VP Strategic Programs

Rolls-Royce•Indianapolis, IN

1d•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 Rolls-Royce’s 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 to support effective governance, resource allocation, and risk management. The role calls for strong leadership, strategic thinking, communication skills, and knowledge of program management methodologies and best practices. A background in or understanding of cybersecurity is preferred, particularly to help Rolls-Royce maintain appropriate CMMC compliance. The role leads multiple complex programs and ensures delivery on time, within budget, and to a high standard. It aligns programs with business objectives and the Digital Transformation agenda, establishes governance, oversees resources, manages portfolio risks, engages stakeholders, and develops Rolls-Royce North America capabilities to satisfy Department of Defense regulatory and customer compliance requirements using a risk-based approach. The position is based in Indianapolis, Indiana, or Reston, Virginia, with a hybrid schedule of three office days per week. Relocation assistance is not provided. Applicants must be U.S. citizens or permanent residents.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in IT, Computer Science, or Project Management and at least 8 years of related experience; or a master’s degree in one of those fields and at least 6 years of related experience; or a Ph.D. or JD in one of those fields and at least 3 years of related experience.
Must be a U.S. citizen or permanent resident.
Exceptional verbal and written communication skills to explain complex technical information to nontechnical stakeholders, including executives and business leaders.
Ability to identify, assess, and mitigate CMMC compliance risks across multiple projects within a program.
Strong leadership 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.

Nice To Haves

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.
Understanding of or background in cybersecurity.

Responsibilities

Lead and manage multiple complex programs, ensuring on-time, within-budget, high-quality delivery that exceeds stakeholder expectations.
Align programs with overall business objectives and the Digital Transformation agenda.
Establish and maintain a governance framework 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 relationships with key stakeholders and promote effective communication, collaboration, and alignment on program priorities and progress.
Use a risk-based approach to develop and implement Rolls-Royce North America capabilities that support Department of Defense regulatory and customer compliance.
Manage the performance of program managers and their teams.
Support delivery and ongoing compliance of the Rolls-Royce CMMC program.