IT Project Manager - Submarines at Rolls-Royce in Derby, England, United Kingdom | Kablio

Role

Description

scope management

project planning

team leadership

stakeholder escalations

technology awareness

budget control

Accountable for accepting the project definitions scope requirements from the Business Partner to convert into and mobilise a project.
Plan, organize, coordinate and lead the project team, taking appropriate action where team performance deviate.
Manages escalations with stakeholders both internally and with any Supply Chain Supplier/Vendors.
Maintains an awareness of developing technologies and their application and takes some responsibility for driving own development.
Monitors and controls resources, revenue and capital costs against the project budget and manages expectations of all stakeholders

Requirements

communication

leadership

chartered

prince2

waterfall

itil

Ability to communicate effectively to both technical and non-technical audiences.
Proven ability to plan, schedule and monitor work to meet time and quality targets.
Experience of leading and working in a global business environment and managing distributed teams, selecting appropriately from applicable standards, methods, tools and applications.
Degree qualified or equivalent experience in a relevant discipline, with chartered status preferred. Recognised Project Management qualification (e.g. PRINCE2, APM, Agile)
Demonstrated project leadership in delivering a range and variety of complex technical and/or professional work activities/projects using structured programme methodologies covering technical, financial and quality aspects and ideally involving business transformations.
Five (5) years of Proficiency in Waterfall Project Management methodologies and familiarity with ITIL frameworks

Benefits

Information not given or found

Training + Development

Information not given or found

Interview process

Information not given or found

Visa Sponsorship

Information not given or found

Security clearance

security check clearance required; rolls-royce will support the application if not already held.
applicants must be uk nationals or mod-approved dual nationals.

Company

Overview

£18.9 billion

Revenue

The company achieved near £18.9 billion in revenue in 2024.

£2.9 billion

Operating Profit

The company reported an operating profit of approximately £2.9 billion in 2024.

36%

Market Share

The company holds a commercial engine market share of roughly 36%. This reflects its strong position in the sector.

25 vehicles/day

Production Rate

The company's Goodwood facility produces approximately 25 ultra-luxury electric vehicles per day under a BMW licence.

Founded in the early 20th century, it began as a pioneer in aero-engine design and has grown into a global engineering powerhouse.
It develops and produces engines and power systems for commercial and military aircraft, naval vessels, submarines, and energy infrastructure.
Headquartered in London, it operates across four core segments—civil aerospace, defence, power systems and emerging markets like nuclear and modular reactors.
It supports iconic programmes—supplying wide-body commercial aircraft engines, submarine nuclear reactors, naval propulsion, and bespoke industrial power units.
Amid a major turnaround since 2023, the company secured a £9 billion UK defence reactor deal.

Culture + Values

We do the right thing – We do what’s right for our customers, our people, and society.
We aim high – We stretch our ambition, we set challenging goals, and we deliver results.
We take ownership – We take personal responsibility for our actions, performance, and results.
We act with integrity – We build trust by being honest, transparent, and ethical in everything we do.
We collaborate – We work together with respect, trust, and inclusiveness to achieve our goals.

Environment + Sustainability

Net-zero by 2050

Carbon Neutrality Goal

Aims to achieve net-zero carbon emissions by 2050.

Carbon intensity down by 25%

Carbon Intensity Reduction Target

Committed to reducing the carbon intensity of products and operations by 25% by 2030.

CO2 emissions reduced by 50%

SAF Emissions Reduction

SAF strategy targets a 50% reduction in CO2 emissions from flight by 2050.

Engaged in development of hybrid-electric and fully-electric propulsion systems to reduce environmental impact.
Focus on reducing waste and resource consumption across the entire supply chain.

Inclusion & Diversity

30% by 2030

Female Leadership Target

Aims to achieve 30% female representation in senior leadership positions.

26% workforce

Gender Representation

Women currently account for 26% of the global workforce as of 2023.

Set a goal to increase representation of ethnic minorities in senior roles.
Implemented initiatives to promote a more inclusive work environment, including mentorship programs and leadership development for underrepresented groups.

