Project Manager

Rolls-Royce • Full-time • Derby - D Site - Alstom Building (UK-IC-9001), United Kingdom • 14h ago

Job Description

Project Manager

Derby or Bristol (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 for a world class Project Manager to join the Team in Derby or Bristol. This demanding Delivery Role reports to the VP M&A and Programme Delivery.

Digital & IT has developed a five year strategy, supporting the ongoing transformation within Rolls-Royce. Executing against this strategy with pace and intensity is key to deliver Rolls-Royce’s longer-term corporate ambitions. This role is a project delivery role operating across the entire IT domain portfolio and supports this strategy by providing enterprise applications used by colleagues around the world in multiple businesses. You will be working across Digital & IT and will be required to effectively engage with the other delivery teams as required. As a Project Manager, you will be required to work with Ecosystem partners and suppliers to deliver the required outcomes, including schedule, cost, scope, and ultimately business results. You will need to build effective engagement to ensure success. Project progress, risk and issues will be reported in line with the cadence defined by PPMO (Project Portfolio Management Office)

What you will be doing:

As a Project Manager, you will be accountable for the creation and agreement of the delivery plan for Enterprise projects in addition to:

The quality assurance and sign off of any and all 3rd party Statements of Work
The establishment of the delivery framework for delivery; scheme, Purchase Orders, PPMO Gate review etc.
The time, cost and quality deliverables for projects
Managing commitments and escalations both internally and with external providers
Ensure risk and issue processes are upheld and are actioned
Providing the necessary level of reporting and financial management as required by PPMO
Ensures that project and quality plans are prepared and provides regular reports to stakeholders, steering reviews / governance
Providing portfolio level oversight for finance and supplier performance
Assuring that the plan focusses on the priorities of the business and is aligned with Digital & IT strategy
Delivering the more strategic, large-scale programmes where required
Developing and improving the systems and processes for Enterprise Systems delivery

Preferred requirements:

Extensive project, delivery experience in a complex, fast paced, demanding environment
You will be able to demonstrate deep understanding of the tools and techniques for effective programme, resource and risk management
Strong stakeholder management skills with the ability to influence
You will be commercially astute and able to effectively craft, agree and deliver against contract
You will have an analytical mind and will be able to manage complex scenarios whist being able to communicate effectively at the right level across the organisation
You will be delivery focussed, confident and able to make and stand by decisions
Have experience of working in a project and programme delivery focused environment
Be an excellent communicator at all levels of the business. Able to convert ideas into a structured narrative for the building and execution of a plan
Be able to build and nurture a network internally and with 3rd parties to effectively deliver requirements
Have a proven record of project delivery with an expert understanding of project and programme delivery tools, techniques and governance processes

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: 2nd April 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.