Project Lead - Integrated Master Scheduler

Rolls-Royce plc; Indianapolis (IN); On-site; USD 99,000 - 160,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) retirement savings plan with a

Paid Time Off

Tuition reimbursement

Health/dental/vision insurance

Job summary

Rolls-Royce plc is seeking a Project Lead for Integrated Master Scheduler in Indianapolis, IN, hybrid with 3 office days per week. The role supports the cross-functional team and Program Executive in program management, scheduling, and IMS/EVMS activities.

Required: bachelor’s degree with 2+ years experience or higher degree; strong project management, Excel/Power BI skills. Relocation assistance available; closing date Sept 18, 2026.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree with 2+ years of experience, or higher degree (Master/JD/PhD).
• Experience with project management and scheduling concepts.
• Proficiency in Excel and data analytics tools (Power BI).

Responsibilities

• Support development and management of the integrated master schedule (IMS) and EVMS.
• Assist program leads with planning, prioritization, and scope changes.
• Support proposal/contract modification activities for future work.

Skills

Self-driven

Analytical thinking

Strong communication

Education

Bachelor’s degree with 2+ years of experience

Master’s degree

JD/PhD

Tools

ForProject

Microsoft Project

Excel

Power BI

Job description

Job Title

Project Lead - Integrated Master Scheduler

Job Details

Working Pattern: Full time

Working location: Indianapolis, IN/Hybrid - 3 Office Days/Week Relocation assistance will be provided if applicable.

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 Project Lead for Advance Development, you will be working directly for the Program Executive. You will support the Program Executive and the cross-functional team in the program management activity.

What you will be doing

Support the development and management of integrated master schedule relevant to the accountability of the Program along with supporting IPT members in planning and prioritization of work including but not limited to EVMS, IMS and business functions. Support Program Leads in the management of program change, such as adding, removing, or modifying work scope in accordance with the Program Management Plan to include supply chain, risk, business and technical functions. Support of proposal/contract mod activity for future work

Basic Requirements:

• Bachelor’s degree with 2+ years of experience, OR Master’s degree, OR JD/PhD

Preferred Requirements:

• Experience with project management, including ForProject and Microsoft Project.
• Understanding of basic scheduling, earned value tools, supply chain management and technical awareness
• Experience with Excel, Power BI and other data analytic tools
• Self-driven and motivated

Vision Statement

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

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.

Closing Date

September 18, 2026

Job Category

Project Management

Job Posting Date

04 Sep 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. $98,566 - $160,169-Annually Location: Indianapolis, IN

Benefits

• 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

Company Insight

Rolls-Royce pioneers cutting-edge technologies that deliver the cleanest, safest and most competitive solutions to our planet’s vital power needs.