Project Manager

Project Manager

Derby or Bristol (Hybrid -  min 3 days on site)

Full Time

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a number of Project Managers to join the Team in Derby or Bristol.  This is a Delivery Role reporting to the VP M&A and Programme Delivery.

This role is the Project based role operating across the entire domain portfolio for delivery.  You will be working across D&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 Eco system Partners and drive effective engagement to deliver quality outcomes on time and to cost whilst measuring and reporting project progress, risk and issues in line with the cadence defined by PMO (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, PO, PMO 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 D&IT strategy
• Delivering the more strategic, large-scale Programs where required
• Developing and improving the systems and processes for Enterprise Systems delivery

Why join Rolls-Royce?

Work with us and we’ll welcome you into a culture of caring and belonging where you can be yourself. We will listen first, embrace feedback and act with integrity. We will invest in your continuous learning and development, and make sure you have access to a wide breadth and depth of opportunities to grow your career and make a difference.

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

Hybrid working is a way in which our people can balance their time between the office, home or another remote location.  It’s a locally managed and flexed informal discretionary arrangement.  As a minimum we’re all expected to attend the workplace for collaboration and other specific reasons, on average three days per week. Discover more on our GBS Service Portal about hybrid working.

Preferred requirements:

• Extensive project, delivery experience in a complex, fast paced environment
• You will be able to demonstrate deep understanding of the tools and techniques for effective program, 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 program 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 program delivery tools, techniques and governance processes

Please be aware that the priority will be given to employees identified as being at high risk. 

The professional level and salary of the position will be dependent on the skills and experience of the successful candidate but is anticipated to be Level C.

We encourage applications from candidates with relevant experience from any grade.

It is advised that you inform your current manager of your application for this role. 

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 is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to any protected characteristics.

Grade: Level C

Closing Date: 23rd December 2025

For further information please contact: Tom Carey

Recruiter: Alison Haw – [email protected]