Job Description Project Controller – Defence Early Lifecycle Programmes Full time (37hours) Bristol with possibility to be Hybrid (minimum of 3 days in the office- however exact requirement is team dependent) An exciting opportunity for a Project Controller has arisen within our teams to support our Programme Managers in the co-ordination of consolidating the information required to drive delivery for engineering and technology work packages. In all areas these roles involve working with a range of key business stakeholders to support the delivery of key programme milestones thus enabling the delivery of our Defence Combat strategy for the next 50 years. What you will be doing: We’re looking for Project Controllers to be responsible for co-ordinating, managing data and implementing key project controls to enable the delivery of fast-paced team projects or workstreams within the wider GCAP programme. Working closely with the accountable Programme Manager, you will be responsible for managing the information flow, setting up governance and ensuring adherence to project controls in support of teams enabling delivery to cost, specification and time for a defined project of work. These projects will require you to co-ordinate and motivate cross-functional teams to deliver a defined activity or outcome such as design & manufacture of novel development hardware, completion of technology development work or verification testing. You will also be responsible for: The effective delivery of smaller, lower complexity programmes or aspects of project portfolios Reporting the status of programmes / project portfolios in accordance with the requirements of the project. Managing and reporting variances to project baseline and report programme Key Performance Indicators. Supporting the monitoring of benefits realisation through the project deliverables / associated tranches Reviewing programme data, identify and report trends, highlight anomalies and propose corrective action if performance is outside specification Ensuring effective controls are implemented in accordance with the company management procedures to achieve the programme success criteria Accurate reporting to relevant stakeholders in accordance with the defined timescales Facilitating and managing risk and opportunity activities Why Rolls-Royce? Defence Early Lifecycle is at the heart of securing and enabling the future growth of the Defence business through our Combat products. We work in an agile organisational model to enable delivery of tomorrows technology fast, by bringing together the company’s best engineers, programme managers and business professionals. Working in partnership with Governments, primes and new technology companies across the globe, we deliver future solutions, new and innovative power and propulsion concepts, technology, and applications to meet the customers emerging requirements. Rolls-Royce’s customers and the company have entrusted us to deliver the future technologies, people, processes and programmes. Successful delivery of these programmes will ensure both the UK and Rolls-Royce retains combat capability, ensuring freedom of action for the UK and enabling the company to maintain our market share in the Naval, Defence Aero and combat markets. We offer excellent development, a competitive salary and exceptional benefits. These include bonus, employee support assistance and employee discounts. Hybrid working is a way in which our people can balance their time between the office, home or another remote location. It’s a locally managed and flexed informal discretionary arrangement. As a minimum we’re all expected to attend the workplace for collaboration and other specific reasons, frequency will depend on business needs, nature of role, what works for the team and for the individual. Discover more on our GBS Service Portal about hybrid working. Being a part of Rolls-Royce you’ll know we put safety first, do the right thing, keep it simple and make a difference. These principles form our behaviours. They are an essential component of our assessment process and are fundamental qualities that we seek for all roles. For this role, we’re also looking for people with the following skills and experiences: Degree level qualification preferable or equivalent industry experience Member of a professional body and holding / working towards an APM PMQ qualification or equivalent Experience in project management and/or delivery in a fast-paced product development or research & technology setting Experience of different project management approaches is desirable e.g. waterfall, agile Excellent interpersonal skills with the ability to easily build rapport and motivate others Ability to network across stakeholders and develop key relationships Demonstrated initiative and self-motivation Good level of knowledge and experience of Microsoft Office tools. Join us & help Rolls-Royce to become a high-performing, competitive, resilient business. This position is being advertised to form a pipeline of candidates for current and future positions within Early Lifecycle, therefore interviewed applicants should not expect feedback immediately. However, please note CVs shall be reviewed within a timely manner. 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 Staff Grade 7-10 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. We are an equal opportunities employer. We’re committed to developing a diverse workforce and an inclusive working environment. We believe that people from different backgrounds and cultures give us different perspectives. And the more perspectives we have, the more successful we’ll be. By building a culture of respect and appreciation, we give everyone who works here the opportunity to realise their full potential. Learn more about our global Inclusion Strategy For work in the GCAP, the role will require you to hold and maintain a UK Security Check (SC) clearance. Rolls-Royce will support the application for Security Clearance if you don’t currently already have this in place. Any dual nationals will require additional scrutiny and background checks prior to commencing work. Grade: SNBG 7 - 10 For further information please contact: Lizzie Moore - Lizzie.moore@rolls-royce.com Job Category Project Management Posting Date 30 Jun 2025; 00:06 Posting End Date 06 Jul 2025