Job Description Project Lead – Novel Nuclear Full Time Derby Why Rolls-Royce? An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Project Lead – Novel Nuclear to join Rolls-Royce Submarines in Derby. We’re a leader in propulsion system design and development for the Royal Navy’s nuclear submarine fleet and the sole provider and technical authority. Novel Nuclear Team within Rolls-Royce Submarines is currently exploring new markets and identifying innovative new products and services that can leverage the core nuclear engineering capabilities of the Submarines business, and the capabilities of the wider Rolls-Royce Group. Currently, the team are developing innovative solutions for deployable nuclear power to enable space exploration, to create industrial decarbonisation opportunities and to provide sustainable power to remote communities. Join us and become part of the team delivering innovative power solutions to help solve some of humanities greatest challenges. Follow the links below for more detail on the products; Rolls-Royce | Defence - YouTube Space | Rolls-Royce To support our engineering teams, we now require highly motivated Project Leads to deploy and execute the full breadth of project management practices in this rapidly growing, fast paced engineering programme. The successful candidate will be a key member the Project team in the Concept phase, leading the definition and execution of the performance measurement baseline. They will take a key role in delivering the nuclear products of the future that will provide transformative power solutions in space and back here on Earth. If you want a dynamic role, with the opportunity to learn and grow, in a creative and innovative environment, with real accountable and influence to deliver success, this is the role for you. Please be aware that some UK and International travel may be required to deliver role effectively. We offer excellent development, a competitive salary and exceptional benefits. These include bonus, employee support assistance and employee discounts. Your needs are as unique as you are. We encourage flexible working arrangements and support hybrid working wherever possible, so you can always be at your best - wherever and whenever you work. What you’ll be doing : You’ll be accountable for the successful delivery of defined work packages; acting as the focal point for this scope, you’ll be engaging with our engineering teams to ensure multiple work packages are delivered to cost, specification and time. You’ll be responsible for the creation, maintenance and integration of the project delivery schedules in P6 Primavera planning software. Actively managing our risks; planning and executing programme risk mitigations to reduce risk exposure as appropriate. Supporting the bidding process in a fast-paced environment, seeking resource commitment for new scope and managing change to the Performance Measurement Baseline. Leading the reporting cycle for projects and work packages within your accountability, ensuring stakeholders are well informed with accurate view of programme performance. 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 in a relevant engineering or business discipline or equivalent level of continuous professional development and experience. Experience of leading an Integrated Project Team, ideally gained within the engineering/manufacturing sector Team player with an ability to build and manage relationships with internal and external stakeholders A positive ‘can do’ attitude to deliver on promises and commitments and be able to adapt to changes in the working environment, manage competing demands to make the best use of time and resources Experience of project management systems and toolsets such as Primavera P6, Active Risk Manager (ARM) and SAP are advantageous. 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 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 To work for the Rolls-Royce Submarines business an individual has to hold a Security Check clearance. Rolls-Royce will support the application for Security Clearance if you do not currently already have this in place. Due to the nature of work the business conducts and the protection of certain assets we can only progress applications from individuals who are a UK national or, in MoD approved cases, a dual national. Closing Date: For further information please contact: Job Category Project Management Posting Date 14 Feb 2025; 00:02 Posting End Date 27 Feb 2025