LiftSystem Development Project Lead at Rolls-Royce in Indianapolis, Indiana

Job Description:

Job Description




LiftSystem Project Lead




Indianapolis, IN



A new opportunity has arisen for a LiftSystem Project Lead. As the Project Lead for Development you will have responsibility alongside the accountable Program Manager to ensure Development engineering changes are managed from inception through completion. This role is accountable to support proposals, negotiations and execution of FAR 15 contracts in support of these activities.


In this role you will primarily be accountable for supporting the execution of a multi-year development work package called the Engine Core Upgrade (ECU) that is enhancing the existing configuration to provide more thrust capability.



Innovate & Power the World



To ensure we continue to be pioneers of our industry, Rolls-Royce has a team of over 16,500 engineers around the globe. They include everyone from world experts in their field to those who manage hundreds of people and millions of dollars' worth of investments. We recruit engineers at all levels and in a range of disciplines. And while we encourage specialization, we also offer freedom to cross-specialize and develop skills across a number of different areas.


At Rolls-Royce, we look beyond tomorrow. We continually pioneer integrated power and propulsion solutions to deliver cleaner, safer, and more competitive power.


Rolls-Royce is a Military Friendly Employer. We evaluate qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other protected characteristic. You can learn more here.



Key Accountabilities:

• Contribute to proposals and negotiations for new Development contracts.
  
  


• Monitor Earned Value reporting to ensure successful program execution and compliance to the Rolls-Royce Management Control System.
  
  


• Monitor scope against contracted content and coordinate contractual modifications as needed.
  
  


• Coordinate reviews such as Monthly Program Reviews, PILM business gates, and customer reviews.
  
  


• Ensure robust engineering forecast and budget management
  
  

Basic Requirements:

• Bachelor's degree and 2 years' experience in Engineering and/or Project Management, or
  
  


• Master's degree and 0 years' experience in Engineering and/or Project Management, or
  
  


• JD/PhD, or
  
  


• In order to be considered for this opportunity, you must be a US citizen or Permanent Resident
  
  

Preferred Requirements:

• PMP or equivalent project management accreditation works here the opportunity to realize their full potential. You can learn more about our global Inclusion strategy here.
  
  

Pioneer the next generation of innovation. Join us and you'll develop your skills and expertise to the very highest levels, working in an international environment for a company known the world over for its brilliance.


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 realize their full potential. You can learn more about our global Inclusion strategy here.


Hybrid working is a way in which our people can balance their time between the office, home or another remote location. It's a locally managed and flexed informal discretionary arrangement. As a minimum we're all expected to attend the workplace for collaboration and other specific reasons, on average three days per week.



Close Date: April 5, 2025



Global Grade 10






Job Category



Project Management






Job Posting Date



21 Mar 2025; 00:03






Pay Range



$88,334 - $132,502-Annually



Location:



Indianapolis, IN



Benefits



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 holidays; paid parental and family care leave; tuition reimbursement; and a long-term incentive plan. The options available to an employee may vary depending on eligibility factors such as date of hire, employment type, and the applicability of collective bargaining agreements.
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