Job DescriptionJob Title: Project Lead, LibertyWorks Defense ProjectsWorking Pattern: Hybrid/Onsite in office 5 days/week Working location: Indianapolis, INRelocation is not available for this role
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 LibertyWorks R&T Project Engineer role is responsible for providing technical leadership to a multi-functional integrated product team (IPT) and for getting stuff done by removing barriers and exhibiting deep engagement in project efforts. This role has full accountability for the application of a systems approach to the realization of new technology solutions aligned with our Defense Initiatives.
You will define, plan, monitor, control and deliver impactful change (including new solutions) to meet all agreed stakeholder requirements. This includes a heavy focus on planning and delivering verification work packages to ensure that Rolls-Royce\'s technology products meet business, customer and regulatory requirements.
What you will be doing:- Define, agree, and integrate the plan for the IPT, considering both the scope of the overall Work Package and the activities required to understand and then produce a solution which meets requirements
- Create and agree a schedule for the full lifecycle of the IPT, manage the project plan (time and budget), and drive adherence to achieve time, cost, and quality targets.
- Define the necessary resource to achieve stakeholder requirements, and negotiate with resource managers, in conjunction with other Work Package Managers (WPO) to obtain the work package resources required to successfully execute and deliver
- Ensure project risks (technical, cost, supply chain and timescale) are identified, managed (including integration of risk activities in the project plan), and escalation of risks in accordance with risk management plan.
- Definition and delivery of robust verification, certification and qualification strategies with internal and external customers as required.
- Analyzing and reporting key earned value information to Program leadership describing project performance and any associated recovery actions.
Basic Requirements:- Bachelors Degree in engineering with 2+ years experience, OR
- Master\'s Degree in Engineering with 0 years of experience OR
- JD/Ph.D.
- In order to be considered for this opportunity, you must be eligible to obtain and maintain security clearance, which requires USA Citizenship
Preferred:- Project Management and Engineering Experience
- Experience leading or managing a team for execution of project work or in support of a functional skillset
- Exceptional interpersonal skills to work effectively in a team environment; willingness to accept responsibility and take initiative; and drive to finish assigned tasks on schedule
- An excellent command of the English language for both written and oral communications
- Familiarity with external customer interface as well delivery of engine assembly and testing experience at a system level.
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.
Infinite PotentialClosing Date: October 30, 2026#CLOPROF
Job CategoryProject Management
Job Posting Date24 Sep 2026; 00:09
Pay RangePay 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:Indianapolis, IN
BenefitsRolls-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.
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