
Project Management
Project management at Rolls-Royce is about leading complex initiatives from concept to completion, delivering innovative engineering and business solutions on time and within budget.
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Experience overview
Project management at Rolls-Royce is about leading complex initiatives from concept to completion, delivering innovative engineering and business solutions on time and within budget. In this free virtual experience, you will explore the dynamic world of project leadership, gain essential management skills, and see if this impactful field could be the right path for you.
This virtual experience gives you a behind-the-scenes look at the Project Manager role and the critical responsibilities it entails across our diverse projects. You will take part in interactive activities, hear from real Rolls-Royce Project Managers, and finish with a certificate you can add to your CV or LinkedIn. Whether you are curious about project planning, risk assessment, or team leadership, this is your chance to explore what a career in Project Management truly means.
What's included
Ever wondered how complex engineering projects are delivered on time, on budget, and to the highest standards? Explore the world of project management at Rolls-Royce, where Project Managers coordinate teams, resources, and schedules to bring some of the UK’s most critical engineering programmes to life.
Learn about the challenges Project Managers face, such as coordinating multidisciplinary teams, managing tight deadlines, and balancing cost, quality, and risk. Discover the rewards: leading major engineering projects, seeing tangible outcomes of your decisions, and contributing directly to national defence and advanced aerospace technology.
Hear from Rolls-Royce Project Managers about their career journeys, experiences, and advice for aspiring professionals. Discover how they lead teams, make decisions under pressure, and contribute to the success of some of the most complex engineering programmes in the world.
Take part in an interactive simulation where you’ll step into the role of a Project Manager. You’ll make decisions about timelines, resources, and risks, and see how your choices affect project outcomes. This activity gives you a taste of the problem-solving, planning, and leadership skills needed to manage real-world engineering programmes.
Reflect on what you’ve learned about project management at Rolls-Royce. Consider which skills and responsibilities interested you most, how you might apply planning, risk management, and leadership in real-world projects, and what next steps you could take to explore this career.
The benefits of our virtual learning experiences
Hear from our students
The Aerospace Engineering Career Taster was a revelation. It offered a true behind the scenes look at Rolls Royce's pioneering work in aviation. Tackling a real world challenge brought engineering to life, developing my specialised technical skills. Now, my future path is much clearer, and the certificate is a valued addition to my CV."
"The Rolls Royce Future Ready Skills programme, particularly the Employability modules, greatly boosted my confidence. I learnt the 10 core skills employers truly value, like problem solving and communication, through engaging scenarios. The AI Interview Coach was brilliant; I practised in a realistic environment, getting instant feedback. Now I feel truly prepared for the workplace, with a LinkedIn badge to prove my readiness."
"The Fitter Taster opened my eyes to what it means to work in engineering at Rolls-Royce. I saw how components and modules are precisely assembled and balanced, and how technical instructions and safety practices are central to every task. The hands-on experience reinforced my focus and ambition, and with my certificate, I’m now ready to step into a role in Civil Operations as a fitter."

Frequently asked questions
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You can start each experience straight away, and complete it in your own time at your own pace. You will also receive a confirmation email.
Yes, you can sign up and complete all of the experiences with Rolls-Royce.
Anyone who wants to learn about what it's like to work in aerospace and defence technology. The programme is intended to give you tools and resources to decide of this is a career for you and what skills are required for the industry.
The programmes have been designed with career starters in mind.
You will receive a certificate on completion of your programme. It will be made available to download whenever your programme is marked as complete.
You can add the completion to your LinkedIn page and CV to show employers the preparation and consideration that's gone into deciding to apply for the industry.
You can access the programme completely online through your free Springpod account. Just sign up, log in, and you’ll be able to start right away — anytime, anywhere. No special software is needed. All you need is a device with internet access (computer, tablet, or phone) and a web browser.
Everything runs online, so you don’t need to download or install anything.
