Supply Chain Program Manager

Rolls-Royce; Indianapolis (IN); Hybrid; USD 123,000 - 199,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Total rewards package

Discretionary bonus

Health benefits

Job summary

Rolls-Royce is seeking a Supply Chain Program Manager in Indianapolis, IN, to lead the DeliveryWorks initiative, owning end-to-end projects from problem definition through corrective action. You will act as the primary integration point across planning, procurement, quality, engineering, and manufacturing in a hybrid work setting.

The role requires 7+ years in supply chain/operations with program experience, strong communication, and a proven ability to drive cross-functional accountability in a

Qualifications

• 7+ years of supply chain or operations experience with program/project management experience.
• Significant experience in supply chain and operations within a manufacturing industry.
• Understanding of ERP, MRP, planning systems, and data tools (Excel required; Power BI/Tableau a plus)
• Strong track record driving cross-functional accountability without direct authority — move people to closure, not just track them
• Comfortable dealing with ambiguity and complex environments
• Excellent communication skills

Responsibilities

• Serve as the central point of accountability for the assigned delivery improvement initiatives: charter, governance, and outcomes
• Manage a portfolio of active and potential improvement projects, taking accountability for the schedule, milestones, risk, and regular reporting of progress
• Convene and run recurring task force reviews with cross-functional leads to drive issues to closure — not just status updates
• Maintain communications with stakeholders including status reporting to senior stakeholders as defined in governance structure
• Manage project changes, such as cancelling projects or changing scope of projects to react to changes in direction
• Escalate systemic or cross-functional blockers to leadership with clear options and recommendations
• Validate that implemented fixes eliminate recurrence through follow-up audits
• Institutionalize permanent fixes into standard work — updated planning parameters, supplier requirements, or process controls
• Support and/or lead communities of practice across the DeliveryWorks program management team

Skills

Communication skills

Cross-functional collaboration

Problem solving

Ambiguity tolerance

Education

Associate degree

Bachelor’s degree

Master’s degree

JD/PhD

9+ years experience in lieu of a degree

Tools

ERP systems

MRP systems

Excel

Power BI

Tableau

Job description

Infinite Potential

Closing date: September 11, 2026

Job Description

Job Title: Supply Chain Program Manager

Working Pattern: Hybrid (3 office days a week)

Working Location: Indianapolis, IN

Relocation assistance is not available for this position.

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

This is a central role leading projects within the dedicated task force of DeliveryWorks, who is chartered to diagnose and permanently fix the root causes behind chronic delivery failures. As a Supply Chain Program Manager, you will own end-to-end initiatives within a portfolio of projects from problem definition through corrective action closure, serving as the primary integration point across programs, supply chain, planning, procurement, quality, engineering, and manufacturing.

What You Will Be Doing

• Serve as the central point of accountability for the assigned delivery improvement initiatives: charter, governance, and outcomes
• Manage a portfolio of active and potential improvement projects, taking accountability for the schedule, milestones, risk, and regular reporting of progress.
• Convene and run recurring task force reviews with cross-functional leads (planning, procurement, quality, manufacturing, engineering) to drive issues to closure — not just status updates
• Maintain communications with stakeholders including status reporting to senior stakeholders as defined in the project governance structure for the assigned projects
• Manage project changes, such as cancelling projects or changing scope of projects to react to changes in direction
• Escalate systemic or cross-functional blockers to leadership with clear options and recommendations
• Validate that implemented fixes eliminate recurrence through follow-up audits
• Institutionalize permanent fixes into standard work — updated planning parameters, supplier requirements, or process controls — so the task force can eventually stand down
• Support and/or lead communities of practice across the global DeliveryWorks program management team

Basic Requirements

• Associate degree with 7+ years of supply chain or operations experience and program/project management experience, OR
• Bachelor’s degree with 5+ years of supply chain or operations experience, and program / project management experience, OR
• Master’s degree or higher with 3+ years of supply chain or operations experience, and program / project management experience, OR
• JD/PhD, OR
• 9+ years of supply chain or operations experience, and program / project management experience in lieu of a degree
• To be eligible for consideration, you must be a U.S. Citizen

Preferred Requirements

• Significant experience in supply chain and operations within a manufacturing industry
• Understanding of ERP, MRP, planning systems, and data tools (Excel required; Power BI/Tableau a plus)
• Understanding of key supply chain processes such as planning / SIOP, sourcing, manufacturing, delivery and delivery governance (short term interval control, rate readiness, ERP compliance, data integrity management). Logistics, warehousing, and returns experience is not required
• Strong track record driving cross-functional accountability without direct authority — this role must move people to closure, not just track them
• Comfortable dealing with ambiguity and complex environments
• Excellent communication skills

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.

Job Category

Project Management

Job Posting Date

28 Aug 2026; 00:08

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

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.