Project Manager

Project Manager

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

Full Time

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

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.

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.

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.

 This job is advertised at the grades shown, and this is the desired operating level for this role. 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.   

Closing Date: 5th March 2026