“Launch” into Project Management Lead

Rolls-Royce • Indianapolis, IN

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About The Position

“Launch” into Project Management Lead Duration: Permanent Location: Indianapolis, Indiana 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 in an Emerging Talent program, 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: “Launch” is our new pathway for graduates stepping directly into permanent roles. The program is designed for ambitious graduates (Bachelors, Masters or PhD level) who are ready to make an impact from day one, supported with on the job learning and career progression opportunities. Our work needs to be agile, collaborative, and creative to meet the complex business challenges brought about by a rapidly changing technology landscape. All across our business, project management teams provide the support, skillsets, and relationships to meet short- & long-term goals across a variety of disciplines (e.g., engineering, services, supply chain, manufacturing, etc.).

Requirements

• Ability to relate to a wide variety of people and positions
• Ability to navigate between driving actions and managing people dynamics
• Understanding of how to leverage influence and consultation into action
• Demonstration of using process definition to resolve a problem
• Ability to digest complex concepts and problems quickly
• Ability to manage and drive multiple projects with varying deadlines
• Demonstrate a mindset for continuous improvement
• Demonstrate knowledge of how to use quantitative analysis to solve a problem (e.g., research, lab, or consulting experience)
• Demonstrate written and oral communication, presentation, and facilitation skills to a variety of audiences (e.g., technical experts, leadership, and customers)
• Strong skills in using digital business tools (ex. Microsoft 365, PowerBI, Google Workspace)
• Demonstrated achievement inside and/or outside the classroom
• Prior project management internship/co-op
• Prior understanding of project management/planning techniques and approaches
• Bachelor’s degree in Project Management, Industrial and/or Systems Engineering, Business Studies/Management, Economics and/or any analytical subject or background
• Minimum GPA: 3.0
• To be considered for this role, you must be a U.S. citizen with the ability to obtain and maintain a high-level security clearance.

Responsibilities

• Take on projects that will develop your business acumen, understanding of project management, and experience in key project management competencies
• Gain exposure to different business areas, products, global teams, leadership styles, and a range of project management techniques
• Lead projects applying your skills & experiences in a more complex, challenging situation.

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.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees