Rolls-Royce
Spare Parts Management SME
Derby, England, United Kingdom (city only)
Full-time
First seen by offpeak October 23, 2026
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Job Description
Spare Parts Management SME
Derby
Full Time
Why join Rolls-Royce?
At Rolls-Royce we are proud to be a business that has truly helped to shape the modern world and are committed to always being a force for progress; powering, protecting, and connecting people everywhere.
By joining Rolls-Royce, you'll have the opportunity to work on world-class solutions, supported by a culture that believes individuality is our greatest strength, and all perspectives, experiences and backgrounds help us innovate and enable our high-performance culture.
Position Summary
We’re now hiring a Subject Matter Expert (SME) to join our Spare Parts Management (SPM) Team.
The Spare Parts Management Team within Customer and Aftermarket are a delivery focused team. We deliver solutions against requirements from the empowered businesses. Predominately this involves a good understanding of the Rolls-Royce processes and capabilities, working with suppliers and Eco Partners to design, develop, test and deploy solutions.
We are looking for someone with strong knowledge of PTC Servigistics Parts Management (SPM), Intellicus Reporting, and the supporting technology stack. The Subject Matter Expert (SME) must be capable of installing, configuring, maintaining and supporting SPM and Intellicus solutions across both RRIT and DXC managed environments.This includes software installations and upgrades, Tomcat and Java maintenance, Oracle 19c database administration and patching, custom code deployment, reporting migrations, and automation scripting. We expect you to be self-motivated and self-sufficient in delivering technical activities and resolving incidents. You would also be required to act as a technical advisor to Project Managers and delivery teams, whilst working under the direction and governance of the Solution Architect to ensure solutions remain aligned with Rolls-Royce standards and strategic objectives.
What you will be doing:
The successful candidate should bring strong technical capability across SPM and Intellicus deployment, Oracle 19c database administration, SQL scripting, Tomcat and Java maintenance, Windows scheduled tasks, command-line automation, IIS proxy configuration, backup and recovery, and complex application support.
- Provide a deep understanding of relevant solution within their Solution Delivery Team.
- Troubleshoot and debug solution components (configuration of system components).
- Evaluation of technical feasibility and application of Solution Development best practices.
- Develop a detailed appreciation of an industry / Solution family and its business requirements.
- Advise on trends relevant to a particular business process or Solution.
- Design, document and present recommended solutions to relevant key stakeholders for approval
Position qualifications:
- Ability to translate business requirements into scalable functional solutions within the constraints of the enterprise architecture and systems level design.
- Ability to resolve complex problems using acquired technical experience and knowledge; in situations of conflict able to recognise alternative approaches for reaching a solution and implement most appropriate course of action
- Ability to absorb technical information and communicate effectively at all levels to both technical and non-technical audiences.
- Ability to understand the implications of new technologies and industry developments, proactively communicating the opportunity and impact to the team.
- Ability to deal with ambiguity, take decisions, make recommendations with minimal data, and quickly understand the key technical issues in potentially complex technical problems on unfamiliar subject
To work for this Rolls-Royce business area an individual must 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.
Regional Benefits
- Generous Annual Leave
- Retirement Savings through the Rolls-Royce Retirement Savings Trust
- Group Life Assurance provides for a lump sum benefit if you die whilst employed by Rolls-Royce
- Group Income Protection provides an income in the event that you are unable to work due to illness or injury
- Your Shares: Matched is a simple way to own Rolls-Royce shares and invest in our future, together. Buy one share, get one free! Rolls-Royce | Your Shares: Matched
- Digital GP provides a convenient way for you to access GP consultations
Our vision is to ensure that the excellence and ingenuity that shaped our history continues into our future. Our multi-year transformation programme aims to turn Rolls-Royce into a high-performing, competitive, resilient, and growing company. Join us, and it can be your future vision too.
Rolls-Royce are committed to being a respectful, inclusive, and non-discriminatory workplace where individuality is valued, diverse perspectives fuel innovation, and everyone can thrive.
Closing Date:05.11.2026
As part of our selection process, candidates in certain locations may be asked to complete an online assessment, which can include cognitive and behavioural aptitude testing relevant to the role. If required, full instructions for the next steps will be provided.