Project Manager – IT

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Department: IT

Location: Derby, Manchester, Warrington

Employment type: Temporary

Salary: £48,000 - £62,500

Closing date: 16/09/2025

Role Related Project Manager – IT

Location: Derby, Manchester, Warrington

Contract: Initial 6-month contract

We are Rolls-Royce SMR and we’re doing something that’s never been done before. We’re revolutionising an industry. That’s a once-in-a-career opportunity for those excited by such a challenge. This is more than just a job; it’s a chance to shape the future of energy.

We are now recruiting for the exciting role of Project Manager – IT , to be involved in the delivery of enterprise-wide digital transformation projects within our IT function.

About The Role

As Project Manager – IT, you’ll be responsible for planning, executing, and delivering IT projects across the organisation. You’ll lead cross-functional teams and third-party suppliers to deliver complex systems, software, and infrastructure projects on time and within budget. You’ll define project scope, goals, and deliverables, manage risks and dependencies, and ensure quality control throughout the project lifecycle. This role is central to our digital transformation and will help shape how technology supports the delivery of our SMR programme.

Job Purpose

• 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

Confidence can sometimes hold us back from applying for a job. But we'll let you in on a secret: there's no such thing as a 'perfect' candidate. If you feel you meet 75% of the requirements for this role, we would love to hear from you. Also, if you are considering a career move or a sector-jump, please get in touch—we welcome applications from people with transferable skills.

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

We anticipate paying a salary of between £48,000 - £62,500 DOE plus:-

• Bonus - Performance related target opportunity 12.5%
• Benefits Allowance – £2,200 per annum, enabling you to create a bespoke package
• Pension - 12% employer and 6% employee contributions.
• Holidays - 28 days holiday (+ public holidays) and the ability to buy or sell up to 4 days.
• Private Medical Insurance - BUPA single cover health care
• Life Assurance - 6x pensionable pay
• £250 - One-off payment for new starters for home office purchases

Company Related

We are Rolls-Royce SMR

Rolls-Royce SMR is a rare employer because it blends the world-class brand of Rolls Royce with an exciting start-up that has a hugely challenging mission. We’re doing work that contributes to the survival of the planet. Because of our mission, there’s a pace and energy that is palpable, and our leaders draw you in with their passion, energy, and determination.

We’re one of a handful of employers who can genuinely say we’re a strengths-based organisation – our people are here because of what makes them great, and our job is to help them make the best contribution of their careers doing work they love.

The start-up mentality coupled with our strengths-approach to people means there are opportunities to grow in ways and jobs you probably would be barred from doing in more traditional companies.

Each Rolls-Royce SMR power station will have the capacity to generate 470MW of low carbon energy, equivalent to more than 150 onshore wind turbines and enough to power a million homes. It will provide consistent baseload generation for at least 60 years, helping to support the roll out of renewable generation and overcome intermittency issues

Our Culture

At Rolls-Royce SMR, we are committed to ensuring that our teams reflect the communities we serve and that everyone can be themselves at work. We know that diverse teams are more innovative and get better results, and that our people can thrive and be more successful in truly inclusive cultures. Join us and help shape our culture. Find out more about our inclusion pledge.

Rolls-Royce SMR is a place where everyone can grow, so whatever background you bring with you, please apply if this is a role that would make you excited to come into work every day and help shape our culture.

Our Application Process

Due to the safety regulations within the nuclear industry, applicants will be required to participate in additional screening. These are:

• Obtaining Baseline Personnel Security Standard (BPSS) clearance
• Satisfactory completion of a Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check
• Satisfactory completion of a basic financial probity check