CMC Industrialization Program Manager — Facilities & Readiness

Rolls-Royce; Indianapolis (IN); On-site; USD 120,000 - 194,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Relocation assistance

Job summary

Rolls-Royce is seeking a Program Manager for CMC Industrialization to stand up and mature production facilities in Indianapolis, IN and Cypress, CA. You will lead complex cross-site programs ensuring facilities, equipment, processes, people, and supply chains are ready for safe, compliant CMC production.

You will drive ramp-up, coordinate multi-functional teams, manage capital projects, and align with aerospace quality standards, MRIs, and safety requirements, while traveling up to 25%.

Qualifications

• Associate's degree with 7+ years of related experience or Bachelor's with 5+ yrs, or Master's with 3+ yrs, or JD/Ph.D. In lieu of a degree, 9+ years of related experience.
• U.S. Citizen or U.S. Permanent Resident required to qualify for this role.
• Preferred: Experience with Ceramic Matrix Composites (CMC) or other advanced/high-temperature materials.
• Knowledge of aerospace manufacturing quality systems and certification requirements.
• Experience with capital projects, equipment qualification, and factory layout development.
• Experience with major infrastructure programs and production start-ups.
• Knowledge of Process Safety Management and how to implement.
• Familiarity with manufacturing readiness levels (MRLs) and gated development frameworks.
• Proven program management experience in manufacturing, industrialization, or operations readiness.
• Strong communication and stakeholder engagement skills.
• Strong organizational and communication skills, demonstrated through effective program delivery.
• Formal program or project management qualification.

Responsibilities

• Lead industrialization and operational readiness programs supporting CMC production at Indianapolis and Cypress, CA facilities.
• Drive site readiness across facilities, equipment, tooling, staffing, training, and production systems.
• Coordinate cross-functional teams spanning manufacturing, engineering, quality, HSE, supply chain, IT, and facilities.
• Plan and deliver production ramp-up activities, including recruitment and training.
• Manage capital investment programs.
• Ensure operational processes meet aerospace quality, safety, and regulatory requirements.
• Identify, manage, and mitigate risks associated with first-of-kind CMC manufacturing operations.
• Provide clear program governance, reporting, and escalation to senior leadership.
• Support supplier industrialization and material availability to enable uninterrupted site operations.
• Capture lessons learned and drive standardization across CMC production facilities.
• Travel approximately 25%.

Education

Associate's degree with 7+ years of related experience

Bachelor's degree with 5+ years of related experience

Master's degree with 3+ years of related experience

JD/Ph.D. in lieu of a degree, 9+ years of related experience

Job description

Rolls-Royce is seeking a Program Manager for CMC Industrialization to stand up and mature production facilities in Indianapolis, IN and Cypress, CA. You will lead complex cross-site programs ensuring facilities, equipment, processes, people, and supply chains are ready for safe, compliant CMC production.

You will drive ramp-up, coordinate multi-functional teams, manage capital projects, and align with aerospace quality standards, MRIs, and safety requirements, while traveling up to 25%.