec 2025; 00:12 Posting End Date 11 Jan 2026PandoLogic.
Frieze
City Of Westminster, London
Chief Operations Officer, Frieze Location: Central London plus onsite for our global portfolio of events. At Frieze we believe art is vital to communities and cultures. Bringing together galleries, artists, institutions, and art lovers all over the world to make art flourish. Frieze began in 1991 as frieze magazine which to this day publishes 8 editions per year. Today Frieze is a media and events company that comprises seven international art fairs: Frieze London, Frieze Los Angeles, Frieze New York, Frieze Seoul, Frieze Masters, EXPO CHICAGO and the Armory Show. At each fair Frieze publishes a magazine to amplify the reach of the event. The host cities are galvanised by our presence with events and openings curated by galleries, museums, brands and Frieze itself throughout the week of the fair. In addition, we have , the definitive online resource for contemporary art and culture, and a membership programme Frieze Connect, which gives access to Frieze both digitally and physically. Frieze has two permanent gallery spaces 9 Cork Street in London and Frieze House in Seoul. In 2026 Abu Dhabi Art Fair will become Frieze Abu Dhabi, run in partnership with the Abu Dhabi Department of Culture & Tourism. The Chief Operations Officer (COO) works closely with the CEO, Frieze management team and the MARI Group. Frieze is part of MARI, a new group created by Ari Emanuel and Mark Shapiro dedicated to the premium live events space. The mission for the COO is to ensure the effective running of operations, primarily within the art fairs, develop the scalability of the business to enable further growth, ensure that there are sustainable long term venue plans and strong venue relationships for each host cities and help maximise the profitability of all elements of the Frieze business through efficient and strategic procurement plans. In addition, this role will play an active role advising the CEO, Frieze management team and MARI leadership team on key business initiatives as well as playing an active role in company-wide initiatives & decision making as part of the Frieze management team. The COO will have responsibility for the following teams: Events Production, Digital and Data and Fair Operations. They will also be the person responsible within Frieze for ensuring that Legal and Insurance risks are managed effectively between Frieze and MARI. Events Production: Manage and develop a professional and customer focused team able to meet the needs of the business and its customers Responsible for venue search and developing strong venue relationships that effectively support the gallery team to deliver a sustainable, long term venue plan for existing and new fairs Ensure that Frieze's major cost line (production) is well managed and procurement efficient At the same time ensure that Production, H&S and litigation risks are well managed Identify opportunities to look at alternate, more cost-effective production models e.g. insourcing vs outsourcing, rental vs ownership and vertical integration in the supply chain Champion sustainability through the supply chain During Fairs act as "Chief of Staff" and run the Major Incident Response team coordinating the decision cycle for assessing and responding to a major incident. Digital and Data: Manage Director of Digital and Head of Data and their associated teams that are responsible for all Frieze customer facing digital platforms and audience data management and insight Ensure overall resilience and security of platforms in partnerships with the MARI central team Work closely with wider Frieze business to ensure that customer facing platforms and processes meet the needs of our audience and demonstrate the highest quality in customer experience Ensure business priorities are managed in a transparent way through a digital roadmap and that key projects are delivered to time and budget Identify opportunities for digital and data to improve customer experience for existing Frieze products as well as new business development opportunities where digital and data can support the growth of the business. Legal & Insurance: Act as lynchpin between MARI Legal and Frieze business partners to ensure that Frieze / MARI corporate legal risks are being properly considered for all key contracts Ensure that MARI Legal are being kept abreast of Frieze business development Sign off on material contracts entered into by the business In partnership with MARI Insurance and Frieze business partners ensure that Frieze has the correct insurance in place as the business evolves Office Operations: Oversee the management of Frieze estate in all locations, working with designated contacts to ensure they are run smoothly and are compliant with local Health & Safety legislation Ensure that the lease and sub-let arrangements are regularly reviewed and new agreements signed when required Maintain relationships with the key stakeholders, e.g. landlords, tenants and property lawyers Fair Operations: Oversee staff that manage staff travel to and from the fairs. Ensure traveller lists are optimised in consultation with Frieze Finance team and suitable group accommodation is booked Ensure onsite operations for permanent and temp staff run smoothly Skills & Qualifications: A COO with significant leadership experience in a consumer facing organisation. Experience within events preferred though not disqualifying. Strong interest in the arts and the brand would be an advantage Experience of working cross borders is helpful, particularly in the UK and US A strong change manager, who can demonstrate that they have developed scalable and efficient teams, processes and systems as a business has grown whilst maintaining day-to-day control Experience working in fast moving growth organisations Strong leadership and influencing skills across all areas of a business Proven communicator who is clear and concise and empathetic Voices an opinion and makes creative suggestions Team player Takes responsibility and follows through on commitments/decisions made Good record for hiring and retaining quality staff Open to criticism and feedback - wants to learn and constantly improve Our Diversity & Inclusion Statement Frieze unites people in our love of the arts. We understand this can only be accomplished when we harness the entirety of our company and lead with a lens of diversity, equity and inclusion in everything we do. As a global company that drives culture, we are committed to practicing anti-discrimination including race, gender identity, sexual orientation and disability, together with artists, writers and cultural practitioners from all backgrounds. There is still much work to be done to address systemic inequality and discrimination within the arts and culture industry, and we are dedicated to making progress both within our own organization and the art world at large.
