Project Manager

Rolls-Royce; Mankato (MN); Hybrid; USD 99,000 - 160,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

401(k) match

Job summary

Rolls-Royce is seeking a Project Manager in Mankato, MN for a hybrid role requiring two office days per week. The position leads complex, high-risk projects, ensuring adherence to contract scope, schedule, and budget while driving continuous improvement.

You will coordinate with account/program management and execute strategic initiatives to deliver value for the customer. The role demands strong communication, stakeholder management, and governance skills, with PMP or equivalent training

Qualifications

• Associate’s degree plus 4 years of experience in customer project execution.
• Bachelor’s degree plus 2 years of experience in customer project execution.
• Master’s degree in Business, Engineering, or related field.
• JD/PhD in Business, Engineering, or related field.
• In lieu of degree, 6+ years of experience in customer project execution.
• U.S. citizen or eligible to work in the U.S. without sponsorship.

Responsibilities

• Lead a portfolio of complex projects from initiation through completion.
• Manage scope, schedule, budget, and quality targets.
• Proactively handle scope changes, crises and risks with mitigation plans.
• Prepare and deliver project progress reports to executive management.
• Identify additional revenue opportunities and grow business relationships.

Skills

Project management

PMP certification

Stakeholder management

Risk management

Education

Associate’s degree in Business/Engineering

Bachelor’s degree in Business/Engineering

Master’s degree in Business/Engineering

JD/PhD in Business/Engineering

Job description

Job Description

Job Title: Project Manager

Working Pattern: Full-Time

Working location: Mankato, MN/Hybrid - 2 Office Days/Week

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

The position is to lead multiple projects as assigned in close coordination with account / program management. This position will execute complex / high risk projects in adherence to strict budget, schedule, and scope as outlined in the customer contract. This position will also lead special projects as required.

What you will be doing

• Manage a portfolio of complex projects from initiation through completion, delivering results on scope, schedule, budget, and quality targets.
• Proactively manage project scope changes, crises and risks and create contingency and mitigation plans.
• Prepare and deliver project progress reports (schedule, cost vs. budget, risks, tasks, etc.) to executive management
• Identify potential additional revenue opportunities within the project and build, develop and grow business relationships vital to the success of the project.
• Assess project status via onsite meetings and work with contractors concerning generator set installation.
• Drive project excellence through risk management, change control, performance monitoring, compliance, and continuous improvement activities.

Basic Requirements

• Associate’s degree in Business, Engineering, or related field + 4 years of experience in customer project execution.
• Bachelor’s degree in Business, Engineering, or related field + 2 years of experience in customer project execution.
• Master’s degree in Business, Engineering, or related field.
• JD/PhD in Business, Engineering, or related field.
• In lieu of degree, 6+ years of experience in customer project execution.
• In order to be eligible for consideration, you must be a U.S. Citizen or U.S. Permanent. Resident Applicants must be authorized to work for any employer in the U.S without sponsorship. We are unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of an employment Visa at this time.

Preferred Requirements

• PMP certification or equivalent project management training.
• Experience leading complex customer or business projects from initiation through completion.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities, deadlines, and resources in a fast-paced environment.
• Strong interpersonal, communication, and stakeholder management skills.
• Experience supporting project governance, risk management, and continuous improvement initiatives.

Power Systems is the Rolls-Royce business which provides world‑class power solutions and complete life-cycle support under our product and solution brand mtu. Through digitalization and electrification, we strive to develop drive and power generation solutions that provide answers to the challenges posed by the rapidly growing societal demands for energy and mobility.

We deliver and service comprehensive, powerful and reliable systems, based on both gas and diesel engines, as well as electrified hybrid systems. These technologically advanced solutions serve our customers in the marine and infrastructure sectors worldwide.

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

Closing date: October 8, 2026

Job Posting Date 30 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.

$98,566 - $160,169-Annually

Location

Mankato, MN

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, and employment type.

The Business Unit Power Systems of Rolls-Royce provides world‑class power solutions and complete life-cycle support under our product and solution brand mtu. Through digitalization and electrification, we strive to develop drive and power generation solutions that are even cleaner and smarter and thus provide answers to the challenges posed by the rapidly growing societal demands for energy and mobility.

We deliver and service comprehensive, powerful and reliable systems, based on both gas and diesel engines, as well as electrified hybrid systems. These clean and technologically‑advanced solutions serve our customers in the marine and infrastructure sectors worldwide.