Project Manager

Job Description

Project Manager

Full Time

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

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

Regional Benefits

Generous Annual Leave

Retirement Savings through the Rolls Royce Retirement Savings Trust

Group Life Assurance provides for a lump sum benefit if you die whilst employed by Rolls-Royce

Group Income Protection provides an income in the event that you are unable to work due to illness or injury

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Employee Assistance (EAP) and Live Well programmes

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: 22nd June 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

Information Technology

Posting Date

08 Jun 2026; 00:06

Posting End Date

22 Jun 2026