IT Project Manager - Network

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 have an exciting opportunity for an IT Project Manager to join our Network team based in Derby. The Digital and IT Tech Platforms– Network Services team require an experienced Network Project Manager to manage network infrastructure related projects from inception through to closure. The Smart Refresh project is a multi-year project to refresh network infrastructure across a number of manufacturing and office locations within the EMEA region.

What you will be doing:

• Provide a single point of contact to all stakeholders within Rolls‐Royce and the supplier ecosystem.
• Management and coordination of the overall solution and activities of all Suppliers, business stakeholders, and business users.
• Facilitation of Project Meetings and Steering Boards.
• Create, maintain and progress the Integrated Programme Plan throughout the project duration, detailing all activities, inter-dependencies and milestones for the Suppliers, Rolls‐Royce, and all Third Parties required to deliver the programme.
• Communicate the Integrated Programme Plan with all stakeholders on a regular basis and maintain status of the plan to ensure there is alignment to achieve the required objectives.
• Manage, co-ordinate and ensure that all stakeholders are informed of the project activities.
• Chair meetings to ensure a consolidated delivery between all vendors and to track progress across the entire project.
• Production and dissemination of periodic delivery reports, incorporating information received from suppliers and third parties.
• Hold weekly review meetings to discuss progress and identify any blockers.
• Management of issues, risks, and escalations in relation to the scoped activities.
• Engage and manage technical resources to understand requirements and facilitate design activities.
• Create and maintain the standard Project Management documentation (Change & RAID log, etc.).
• Financial management of project delivery activities using agreed systems and templates.

Preferred Requirements:

• Experience of managing Network infrastructure projects.
• Ability to drive business roadmap activities.
• Organised, InControl and takes charge.
• Manage a team of technical subject matter experts.
• Good communicator.
• Experience of working in a complex working environment.

Regional Benefits:

• Work in a safety-first environment where doing the right thing and keeping it simple are core principles.
• Join a culture that values making a real difference through your work.
• Develop your career as a mid-career professional blending technical expertise with strong personal qualities.
• Thrive in a role that encourages integrity, accountability, resilience, and curiosity.
• Collaborate and build relationships in a team-focused environment while also working independently.
• Take initiative, lead, and make smart decisions with confidence and support.
• Grow through continuous learning, openness to improvement, and exposure to challenging opportunities.

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

Closing Date: 14.05.2026

As part of our selection process, candidates in certain locations may be asked to complete an online assessment, which can include cognitive and behavioural aptitude testing relevant to the role. If required, full instructions for the next steps will be provided.