VP Strategic Programs

Rolls-Royce•Washington, DC

18h•$140,242 - $227,894•Hybrid

About The Position

The VP Strategic Programs provides strategic leadership and direction for large-scale Digital and IT projects and programs. This executive-level role is responsible for delivering and maintaining compliance with the Rolls-Royce Cybersecurity Maturity Model Certification (CMMC) program, aligning program delivery with business objectives, and managing program managers and their teams. The VP works with senior stakeholders on program governance, resource allocation, and risk management. The role calls for strong leadership, strategic thinking, communication skills, and a deep understanding of program management methodologies and best practices. A background or understanding in cybersecurity is preferred to help Rolls-Royce maintain an appropriate level of CMMC compliance. The position is based in Indianapolis, Indiana, or Reston, Virginia, with a hybrid schedule requiring three office days per week. Relocation assistance is not provided. Applicants must be U.S. citizens or permanent residents. Rolls-Royce describes its work as creating power and propulsion solutions and emphasizes safety, engineering excellence, and a high-performance culture. It is an equal opportunity employer committed to a respectful, non-discriminatory workplace. The role is full-time. The listed annual pay range is $140,242–$227,894. Rolls-Royce offers a comprehensive rewards package that includes base pay and a discretionary bonus plan. Eligible employees may also have access to health, dental, vision, disability, life and accidental death and dismemberment insurance; flexible spending and health savings accounts; a 401(k) plan with company match; an Employee Assistance Program; paid time off and certain paid holidays; paid parental and family care leave; tuition reimbursement; and a long-term incentive plan. Benefits may vary based on eligibility and other factors.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in IT, Computer Science, or Project Management and 8 or more years of related experience; or a master’s degree in one of those fields and 6 or more years of related experience; or a PhD/JD in one of those fields and 3 or more years of related experience.
Must be a U.S. citizen or permanent resident.
Strong leadership, strategic thinking, and communication skills.
Deep understanding of program management methodologies and best practices.

Nice To Haves

Understanding of or background in cybersecurity.
Experience in the defense industrial base, federal government, or aerospace and defense sectors.
Understanding of readiness assessments and third-party audits by Certified Third-Party Assessment Organizations (C3PAOs), including managing interactions with external assessors.
Exceptional verbal and written communication skills, including the ability to translate complex technical information for executives and other non-technical stakeholders.
Ability to identify, assess, and mitigate CMMC compliance risks across multiple projects within a program.
Strong leadership and teamwork skills to direct cross-functional teams and collaborate with business units, IT, security, and external partners.
Critical thinking and analytical skills to resolve complex, ambiguous compliance issues and influence others through reasoned discussion and clear articulation.
Meticulous organizational skills to manage schedules, documentation, and reporting for multiple concurrent projects.

Responsibilities

Lead and manage multiple complex programs, delivering them on time, within budget, and to high quality while meeting or exceeding stakeholder expectations.
Ensure programs align with business objectives and contribute to the Digital Transformation agenda.
Establish and maintain program governance that supports compliance, risk mitigation, transparency, and accountability.
Oversee resource allocation across programs and optimize resource utilization.
Identify, assess, and mitigate risks across the program portfolio.
Build stakeholder relationships and promote communication, collaboration, and alignment on program priorities and progress.
Use a risk-based approach to develop and implement Rolls-Royce North America capabilities that satisfy Department of Defense regulator and customer compliance requirements.
Manage the performance of program managers and their teams.
Work with senior stakeholders on program governance, resource allocation, and risk management.