GCAP Digital Solutions Lead

Rolls-Royce plc; Bristol; Hybrid; GBP 60,000 - GBP 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading aerospace and defense firm in Bristol is seeking a Digital Solutions Lead to develop digital capabilities across the engine supply chain. This hybrid role involves leading IT strategies, collaborating with stakeholders, and ensuring compliance within a high-performance culture. Candidates should possess a TOGAF qualification, excellent communication skills, and experience in the defense industry's digital solutions. Join the firm to influence innovative technologies supporting a diverse, inclusive workplace.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Bonus

Employee support assistance

Employee discounts

Flexible working arrangements

Qualifications

• Proven ability to develop strategy and roadmaps based on programme timescales.
• Demonstrable experience of IT delivery processes and architectures.
• Experience working internationally or with a broad range of external stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Lead the understanding and development of requirements and solutions.
• Own the roadmap and strategy for deployment of digital capabilities.
• Provide guidance on process, methods, and technology.

Skills

Knowledge of IT and Digital solutions in the defence industry

Excellent communication skills

Experience in high compliance environments

Experience with digital tools and processes

Education

TOGAF qualification or relevant experience

Job description

GCAP Digital Solutions Lead page is loaded## GCAP Digital Solutions Leadlocations: Bristoltime type: Full timeposted on: Posted Todayjob requisition id: JR6148436## **Job Description****Job Title: *Digital Solution Lead*****Working Pattern: Hybrid Working (3 days a week in Bristol office)****Working location: *Bristol***An exciting opportunity for a Digital Solutions Lead is available within our Global Combat Air Programme IT team.At Rolls-Royce, we pioneer the power that matters to our customers, to society and to the planet.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.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 offer excellent development, a competitive salary and exceptional benefits. These include bonus, employee support assistance and employee discounts.Your needs are as unique as you are, so we encourage flexible working arrangements, so you can always be at your best.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**What you will be doing:***You will work closely with programme stakeholders, internally and externally, to provide IT and digital expertise across a wide range of topics, with a particular focus on developing digital capabilities across the engine supply chain. This will include the following:** Lead the understanding and development of requirements and solutions to resolve business problems.* Own the roadmap and strategy for deployment of digital supply chain capabilities for the programme, and ensure it is fully integrated with Rolls-Royce's broader digital and IT strategy* Lead discussions with international programme partners on the implementation of digital solutions for the supply chain.* Provide guidance on process, methods and technology to the wider team.* Supporting compliance and governance across GCAP governance boards and provide input to Defence IT/Central IT governance**Who we’re looking for:**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. Further to our behaviours and values, we are looking for:* Knowledge of IT and Digital solutions in the defence industry and experience of working in a high compliance environment* Demonstrable knowledge and experience of IT delivery processes and architectures* TOGAF qualification or relevant experience in domains such as systems requirements development, solution and enterprise architecture, solution design and IT project delivery* Ability to develop strategy and roadmaps based on programme timescales and capability requirements* Excellent communication skills with the ability to work with senior business stakeholders and bring technical concepts and roadmaps to life* Experience of working internationally or with a broad range of external stakeholders* Demonstrable knowledge of working in a complex supply chain and experience of the typical digital tools, methods and processes that are usedTo work for the Rolls-Royce Defence business an individual has to hold a Security Check clearance. Rolls-Royce will support the application for Security Clearance if you do not currently already have this in place. Due to the nature of work the business conducts and the protection of certain assets we can only progress applications from individuals who are a UK national or, in MoD approved cases, a dual national.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 thriveClosing date: 20/02/26Grade: Technical and Professional Level CFor more Information please contact: Chris JefferiesAs 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**Information Technology## **Posting Date**06 Feb 2026; 00:02## **Posting End Date**19 Feb 2026