Project Delivery Professional - Submarines

Rolls-Royce; East Midlands; On-site; GBP 55,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Rolls-Royce Submarines in Derby seeks a Project Delivery Professional to lead the Core Production Programme on a high-profile, long-term submarine project. You will own defined work packages, govern project artefacts, and report status to stakeholders.

The role requires proven project management experience, ability to work in cross-functional teams, and familiarity with tools such as SAP and P6. UK nationality with SC clearance is required.

Qualifications

• Equivalent industry experience preferable or Degree level qualification.
• Experience of leading an Integrated Project Team, ideally within engineering/manufacturing.
• Attained APM Project Management Qualification or equivalent; or can demonstrate equivalent PM knowledge.
• Demonstrate good experience of working & delivering in cross functional teams.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office, experience of SAP and P6 preferable.
• Team player with an ability to build and manage relationships with internal and external stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Accountable for the successful delivery of defined work package.
• Facilitate and govern project management documents and artefacts.
• Report the status of assigned work in accordance with the requirements of the project.
• Manage and report variances to project baseline and report project KPI.
• Review project data, identify and report trends, highlight anomalies and propose corrective action if performance is outside specification.
• Ensure effective controls are implemented in accordance with the company management procedures to achieve project success criteria.
• Accurate reporting to relevant stakeholders in accordance with defined timescales.
• Facilitate and manage risk and opportunity activities.

Skills

Project management

Integrated project team leadership

Cross functional teams

Team relationships

Education

Degree level qualification

Tools

Microsoft Office

SAP

P6

Job description

Job Description

Job Title: Project Delivery Professional – Core Production Programme - Submarines

Location: Derby

Working Pattern: Full Time / Permanent

Position Summary

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Project Delivery Professional – Core Production Programme to join Rolls-Royce Submarines in Derby. The role will be working on a high-profile, long-term and demanding programme of work .

What you will be doing

• You will be accountable for the successful delivery of defined work package.
• Facilitate and govern project management documents and artefacts.
• Report the status of assigned work in accordance with the requirements of the project.
• Manage and report variances to project baseline and report project Key Performance Indicators.
• Review project data, identify and report trends, highlight anomalies and propose corrective action if performance is outside specification.
• Ensure effective controls are implemented in accordance with the company management procedures to achieve the project success criteria.
• Accurate reporting to relevant stakeholders in accordance with the defined timescales.
• Facilitate and manage risk and opportunity activities.

Position Qualifications :

At Rolls-Royce we put safety first, do the right thing, keep it simple and make a difference. These principles form the behaviours that guide us and are an essential component of our assessment process. They are the fundamental qualities that we seek for all roles and for this role we are looking for someone with

• Equivalent industry experience preferable or Degree level qualification. Experience of leading an Integrated Project Team, ideally gained within the engineering/manufacturing sector.
• Strong background in Project Management.
• Attained APM Project Management Qualification or equivalent; or can demonstrate equivalent PM knowledge.
• Demonstrate good experience of working & delivering in cross functional teams.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office, experience of SAP and P6 preferable.
• Team player with an ability to build and manage relationships with internal and external stakeholders

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 is committed to being a respectful, inclusive, and non-discriminatory workplace where individuality is valued, diverse perspectives fuel innovation, and everyone can thrive.

Please be aware that priority will be given to employees identified as being at high risk.

This job is advertised at the grades shown, and this is the desired operating level for this role. We encourage applications from candidates with relevant experience from any grade.

It is advised that you inform your current manager of your application for this role.

To work for Rolls-Royce Submarines you need to hold a Security Check (SC) clearance without any caveats to that clearance. Rolls-Royce will support the application for Security Clearance if you don’t currently already have this in place. Due to the nature of work the business conducts and the protection of certain assets, you must hold a UK nationality. Any dual nationals will require additional scrutiny and background checks prior to commencing work with RRSL.
NGS 7-10

Closing Date: 20 October 2026

People Leader: Terence Hunt / Ryan Wilde

Grade: NGS 7-10

For further information, please contact: Gauri Sood

Job Category

Project Management

Posting Date

12 Oct 2026; 00:10

Posting End Date

19 Oct 2026