Facilities IT Project Manager

rollsroyce; East Midlands; Hybrid; GBP 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Rolls-Royce Derby is seeking an experienced FIT IT Project Manager to lead end-to-end IT services and infrastructure for new manufacturing facilities, office developments, refurbishments, decommissioning, and site relocations.

You will work with facilities, construction teams, business stakeholders, IT specialists and third‑party partners to define requirements, align IT delivery with building programmes, manage scope, budgets and risks, and deliver on time, cost and quality.

Qualifications

• Must have proven track record delivering large, complex or transformational projects involving multiple third parties and cross-functional teams.
• Ability to lead through ambiguity and complexity with clarity and momentum.
• Strong problem-solving, critical thinking and systems-thinking capabilities.
• Experience managing third-party suppliers and contracts focusing on delivery, commercial outcomes and quality.
• Strong commercial acumen with budget forecasting and supplier negotiation capabilities.

Responsibilities

• End-to-end delivery of IT services and infrastructure for facilities projects (manufacturing, offices, refurbishments, relocations).
• Collaborate with facilities, construction, business stakeholders, IT specialists and third-party suppliers to define requirements and align IT with project timelines.
• Manage scope, schedules, budgets, resources, risks and dependencies; coordinate installation, testing and cutover activities.
• Maintain governance, cost control and accountability to ensure value for money and compliance with standards.

Skills

Delivery leadership

Ambiguity management

Problem solving

Supplier management

Commercial acumen

Job description

FIT IT Project Manager

Derby (Hybrid - minimum 3 days on site)

Full time

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.

Position Summary

We a pleased to be able to offer an exciting opportunity for an experienced Project Manager to join the Digital & IT Team in Derby.

At Rolls-Royce Digital & IT, we are looking for Project Managers who can take ownership of complex, business-critical projects and drive them through to successful outcomes. You will be someone who brings structure, pace, and clarity to delivery, while working collaboratively with stakeholders, delivery teams and third-party partners.

We are looking for Project Managers who can balance strong governance and financial control with pragmatism, adaptability and a clear focus on realising benefits for the business.

What you will be doing:

The Facilities IT PM will be responsible for the end-to-end delivery of IT services and infrastructure supporting new manufacturing facilities, office developments, refurbishments, decommissioning, and site relocations.

You will work closely with Facilities, construction teams, business stakeholders, IT specialists, and third-party suppliers to define requirements and align IT delivery with building programmes and operational milestones. This includes coordinating network connectivity, structured cabling, workplace technology, and the IT dependencies of building systems, ensuring designs meet agreed architecture, cyber security, and service standards. You will manage project scope, schedules, budgets, resources, risks, and dependencies, coordinate installation, testing, and cutover activities to minimise disruption, and secure operational acceptance through documented handover, support readiness, and early-life support.

We are looking for Project Managers who take end-to-end ownership for planning, managing, and delivering projects to agreed time, cost, and quality outcomes, while keeping scope and benefits under control. Additional key accountabilities include:

• Deliver with accountability : We are looking for Project Managers who take end-to-end ownership for planning, managing and delivering projects to agreed time, cost and quality outcomes, while keeping scope and benefits under control.
• Lead through others : You will be confident building trusted relationships with sponsors, stakeholders, delivery teams and third-party partners, creating alignment and shared ownership of outcomes.
• Manage suppliers and quality : We need people who can oversee third-party Statements of Work and deliverables, holding partners to account and ensuring outputs meet agreed standards and acceptance criteria.
• Surface and resolve issues early : You will be proactive in identifying, managing and escalating risks, issues, assumptions and decisions clearly and constructively.
• Bring commercial and financial control : We are looking for Project Managers who can manage budgets, supplier performance, resource burn and reporting in line with PPMO processes, ensuring value for money and effective cost control.
• Plan resources effectively : You will maintain clear resource plans, communicate current and future needs, and support informed decision-making around capacity and capability.
• Apply robust governance : We need people who can work within standardised delivery frameworks and apply PPMO standards consistently, bringing rigour without unnecessary bureaucracy.
• Adapt and stay pragmatic : You will be comfortable operating in complex, ambiguous and changing environments, adapting plans while maintaining momentum and focus on outcomes.
• Improve how we deliver : We are looking for people who embrace lessons learned, contribute to continuous improvement and help drive greater efficiency, consistency and delivery excellence.
• Prioritise safety and compliance : You will ensure safety; regulatory and compliance considerations are appropriately embedded into project planning and execution.

Position qualifications:

• A strong track record of delivering large, complex or transformational projects, ideally involving multiple third parties and cross-functional teams.
• The ability to lead through ambiguity and complexity, bringing clarity, focus and momentum to teams.
• Strong problem-solving, critical thinking, and systems-thinking capability.
• Experience managing third-party suppliers and contracts, with a clear focus on delivery performance, commercial outcomes and quality.
• Strong commercial acumen, including the ability to manage budgets, forecast costs and support effective supplier negotiati