Technical Program Manager

Job Title:

Technical Program Manager

Working Pattern:
Fulltime - Hybrid (3 office days a week)

Working location:
Indianapolis, IN

Relocation assistance is not available for this position.

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 create world-class power and propulsion solutions, pushing your problem-solving and ingenuity, to deliver real impact that puts safety first.

You'll be given responsibility and the opportunity to grow in our high-performance culture. This is Infinite Potential. And it's your chance to really shine and contribute to one of the world's most recognized brands and a beacon for engineering excellence.

This is a central role leading projects within the dedicated task force of Delivery Works, who is chartered to diagnose and permanently fix the root causes behind chronic delivery failures. As a Technical Program Manager, you will own end-to-end initiatives within a portfolio of projects from problem definition through corrective action closure, serving as the primary integration point across programs, supply chain, planning, procurement, quality, engineering and manufacturing.

Serve as the central point of accountability for the assigned delivery improvement initiatives: charter, governance, and outcomes.

Manage a portfolio of active and potential improvement projects, taking accountability for the schedule, milestones, risk, and regular reporting of progress.

Convene and run recurring task force reviews with cross-functional leads (planning, procurement, quality, manufacturing, engineering) to drive issues to closure - not just status updates.

Maintain communications with stakeholders including status reporting to senior stakeholders as defined in the project governance structure for the assigned projects.

Manage project changes, such as cancelling projects or changing scope of projects to react to changes in direction.

Escalate systemic or cross-functional blockers to leadership with clear options and recommendations.

Validate that implemented fixes eliminate recurrence through follow-up audits.

Institutionalize permanent fixes into standard work - updated planning parameters, supplier requirements, or process controls - so the task force can eventually stand down.

Support and/or lead communities of practice across the global Delivery Works program management team.

• Associate degree with 7+ years of engineering experience and program/project management experience, OR Bachelor's degree with 5+ years of engineering experience and program / project management experience, OR Master's degree with 3+ years of engineering experience and program / project management experience, OR JD/PhD, OR 9+ years of engineering experience, and program / project management experience in lieu of a degree

To be eligible for consideration, you must be a U.S. Citizen.

• Significant experience in manufacturing or industrial engineering
• Proficient understanding and experience in manufacturing process control and aerospace quality standards/processes
• Basic knowledge and understanding of external supplier management processes
• Basic understanding of engineering configuration management processes
• Strong track record driving cross-functional accountability without direct authority - this role must move people to closure, not just track them
• Comfortable dealing with ambiguity and complex environments
• Excellent communication skills

Rolls-Royce is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to any protected characteristics. We are committed to providing a respectful and non-discriminatory workplace where individuality is valued and everyone can thrive.

Rolls-Royce provides a comprehensive and competitive Total Rewards package that includes base pay and a discretionary bonus plan. Eligible employees may have the opportunity to enroll in other benefits, including health, dental, vision, disability, life and accidental death & dismemberment insurance; a flexible spending account; a health savings account; a 401(k) retirement savings plan with a company match;
Employee Assistance Program;
Paid Time Off; certain paid…