Program Executive, US Defense Advanced Programs

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

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work pattern

Total Rewards package

Job summary

Rolls-Royce in Indianapolis, IN is seeking a Program Executive for US Defense Advanced Programs. You will lead cross-functional teams to plan, organize and execute advanced development programs, ensuring milestones, governance, and budgets are met.

The role requires senior program management experience, DoD clearance eligibility, and a proven ability to align proposals with business strategy while engaging key stakeholders.

Qualifications

• US Citizenship and DoD security clearance eligibility required.
• Experience with government EVMS processes and reporting.

Responsibilities

• Develop and drive a holistic program master schedule.
• Develop future proposals with program management content.
• Ensure delivery of budget targets by the integrated team.
• Lead stakeholder interface management for requirements.
• Promote cross-functional collaboration to meet goals.
• Provide governance: engagement, risk management and reporting.
• Support gated reviews and related risk, safety, and audits.

Skills

PMP certification

Program management leadership

Stakeholder management

DoD security clearance eligibility

Gov’t EVMS process & reporting

Education

Bachelor's degree

Master's degree

PhD

Tools

AE 2100 D3 knowledge

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 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.

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.

Infinite Potential

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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

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. 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.