IT Project Manager - Network

IT Project Manager - Network

Full time

Derby - Hybrid (3 days on site per week)

We have an exciting opportunity for a 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.

We’ll provide an environment where you can be yourself. An inclusive, digital-first culture that invests in you, gives you a platform for continuous learning, and access to an incredible breadth and depth of opportunities to grow your career.

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.

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 qualifications

Being a part of Rolls-Royce, you’ll know we embrace agility, are bold, pursue collaboration and seek simplicity in everything we do.  These principles form our values and behaviours and are an essential component of our assessment process and are fundamental qualities that we seek for all roles.

Specifically, you’ll need:

• 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.

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

The professional level and salary of the position will be dependent on the skills and experience of the successful candidate but is anticipated to be Level C. 

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. 

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 an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to any protected characteristics.

You can learn more about our global Inclusion strategy here.

Excited? – why not apply today and be a part of shaping the future of Civil Aerospace Quality

Grade: Level C

Closing Date: 15/05/2026

For further information please contact: [email protected]

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.