Business Controller

Job Description

Job Title

Project Controller

Working Pattern

Full time

Working location

Bristol or Derby Hybrid

What you will be doing

The digital delivery team are accountable for managing the engineering and manufacturing digital portfolio and the delivery of a series of programmes / projects to develop our digital capability.

This role will lead the ongoing delivery of digital capability across a variety of environments within the RR Group. We have a wide range of digital capability programmes ranging from major infrastructure and modernisation programmes to governing the development of digital products through agile sprints. The Project Controller will initially be focused on supporting the delivery of strategic Virtual Desktop Interface capability for the Defence division.

Responsibilities

As a Project Controller supporting IT capabilities at Rolls-Royce you will play a vital role in ensuring the successful delivery of digital and technology-driven projects. Youll work closely with Project Managers and stakeholders to apply robust project controls and governance practices that drive effective decision-making and delivery performance.

Key responsibilities include:

• Monitor and report progress across cost schedule scope and benefits ensuring alignment with project baselines.

• Support the implementation and maintenance of project governance frameworks and controls in line with internal standards.

• Identify assess and track project risks issues and opportunities supporting mitigation and escalation where required.

• Prepare accurate and timely status reports and dashboards for stakeholders and senior leadership.

• Work with project teams to analyse performance data highlight variances and recommend corrective actions where needed.

Why Rolls-Royce

This role sits within the Digital & IT function at Rolls-Royce which is responsible for delivering and supporting the technology capabilities that enable our global business operations drive digital transformation and underpin strategic initiatives across all sectors.

Work with us and well 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. Its a locally managed and flexed informal discretionary arrangement. As a minimum were 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 were looking for
At Rolls-Royce we put safety first do the right thing keep it simple and make a difference. These values guide how we work and what we look for in our people. For this role were seeking a detail-oriented and proactive individual with a strong foundation in project control particularly within IT or digital transformation environments.

To be considered for this role you must meet the following essential criteria:

• Degree-level qualification or equivalent experience in a relevant field (e.g. IT Business Engineering or Project Management)

• At least 1 year of experience supporting IT or digital projects ideally in a project controls PMO or delivery role

• Working towards a recognised project management qualification (e.g. APM PMI) or equivalent knowledge/experience

• Demonstrable knowledge of project lifecycle planning scheduling and risk management

• Proficiency with project management tools (e.g. MS Project Power BI Excel) and strong data analysis/reporting skills

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 between 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. Were 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 well 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: 7 - 10

Closing Date: 05/11/2025

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