Sr. Project Manager

Rolls-Royce Power Systems; South Carolina; Hybrid; USD 123,000 - 199,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Base pay

Discretionary bonus plan

Health insurance

401(k) with company match

Paid Time Off

Tuition reimbursement

Job summary

Rolls-Royce Power Systems is seeking a Sr. Project Manager to lead multiple complex projects across locations in the US. The role requires coordinating with account/program management to meet contract requirements and drive PMO excellence.

You will develop and mentor project teams, manage scope changes, and identify revenue opportunities while maintaining schedule, budget, and quality targets. Hybrid work with 2 office days per week is available.

Qualifications

• Formal project management education or certification preferred.
• Experience delivering complex customer projects on schedule and budget.
• Strong leadership, stakeholder management, and cross‑functional collaboration.

Responsibilities

• Lead multiple complex projects from initiation to completion within scope, schedule, and budget.
• Coach and mentor project managers and teams to promote accountability and growth.
• Manage risks, changes, and contingencies; report progress to executives.

Skills

Project management

Leadership

Communication

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Business/Engineering

Associate’s degree in Business or related field

Master’s degree in Business/Engineering

JD/PhD in Business/Engineering

Job description

Working location: Mankato, MN Aiken, SC, Novi, MI/Hybrid - 2 Office Days/Week

Relocation assistance will be provided if applicable.

Job Title: Sr. Project Manager

Working Pattern: Full-Time

Working location: Mankato, MN Aiken, SC, Novi, MI/Hybrid - 2 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

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.
• Develop, coach, and mentor Project Managers and project teams, fostering accountability, collaboration, and professional growth and lead a cross functional project team. Identify and resolve issues and conflicts within the project team.
• 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 and PMO excellence through risk management, change control, performance monitoring, compliance, and continuous improvement activities.

Basic Requirements

• Associate’s degree in Business, Engineering, or related field + 7 years of experience in customer project execution.
• Bachelor’s degree in Business, Engineering, or related field + 5 years of experience in customer project execution.
• Master’s degree in Business, Engineering, or related field + 3 years of experience in customer project execution.
• JD/PhD in Business, Engineering, or related field.
• In lieu of degree, 9+ years of experience in customer project execution.
• In order tobe eligible for consideration, you must be a U.S. Citizen or U.S. Permanent. Resident Applicants mustbe authorized towork for any employer in the U.S without sponsorship. We are unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of an employment Visaat 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.

Benefits

• base pay
• discretionary bonus plan
• 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

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 22, 2026

Job Posting Date

09 Oct 2026; 00:10

Pay Range

Pay ranges for remote employees are based on the state where the employee resides and may vary from the posted range.

$122,741 - $199,454-Annually

Location:

Mankato, MN, Aiken, SC, or Novi, MI