Project Lead reference: JR6133930

Job Description Project Lead Full-Time Derby/Hybrid What you will be doing An exciting opportunity has arisen in the Trent XWB-97CI programme for a Project Lead to join our Hot End team. As a Project Lead you will be accountable for Component Packages within the Hot End Sub-System team (Combustor, HP Turbine and IP Turbine). Responsibilities In this role, you’ll be accountable for the successful delivery to cost, specification and time for a defined package of work within the project. You will also: Team leadership responsibilities, including the planning and prioritisation of a cross functional team where some members of the team are likely to be in other countries. Be responsible for the creation and management of an integrated set of plans / schedules. Develop and secure budgets for the project(s) and control the forecast and actual costs against the allocated budget. Ensure the implementation of company management processes are effective & efficient and implement Project Management best practice in line with company management processes. Why Rolls-Royce? The Trent XWB-97CI Step3+ programme has a significant number of Combustion & Turbine modifications. We have just passed APQP-PDR (production concept down select) and we are really getting into executing the Engine Development Programme and Production Component ‘Design and Make’ activity. The Trent XWB-97 Step 3+ development programme is the largest investment in Civil Aerospace in the next 5 years. The Engine development programme runs through 2025-26 and ‘Entry-into-Service’ is in 2028, ramping up to full cut-over/rate by 2030. The Trent XWB-97CI Step3+ programme is primarily focussed on enhancing the engines durability, whilst building on the great reputation that the Trent XWB-97 Engine has for in service reliability. Work with us and we’ll welcome you into a culture of caring and belonging where you can be yourself. We will listen first, embrace feedback and act with integrity. We will invest in your continuous learning and development, and make sure you have access to a wide breadth and depth of opportunities to grow your career and make a difference. 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 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. Who we are looking for 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. Degree level qualification preferable or equivalent industry experience. Ideally a member of a professional body or working to achieve appropriate level of qualification (region-specific). Experience in a project domain or equivalent industry experience. Experience of leading multi-functional teams would be an advantage. Join us & help Rolls-Royce to become a high-performing, competitive, resilient business. Please be aware that the priority will be given to employees identified as being at high risk.   The professional level and the salary of the position will be dependent on the skills and experience of the successful candidate. 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 Grade: Level C Posting End Date: Monday 7th April 2024 For further information please contact: Sam Cushley - Sam.Cushley@Rolls-Royce.com Job Category Project Management Posting Date 24 Mar 2025; 00:03 Posting End Date 07 Apr 2025 Rolls-Royce pioneers cutting-edge technologies that deliver the cleanest, safest and most competitive solutions to our planet vital power needs.