Vice President - Programs

Rolls-Royce•Indianapolis, IN

1d•Hybrid

About The Position

The Vice-President - Programs will be accountable for an extensive in-service engine portfolio. Responsibilities include, but are not limited to, ensuring the integrity and safety of our products and people, delivery of contracted customer commitments and supporting achievement of annual financial results. The role will operate across functional teams and be accountable for planning of all Original Equipment (OE) and/or engine service support requirements and interfacing with the requisite Procurement, Manufacturing and Operations leadership to ensure delivery requirements are met. The role will also support customer interfaces. Why Rolls-Royce? Rolls-Royce is one of the most enduring and iconic brands in the world and has been at the forefront of innovation for over a century. We design, build and service systems that provide critical power to customers where safety and reliability are paramount. We are proud to be a force for progress, powering, protecting and connecting people everywhere. We want to ensure that the excellence and ingenuity that has shaped our history continues into our future and we need people like you to come and join us on this journey. 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. Be part of a team that sets the industry standard and drives groundbreaking solutions. At Rolls-Royce, we are committed to creating a workplace where all employees feel respected, supported, and empowered to do their best work. We foster a welcoming and innovative work environment that invests in you, giving you access to an incredible breadth and depth of opportunities where you can grow your career and make a difference. Rolls-Royce is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to any protected characteristics.

Requirements

Associate’s degree with 10+ years of experience in program or project management, OR
Bachelor’s degree with 8+ years of experience in program or project management, OR
Master's degree with 6+ years of experience in program or project management, OR
JD/PhD with 3+ years of experience in program or project management, OR
12+ years of experience in program or project management in lieu of a degree
To be considered for this position, you must be a US citizen or Permanent Resident

Nice To Haves

Strong program management, planning and governance skills
Robust business acumen and financial/commercial experience
A change leader with a transformational mindset
Experience with stakeholder management and establishing relationships at multiple levels
Strong understanding of processes and practices in Operational and Supply Chain environments
Experience managing ambiguity and generating innovative, solutions to challenges and problems

Responsibilities

Ensure safety is led and prioritized within the business
Meet contracted engine delivery commitments through the creation and management of program forecast, demand and delivery plans
Through established governance practices, determine risks and where applicable, develop and manage mitigation and recovery plans
Represent the program at applicable delivery related forums and status reviews
Enable delivery of the annual financial plan and support planning for the 5-year plan
Continually enhance OE customer satisfaction and drive issue resolution
Provide input to the long-term sustainment of the product extending program life in line with customer requirements.

Benefits

We offer excellent development opportunities, a competitive salary, and exceptional benefits.
These include bonus, employee support assistance and employee discounts.
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.

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