Program Executive, US Defense Advanced Programs

Rolls-Royce plc; Indianapolis (IN); Hybrid; USD 156,000 - 254,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Disability insurance

Life and AD&D insurance

Flexible spending account

Health savings account

401(k) retirement savings plan with a

Employee Assistance Program

Paid Time Off

Some paid holidays

Paid parental and family care leave

Tuition reimbursement

Long-term incentive plan

Job summary

Rolls-Royce plc in Indianapolis is seeking a Program Executive for US Defense Advanced Programs. This role provides project management leadership to deliver strategy, business cases, and plans; works with cross-functional teams to organize and execute advanced development programs while meeting budget targets.

The position requires strong program execution experience, stakeholder management, and governance across functions; you will interface with prime contractors and manage contract scope,

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree with 8+ years of experience, OR Master’s degree with 6+ years of experience, OR PhD and 3+ years’ experience.
• US Citizen and eligible for a DoD security clearance.
• Experience with Gov’t EVMS process and reporting

Responsibilities

• Develop and drive a holistic program master schedule
• Develop future proposals owning program management content
• Lead stakeholder interface management and successful delivery of stakeholder requirements
• Promote collaboration across the team and support functions to meet program goals
• Provide project management governance including employee engagement, continuous improvement, risk management and reporting Progress system through company gated reviews

Skills

Project management

Leadership

Stakeholder management

Security clearance eligibility

US citizenship

Education

Bachelor’s degree

Master’s degree

PhD

Tools

AE 2100 D3

EVMS reporting

Job description

Job Description Job Title: Program Executive, US Defense Advanced Programs Working Pattern: Full Time/Hybrid - 3 Office Days/Week Working location: Indianapolis, IN Relocation is not provided for this role Level B

Why Rolls-Royce?

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 create world-class power and propulsion solutions, pushing your problem-solving and ingenuity, to deliver real impact that puts safety first. You'll be given responsibility and the opportunity to grow in our high-performance culture. This is Infinite Potential. And it's your chance to really shine and contribute to one of the world's most recognized brands and a beacon for engineering excellence.

Position Summary

As the Program Executive, US Defense Advanced Programs, you will provide project management leadership and direction to deliver the company strategy, business case and business plans. This role is responsible for working closely with a cross functional team and key stakeholders to plan, organize and execute advance development programs. This role will require management experience, with a focus on program execution, collaboration across functional groups, governance of program priorities, delivery of key milestones, and meeting all budget targets.

What you will be doing

• Develop and drive a holistic program master schedule
• Develop future proposals owning program management content
• Ensure the integrated project team maintains a focus on delivering budget targets
• Lead stakeholder interface management and successful delivery of stakeholder requirements
• Promote collaboration across the team and support functions to meet program goals
• Provide project management governance including employee engagement, continuous improvement, risk management and reporting Progress system through company gated reviews
• Support or lead risk assessments, flight clearance reviews, safety reviews, product certification, and technical audits from a functional aspect

Basic Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree with 8+ years of experience, OR Master’s degree with 6+ years of experience, OR PhD and 3+ years’ experience To be considered for this opportunity, you must be a US Citizen and eligible for a DoD security clearance Experience with Gov’t EVMS process and reporting

Preferred Qualifications

• PMP certification
• Experience as a development program executive who has executed development programs, including follow-on proposal development for future phases of the program
• Proven leadership of program support team
• Proven capability to interface with prime contractor and manage contract scope
• Familiarity with AE 2100 D3 product and business model

Our Vision

Our vision is to ensure that the quality and dynamism that shaped our history continues into our future. It's a bold pursuit, and we never stop striving to go further, faster, and better. We lead progress, creating the technologies that move us forward. If you're driven to grow, to learn, and to make a lasting difference, this is where you belong.

Equal Opportunity Employer

Rolls-Royce is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to any protected characteristics. We are committed to providing a respectful and non-discriminatory workplace where individuality is valued and everyone can thrive.

Job Information

Infinite Potential #CLOLI Job Category Project Management Job Posting Date 28 Sept 2026; 00:09 Pay Range Pay ranges for remote employees are based on the state where the employee resides and may vary from the posted range. $156,274 - $253,946-Annually Location: Indianapolis, IN

Benefits

• health
• dental
• vision
• disability
• life and accidental death & dismemberment insurance
• flexible spending account
• health savings account
• 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
• long-term incentive plan

The options available to an employee may vary depending on eligibility factors such as date of hire, employment type, and the applicability of collective bargaining agreements. Rolls-Royce pioneers cutting-edge technologies that deliver the cleanest, safest and most competitive solutions to our planet’s vital power needs.