Derby Submarine Project Controls Lead

Rolls-Royce; East Midlands; On-site; GBP 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Rolls-Royce Derby invites a P3M Specialist Manager - Project Controls to lead a high‑profile submarine project controls function. The role requires seasoned experts who can shape processes, coach teams and drive continuous improvement in earned value management within a regulated defence environment.

Based in Derby, this full-time permanent position demands strong leadership, industry representation, and clear communication across multiple stakeholders.

Qualifications

• Expertise in project controls with recent experience in a defence or large-scale programmes.
• Experience in earned value management and using relevant tools/systems.
• Strong leadership and people-management abilities; coaching and development of others.

Responsibilities

• Provide authoritative leadership for project controls across projects.
• Represent Rolls-Royce in industry bodies and professional communities.
• Lead development of processes, tools and training for project controls.

Skills

Project controls expert

EVM expertise

Leadership

Communication skills

Stakeholder engagement

Education

Degree or equivalent industry experience

APM PM Qualification

Tools

EVM tools

Job description

Rolls-Royce Derby invites a P3M Specialist Manager - Project Controls to lead a high‑profile submarine project controls function. The role requires seasoned experts who can shape processes, coach teams and drive continuous improvement in earned value management within a regulated defence environment.

Based in Derby, this full-time permanent position demands strong leadership, industry representation, and clear communication across multiple stakeholders.