Project Manager Cost Out - Procurement
About The 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 work on world-class solutions, supported by a culture that champions belonging, creativity, and your professional growth. Rolls-Royce has been recognized as the top employer in the Engineering & Manufacturing category on the prestigious Forbes Top Employers for Engineers list for 2025. This ranking highlights our commitment to innovation, employee development, and fostering a collaborative environment where engineers can thrive. Power Systems is one of three core businesses within Rolls Royce, alongside Civil Aerospace and Defence. This role sits within our Power Systems business in North America, where we deliver world-class solutions that power critical infrastructure across energy, industrial, marine, and defense sectors. North America is a key growth market for our Power Systems business, driven by increasing demand for resilient energy solutions, data center expansion, and the transition to more sustainable power. As we continue to invest and expand across the region, our teams are at the forefront of this growth, advancing innovative technologies and shaping the future of reliable, sustainable power.
Requirements
- Degree in Industrial Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Business Administration, Supply Chain Management, or a related field.
- Willingness to travel internationally.
- Applicants must be authorized to work for any employer in the U.S without sponsorship. We are unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of an employment Visa at this time.
Nice To Haves
- Several years of experience in Procurement, Cost-Out Management, Value Engineering, or technical project management
- Strong technical understanding of manufacturing processes, materials, and product-related cost structures
- Excellent analytical skills, including Should-Cost analysis, cost modeling, TCO assessments, and data analysis
- Experience in international project management and cross-functional collaboration
- Very good English skills (German language skills are a plus)
Responsibilities
- Project Management for Cost‑Out Initiatives
- Planning, leading, and monitoring cost‑out projects.
- Developing project plans, milestones, resource requirements, and savings targets.
- Managing cross‑functional teams (Engineering, Quality, Logistics, Finance, Production).
- Market and Supplier Analysis
- Identifying new global procurement markets with significant savings potential.
- Conducting detailed market analyses, benchmarks, and comparative cost calculations.
- Applying international Best‑Cost‑Country sourcing strategies.
- Technical Expertise & Cost Analysis
- Analyzing product specifications, manufacturing technologies, and material costs.
- Preparing Should‑Cost analyses and TCO models.
- Identifying technical optimization and Design‑to‑Cost opportunities in collaboration with Engineering.
Benefits
- excellent development opportunities
- a competitive salary
- exceptional benefits
- bonus
- employee support assistance
- employee discounts
- 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
