{"schemaVersion":"jobsearcher.job.v1","id":"90ada4432236e33ddd5fa78e","url":"https://jobsearcher.com/jobs/90ada4432236e33ddd5fa78e","canonicalUrl":"https://jobsearcher.com/jobs/90ada4432236e33ddd5fa78e","title":"Technical Program Manager","description":"Job Description\n\nJob Title: Technical Program Manager\n\nWorking Pattern: Fulltime - Hybrid (3 office days a week)\n\nWorking location: Indianapolis, IN\n\nRelocation assistance is not available for this position.\n\nWhy Rolls-Royce?\n\nAt 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.\n\nBy 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.\n\nYou’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.\n\nPosition Summary:\n\nThis 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.\n\nWhat you will be doing:\n\nServe as the central point of accountability for the assigned delivery improvement initiatives: charter, governance, and outcomes\nManage a portfolio of active and potential improvement projects, taking accountability for the schedule, milestones, risk, and regular reporting of progress.\nConvene and run recurring task force reviews with cross-functional leads (planning, procurement, quality, manufacturing, engineering) to drive issues to closure — not just status updates\nMaintain communications with stakeholders including status reporting to senior stakeholders as defined in the project governance structure for the assigned projects\nManage project changes, such as cancelling projects or changing scope of projects to react to changes in direction\nEscalate systemic or cross-functional blockers to leadership with clear options and recommendations\nValidate that implemented fixes eliminate recurrence through follow-up audits\nInstitutionalize permanent fixes into standard work — updated planning parameters, supplier requirements, or process controls — so the task force can eventually stand down\nSupport and/or lead communities of practice across the global DeliveryWorks program management team\n\nBasic Requirements:\n\nAssociate degree with 7+ years of engineering experience and program/project management experience, OR\nBachelor’s degree with 5+ years of engineering experience and program / project management experience, OR\nMaster’s degree or higher with 3+ years of engineering experience and program / project management experience, OR\n9+ years of engineering experience, and program / project management experience in lieu of a degree\nTo be eligible for consideration, you must be a U.S. Citizen\n\nPreferred Requirements:\n\nSignificant experience in manufacturing or industrial engineering\nProficient understanding and experience in manufacturing process control and aerospace quality standards/processes\nBasic knowledge and understanding of external supplier management processes\nBasic understanding of engineering configuration management processes\nStrong track record driving cross-functional accountability without direct authority — this role must move people to closure, not just track them\nComfortable dealing with ambiguity and complex environments\nExcellent communication skills\n\nOur 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.\n\nRolls-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.\n\nInfinite Potential\n\nClosing date: September 23, 2026\n\nJob Category\nProject Management\n\nJob Posting Date\n08 Sept 2026; 00:09\n\nPay Range\n\nPay ranges for remote employees are based on the state where the employee resides and may vary from the posted range.\n\n$122,741 - $199,454-Annually\n\nLocation:\n\nIndianapolis, IN\n\nBenefits\n\nRolls-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.","company":"Rolls-Royce","rawCompany":"rollsroyce","city":"Indianapolis","state":"IN","isRemote":false,"isActive":true,"createdAt":"2026-09-10T09:04:57.072Z","occupations":[{"code":"13-1082.00","title":"Project Management Specialists","slug":"project-management-specialists"},{"code":"15-1299.09","title":"Information Technology Project Managers","slug":"information-technology-project-managers"},{"code":"11-9041.00","title":"Architectural and Engineering Managers","slug":"architectural-and-engineering-managers"}],"industries":[{"code":"336411","title":"Aircraft Manufacturing","slug":"aircraft-manufacturing"},{"code":"336412","title":"Aircraft Engine and Engine Parts Manufacturing","slug":"aircraft-engine-and-engine-parts-manufacturing"},{"code":"336413","title":"Other Aircraft Parts and Auxiliary Equipment Manufacturing","slug":"other-aircraft-parts-and-auxiliary-equipment-manufacturing"}],"jobPosting":{"@context":"https://schema.org","@type":"JobPosting","title":"Technical Program Manager","description":"Job Description\n\nJob Title: Technical Program Manager\n\nWorking Pattern: Fulltime - Hybrid (3 office days a week)\n\nWorking location: Indianapolis, IN\n\nRelocation assistance is not available for this position.\n\nWhy Rolls-Royce?\n\nAt 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.\n\nBy 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.\n\nYou’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.\n\nPosition Summary:\n\nThis 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.\n\nWhat you will be doing:\n\nServe as the central point of accountability for the assigned delivery improvement initiatives: charter, governance, and outcomes\nManage a portfolio of active and potential improvement projects, taking accountability for the schedule, milestones, risk, and regular reporting of progress.\nConvene and run recurring task force reviews with cross-functional leads (planning, procurement, quality, manufacturing, engineering) to drive issues to closure — not just status updates\nMaintain communications with stakeholders including status reporting to senior stakeholders as defined in the project governance structure for the assigned projects\nManage project changes, such as cancelling projects or changing scope of projects to react to changes in direction\nEscalate systemic or cross-functional blockers to leadership with clear options and recommendations\nValidate that implemented fixes eliminate recurrence through follow-up audits\nInstitutionalize permanent fixes into standard work — updated planning parameters, supplier requirements, or process controls — so the task force can eventually stand down\nSupport and/or lead communities of practice across the global DeliveryWorks program management team\n\nBasic Requirements:\n\nAssociate degree with 7+ years of engineering experience and program/project management experience, OR\nBachelor’s degree with 5+ years of engineering experience and program / project management experience, OR\nMaster’s degree or higher with 3+ years of engineering experience and program / project management experience, OR\n9+ years of engineering experience, and program / project management experience in lieu of a degree\nTo be eligible for consideration, you must be a U.S. Citizen\n\nPreferred Requirements:\n\nSignificant experience in manufacturing or industrial engineering\nProficient understanding and experience in manufacturing process control and aerospace quality standards/processes\nBasic knowledge and understanding of external supplier management processes\nBasic understanding of engineering configuration management processes\nStrong track record driving cross-functional accountability without direct authority — this role must move people to closure, not just track them\nComfortable dealing with ambiguity and complex environments\nExcellent communication skills\n\nOur 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.\n\nRolls-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.\n\nInfinite Potential\n\nClosing date: September 23, 2026\n\nJob Category\nProject Management\n\nJob Posting Date\n08 Sept 2026; 00:09\n\nPay Range\n\nPay ranges for remote employees are based on the state where the employee resides and may vary from the posted range.\n\n$122,741 - $199,454-Annually\n\nLocation:\n\nIndianapolis, IN\n\nBenefits\n\nRolls-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.","datePosted":"2026-09-10T09:04:57.072Z","dateModified":"2026-09-10T09:04:57.072Z","hiringOrganization":{"@type":"Organization","name":"Rolls-Royce","sameAs":"https://jobsearcher.com"},"jobLocation":{"@type":"Place","address":{"@type":"PostalAddress","addressLocality":"Indianapolis","addressRegion":"IN","addressCountry":"US"}},"identifier":{"@type":"PropertyValue","name":"JobSearcher","value":"90ada4432236e33ddd5fa78e"},"url":"https://jobsearcher.com/jobs/90ada4432236e33ddd5fa78e"}}