Overview
Project Manager – IT role at Rolls-Royce SMR. Initial 6-month contract. We are Rolls-Royce SMR and we’re delivering enterprise-wide digital transformation projects within our IT function.
Location: Derby, Manchester, Warrington. Employment type: Temporary. Salary: £48,000 - £62,500. Closing date: 16/09/2025.
Role
Project Manager – IT – Location: Derby, Manchester, Warrington. Contract: Initial 6-month contract. You will be involved in the delivery of enterprise-wide digital transformation projects within our IT function.
Responsibilities
* Lead medium-scale IT projects across enterprise systems
* Collaborate with stakeholders to define objectives and success criteria
* Manage project plans, resources, budgets, and risks
* Ensure compliance with governance standards and reporting requirements
* Support benefits realisation and continuous improvement
What makes this role unique
* Be part of a pioneering digital team supporting a first-of-its-kind nuclear programme
* Deliver enterprise-wide systems that underpin a globally scalable energy solution
* Work in a fast-paced, collaborative environment with cutting-edge tools and technologies
* Influence how digital solutions are embedded across a high-impact organisation
Key Results & What You Can Achieve
* Successful delivery of IT projects that support SMR deployment
* Improved stakeholder engagement and project transparency
* Enhanced digital capability across the organisation
* Measurable cost, time, and quality improvements in project execution
Who We’re Looking For
We welcome applications from candidates who meet roughly 75% of the requirements and encourage transferables from other sectors.
Key Selection Criteria
* Degree in IT, Computer Science, Business Management or related field
* Professional certification (e.g. Prince2, PMP, MSP or equivalent)
* Experience managing IT project delivery across systems, software, or infrastructure
* Strong leadership, negotiation, and communication skills
* Proficiency with project management tools (e.g. MS Project, Jira, ServiceNow)
* Experience in stakeholder engagement, change management, and delivery assurance
* High ethical standards and adaptability in fast-paced environments
Pay and Benefits
* Salary: £48,000 - £62,500 DOE
* Bonus: 12.5% target
* Benefits Allowance – £2,200 per annum
* Pension: 12% employer and 6% employee contributions
* Holidays: 28 days + public holidays, buy/sell up to 4 days
* Private Medical Insurance: BUPA single cover
* Life Assurance: 6x pensionable pay
* £250 one-off payment for home office purchases
Company Related
Rolls-Royce SMR blends Rolls-Royce branding with a start-up mission. We support a sustainable energy future and offer opportunities to grow in ways not typical at traditional companies. Our power stations provide long-term baseload energy and contribute to renewable energy deployment.
Application Process
Due to safety regulations within the nuclear industry, applicants will undergo BPSS clearance, DBS check, and a basic financial probity check.
Seniorities and Employment Type
* Seniority level: Mid-Senior level
* Employment type: Temporary
* Job function: Project Management and Information Technology
* Industries: Utilities
Note: This description contains the essential details for the role and is not exhaustive.
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