Project Delivery Manager - Commodities

Rolls-Royce; Derby; Hybrid; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company is seeking a Project Delivery Manager to support the UK Nuclear Submarine fleet. The role involves managing project delivery, finances, and stakeholder communication within a complex environment. The candidate should have a degree in engineering or business and project management experience. Rolls-Royce offers an inclusive culture, competitive salary, and hybrid working opportunities.

Benefits

Competitive Salary

Bonus

Employee Support

Discounts

Qualifications

• Project management experience with understanding of project lifecycle.
• Knowledge of risk, cost, and planning.

Responsibilities

• Lead the Commodities team managing planning and supply of materials.
• Ensure project requirements are met and manage project finances.
• Coordinate work across Delivery Business Units and Programme teams.

Skills

Project Management

Communication

Teamwork

Education

Degree in Engineering or Business

Tools

SAP

Scheduling Tools

Job description

Job Title: Project Delivery Manager – Commodities - Submarines

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Rolls-Royce has an excellent opportunity for a Project Delivery Manager to join our Submarines Business in Derby, supporting the delivery of our In-Service UK Nuclear Submarine fleet. This role is within the Services Delivery Business Unit; therefore, the successful candidate will need a strong customer management focus, a proven track record in project delivery, and the ability to operate in a complex environment within the Submarines enterprise.

Why Rolls-Royce?

Rolls-Royce is one of the most enduring and iconic brands globally, at the forefront of innovation for over a century. We design, build, and service systems that provide critical power where safety and reliability are paramount. We are committed to progress, powering, protecting, and connecting people everywhere.

We offer an inclusive, innovative culture that invests in your growth, providing opportunities to make a difference. Our benefits include a competitive salary, bonus, employee support, and discounts. We support hybrid working, requiring attendance at the office approximately three days a week for collaboration.

Responsibilities

• Lead the Commodities team within the In-Service Programmes team, managing the planning and supply of Mechanical and Electrical materials into Naval Stores, working closely with customers, supply chain, and production facilities.
• Ensure project requirements are met, overseeing technical development, product delivery, and programme control.
• Manage project finances, including monitoring, forecasts, budgets, and estimates to complete.
• Support contract, project, and control account reviews, producing management reports on progress, resources, risks, and deliverables.
• Coordinate work across Delivery Business Units and Programme teams, adhering to project management controls and processes.
• Maintain effective deployment of project controls throughout the project lifecycle.

Candidate Profile

• Degree in engineering or business, or equivalent experience and continuous professional development.
• Project management experience, understanding of project lifecycle, risk, cost, and planning.
• Excellent communication skills for dealing with stakeholders at all levels.
• Knowledge of SAP and scheduling tools is desirable.
• Ability to work independently, under tight deadlines, and in ambiguous situations.
• Proactive, team-oriented approach.
• Desirable: APMP or PRINCE2 qualifications.

Note: Applicants must hold or be eligible for UK Security Check clearance. Rolls-Royce supports the application process for security clearance.

Closing date: 23 May 2025.