Project Lead, LibertyWorks Defense Projects
About The Position
The LibertyWorks R&T Project Engineer role is responsible for providing technical leadership to a multi-functional integrated product team (IPT) and for getting stuff done by removing barriers and exhibiting deep engagement in project efforts. This role has full accountability for the application of a systems approach to the realization of new technology solutions aligned with our Defense Initiatives. You will define, plan, monitor, control and deliver impactful change (including new solutions) to meet all agreed stakeholder requirements. This includes a heavy focus on planning and delivering verification work packages to ensure that Rolls-Royce's technology products meet business, customer and regulatory requirements.
Requirements
- Bachelors Degree in engineering with 2+ years experience, OR Master’s Degree in Engineering with 0 years of experience OR JD/Ph.D.
- Eligible to obtain and maintain security clearance, which requires USA Citizenship
Nice To Haves
- Project Management and Engineering Experience
- Experience leading or managing a team for execution of project work or in support of a functional skillset
- Exceptional interpersonal skills to work effectively in a team environment; willingness to accept responsibility and take initiative; and drive to finish assigned tasks on schedule
- An excellent command of the English language for both written and oral communications
- Familiarity with external customer interface as well delivery of engine assembly and testing experience at a system level.
Responsibilities
- Define, agree, and integrate the plan for the IPT, considering both the scope of the overall Work Package and the activities required to understand and then produce a solution which meets requirements
- Create and agree a schedule for the full lifecycle of the IPT, manage the project plan (time and budget), and drive adherence to achieve time, cost, and quality targets.
- Define the necessary resource to achieve stakeholder requirements, and negotiate with resource managers, in conjunction with other Work Package Managers (WPO) to obtain the work package resources required to successfully execute and deliver
- Ensure project risks (technical, cost, supply chain and timescale) are identified, managed (including integration of risk activities in the project plan), and escalation of risks in accordance with risk management plan.
- Definition and delivery of robust verification, certification and qualification strategies with internal and external customers as required.
- Analyzing and reporting key earned value information to Program leadership describing project performance and any associated recovery actions.
Benefits
- base pay
- discretionary bonus plan
- 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
- a long-term incentive plan
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