Chief Operations Officer, Frieze Location: Central London plus onsite for our global portfolio of events. At Frieze we believe art is vital to communities and cultures. Bringing together galleries, artists, institutions, and art lovers all over the world to make art flourish. Frieze began in 1991 as frieze magazine which to this day publishes 8 editions per year. Today Frieze is a media and events company that comprises seven international art fairs: Frieze London, Frieze Los Angeles, Frieze New York, Frieze Seoul, Frieze Masters, EXPO CHICAGO and the Armory Show. At each fair Frieze publishes a magazine to amplify the reach of the event. The host cities are galvanised by our presence with events and openings curated by galleries, museums, brands and Frieze itself throughout the week of the fair. In addition, we have , the definitive online resource for contemporary art and culture, and a membership programme Frieze Connect, which gives access to Frieze both digitally and physically. Frieze has two permanent gallery spaces 9 Cork Street in London and Frieze House in Seoul. In 2026 Abu Dhabi Art Fair will become Frieze Abu Dhabi, run in partnership with the Abu Dhabi Department of Culture & Tourism. The Chief Operations Officer (COO) works closely with the CEO, Frieze management team and the MARI Group. Frieze is part of MARI, a new group created by Ari Emanuel and Mark Shapiro dedicated to the premium live events space. The mission for the COO is to ensure the effective running of operations, primarily within the art fairs, develop the scalability of the business to enable further growth, ensure that there are sustainable long term venue plans and strong venue relationships for each host cities and help maximise the profitability of all elements of the Frieze business through efficient and strategic procurement plans. In addition, this role will play an active role advising the CEO, Frieze management team and MARI leadership team on key business initiatives as well as playing an active role in company-wide initiatives & decision making as part of the Frieze management team. The COO will have responsibility for the following teams: Events Production, Digital and Data and Fair Operations. They will also be the person responsible within Frieze for ensuring that Legal and Insurance risks are managed effectively between Frieze and MARI. Events Production: Manage and develop a professional and customer focused team able to meet the needs of the business and its customers Responsible for venue search and developing strong venue relationships that effectively support the gallery team to deliver a sustainable, long term venue plan for existing and new fairs Ensure that Frieze's major cost line (production) is well managed and procurement efficient At the same time ensure that Production, H&S and litigation risks are well managed Identify opportunities to look at alternate, more cost-effective production models e.g. insourcing vs outsourcing, rental vs ownership and vertical integration in the supply chain Champion sustainability through the supply chain During Fairs act as "Chief of Staff" and run the Major Incident Response team coordinating the decision cycle for assessing and responding to a major incident. Digital and Data: Manage Director of Digital and Head of Data and their associated teams that are responsible for all Frieze customer facing digital platforms and audience data management and insight Ensure overall resilience and security of platforms in partnerships with the MARI central team Work closely with wider Frieze business to ensure that customer facing platforms and processes meet the needs of our audience and demonstrate the highest quality in customer experience Ensure business priorities are managed in a transparent way through a digital roadmap and that key projects are delivered to time and budget Identify opportunities for digital and data to improve customer experience for existing Frieze products as well as new business development opportunities where digital and data can support the growth of the business. Legal & Insurance: Act as lynchpin between MARI Legal and Frieze business partners to ensure that Frieze / MARI corporate legal risks are being properly considered for all key contracts Ensure that MARI Legal are being kept abreast of Frieze business development Sign off on material contracts entered into by the business In partnership with MARI Insurance and Frieze business partners ensure that Frieze has the correct insurance in place as the business evolves Office Operations: Oversee the management of Frieze estate in all locations, working with designated contacts to ensure they are run smoothly and are compliant with local Health & Safety legislation Ensure that the lease and sub-let arrangements are regularly reviewed and new agreements signed when required Maintain relationships with the key stakeholders, e.g. landlords, tenants and property lawyers Fair Operations: Oversee staff that manage staff travel to and from the fairs. Ensure traveller lists are optimised in consultation with Frieze Finance team and suitable group accommodation is booked Ensure onsite operations for permanent and temp staff run smoothly Skills & Qualifications: A COO with significant leadership experience in a consumer facing organisation. Experience within events preferred though not disqualifying. Strong interest in the arts and the brand would be an advantage Experience of working cross borders is helpful, particularly in the UK and US A strong change manager, who can demonstrate that they have developed scalable and efficient teams, processes and systems as a business has grown whilst maintaining day-to-day control Experience working in fast moving growth organisations Strong leadership and influencing skills across all areas of a business Proven communicator who is clear and concise and empathetic Voices an opinion and makes creative suggestions Team player Takes responsibility and follows through on commitments/decisions made Good record for hiring and retaining quality staff Open to criticism and feedback - wants to learn and constantly improve Our Diversity & Inclusion Statement Frieze unites people in our love of the arts. We understand this can only be accomplished when we harness the entirety of our company and lead with a lens of diversity, equity and inclusion in everything we do. As a global company that drives culture, we are committed to practicing anti-discrimination including race, gender identity, sexual orientation and disability, together with artists, writers and cultural practitioners from all backgrounds. There is still much work to be done to address systemic inequality and discrimination within the arts and culture industry, and we are dedicated to making progress both within our own organization and the art world at large.