Articles

R2 Factory – digital transformation community

Rolls‑Royce Motor Cars PressClub

Rolls‑Royce at Global Space Congress – supplier info

Role

Description

scope management

project planning

team leadership

stakeholder escalations

technology awareness

budget control

Accountable for accepting the project definitions scope requirements from the Business Partner to convert into and mobilise a project.
Plan, organize, coordinate and lead the project team, taking appropriate action where team performance deviate.
Manages escalations with stakeholders both internally and with any Supply Chain Supplier/Vendors.
Maintains an awareness of developing technologies and their application and takes some responsibility for driving own development.
Monitors and controls resources, revenue and capital costs against the project budget and manages expectations of all stakeholders

Requirements

communication

leadership

chartered

prince2

waterfall

itil

Ability to communicate effectively to both technical and non-technical audiences.
Proven ability to plan, schedule and monitor work to meet time and quality targets.
Experience of leading and working in a global business environment and managing distributed teams, selecting appropriately from applicable standards, methods, tools and applications.
Degree qualified or equivalent experience in a relevant discipline, with chartered status preferred. Recognised Project Management qualification (e.g. PRINCE2, APM, Agile)
Demonstrated project leadership in delivering a range and variety of complex technical and/or professional work activities/projects using structured programme methodologies covering technical, financial and quality aspects and ideally involving business transformations.
Five (5) years of Proficiency in Waterfall Project Management methodologies and familiarity with ITIL frameworks

Benefits

Information not given or found

Training + Development

Information not given or found

Interview process

Information not given or found

Visa Sponsorship

Information not given or found

Security clearance

security check clearance required; rolls-royce will support the application if not already held.
applicants must be uk nationals or mod-approved dual nationals.

Company

Overview

£18.9 billion

Revenue

The company achieved near £18.9 billion in revenue in 2024.

£2.9 billion

Operating Profit

The company reported an operating profit of approximately £2.9 billion in 2024.

36%

Market Share

The company holds a commercial engine market share of roughly 36%. This reflects its strong position in the sector.

25 vehicles/day

Production Rate

The company's Goodwood facility produces approximately 25 ultra-luxury electric vehicles per day under a BMW licence.

Founded in the early 20th century, it began as a pioneer in aero-engine design and has grown into a global engineering powerhouse.
It develops and produces engines and power systems for commercial and military aircraft, naval vessels, submarines, and energy infrastructure.
Headquartered in London, it operates across four core segments—civil aerospace, defence, power systems and emerging markets like nuclear and modular reactors.
It supports iconic programmes—supplying wide-body commercial aircraft engines, submarine nuclear reactors, naval propulsion, and bespoke industrial power units.
Amid a major turnaround since 2023, the company secured a £9 billion UK defence reactor deal.

Culture + Values

We do the right thing – We do what’s right for our customers, our people, and society.
We aim high – We stretch our ambition, we set challenging goals, and we deliver results.
We take ownership – We take personal responsibility for our actions, performance, and results.
We act with integrity – We build trust by being honest, transparent, and ethical in everything we do.
We collaborate – We work together with respect, trust, and inclusiveness to achieve our goals.

Environment + Sustainability

Net-zero by 2050

Carbon Neutrality Goal

Aims to achieve net-zero carbon emissions by 2050.

Carbon intensity down by 25%

Carbon Intensity Reduction Target

Committed to reducing the carbon intensity of products and operations by 25% by 2030.

CO2 emissions reduced by 50%

SAF Emissions Reduction

SAF strategy targets a 50% reduction in CO2 emissions from flight by 2050.

Engaged in development of hybrid-electric and fully-electric propulsion systems to reduce environmental impact.
Focus on reducing waste and resource consumption across the entire supply chain.

Inclusion & Diversity

30% by 2030

Female Leadership Target

Aims to achieve 30% female representation in senior leadership positions.

26% workforce

Gender Representation

Women currently account for 26% of the global workforce as of 2023.

Set a goal to increase representation of ethnic minorities in senior roles.
Implemented initiatives to promote a more inclusive work environment, including mentorship programs and leadership development for underrepresented groups.

Articles

R2 Factory – digital transformation community

Rolls‑Royce Motor Cars PressClub

Rolls‑Royce at Global Space Congress – supplier info