Technical Program Manager

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

Benefits offered by this job

Discretionary bonus

Health benefits

Job summary

Rolls-Royce plc in Indianapolis, IN is seeking a Technical Program Manager to lead the DeliveryWorks task force, owning end-to-end initiatives from problem definition through corrective action closure. You will serve as the primary integration point across programs, supply chain, planning, procurement, quality, engineering and manufacturing.

This hybrid role emphasizes cross-functional leadership, rigorous governance, and reliable delivery in a large-scale industrial environment.

Qualifications

• Associate degree with 7+ years of engineering experience and program/project management experience OR Bachelor's degree with 5+ years of engineering experience and program/project management experience OR Master's degree with 3+ years of engineering experience and program/project management experience OR JD/PhD OR 9+ years of engineering experience and PM experience in lieu of a degree

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.
• Maintain communications with stakeholders including status reporting to senior stakeholders as defined in the project 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.

Skills

Project management

Cross-functional leadership

Stakeholder communication

Risk management

Education

Associate degree + 7+ years engineering & PM

Bachelor's degree + 5+ years

Master's degree + 3+ years

JD/PhD

9+ years engineering exp in lieu of degree

Job description

Job Description

Job Title: Technical Program Manager

Working Pattern: Fulltime - 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 Technical 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 engineering experience and program/project management experience, OR Bachelor's degree with 5+ years of engineering experience and program / project management experience, OR Master's degree with 3+ years of engineering experience and program / project management experience, OR JD/PhD, OR 9+ years of engineering 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 manufacturing or industrial engineering
• Proficient understanding and experience in manufacturing process control and aerospace quality standards/processes
• Basic knowledge and understanding of external supplier management processes
• Basic understanding of engineering configuration management processes
• 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

Rolls-Royce is an Equal Opportunity Employer

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.

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

Pay Range

$122,741 - $199,454-Annually

Closing Date

October 23, 2026

Job Category

Project Management

Job Posting Date

16 Oct 2026; 00:10