JOB DESCRIPTION

PROJECT MANAGEMENT GRADUATE DEVELOPMENT PROGRAM (INDIANAPOLIS, INDIANA)

WHO WE ARE:

Rolls-Royce pioneers cutting-edge technologies that deliver clean, safe, and competitive solutions to meet our planet’s vital power needs through our Defense and Civil Aerospace, Power Systems, Electrical, and Nuclear businesses. This role will work in our Defense team, where over 16,000 of our military engines are in service across 160 customers in 103 countries. From combat to transport, from trainers to helicopters, our engines and pioneering service solutions ensure that our customers have world-leading power technology available, whatever the mission demands.

In the U.S., we are a key supplier for the Department of Defense as well as major airframers such as Boeing, Lockheed Martin, Northrop Grumman, and Bell Helicopters. Globally, we provide power solutions to nearly every allied military on the planet including the UK, Germany, Japan, India, and more. Our Indianapolis site, the largest in North America, builds more of our Defense products than anywhere else in the world.

Trusted to provide the Power to Protect by our customers, our values & culture help us deliver today, care for our people, and pave the way for the future. Our world class facilities are prepared for the 4th industrial revolution, and our cutting-edge technology will help define the future of the Defense industry. Join us in pioneering the power that matters.

WHAT YOU’LL DO:

Increasingly, our work needs to be agile, collaborative, and creative to meet the complex business challenges brought about by a rapidly changing technology landscape. All across our business, project management teams provide the support, skillsets, and relationships to meet short- & long-term goals across a variety of disciplines (e.g. engineering, services, supply chain, manufacturing, etc.).

The Project Management Graduate Development Program is a 2-year, full-time program comprised of 4 distinct rotations (approximately 6 months each) to build the breadth & depth of your experience. During, you’ll take on projects that will develop your business acumen, understanding of project management, and experience in key project management competencies. You’ll also be exposed to different business areas, products, global teams, leadership styles, and a range of project management techniques. The fourth and final rotation will serve as a capstone that encompasses all of your learning, where you’ll lead a project applying your skills & experiences in a more complex, challenging situation.

Past projects have included developing stakeholder engagement plans for a new product development team, leading a quality improvement initiative for a stealth fighter jet program, developing governance strategies for international program teams, working with customers to resolve business critical issues, and leading risk management activities to save millions of dollars in product supply chain costs.

WHAT TO EXPECT:

Trust, Integrity, and Safety are the Values that guide our business. These are underpinned by our Behaviors: Embrace Agility, Be Bold, Pursue Collaboration, and Seek Simplicity. You will see these in action throughout the program and be expected to help us put them to practice through your work.

You can expect practical learning, balanced with focused training, on real projects. Towards the end of the program, you’ll have the opportunity to work towards a professional project managementcertification from the Project Management Institute (PMI).Through coaching, mentoring, and training with our best technical and business leaders, you will develop the necessary technical and behavioral skills to advance your career as a well-rounded leader in Project Management.

WHAT YOU’LL NEED:

Ideal candidates will have strong demonstrations of interpersonal skills, curiosity,collaboration / team-oriented mindset,problem solving, critical thinking, and attention to detail.

Candidates will be able to/have:

• Ability to relate to a wide variety of people and positions

• Ability to navigate between driving actions and managing people dynamics

• Understanding of how to leverage influence and consultation into action

• Demonstration of using process definition to resolve a problem

• Ability to digest complex concepts and problems quickly

• Ability to manage and drive multiple projects with varying deadlines

• Demonstrate a mindset for continuous improvement

• Demonstrate knowledge of how to use quantitative analysis to solve a problem (e.g.research, lab, or consulting experience)

• Demonstrate written and oral communication, presentation and facilitation skills to a variety of audiences (e.g.technical experts, leadership,and customers)

• Strong skills in using digital business tools (ex. Microsoft Office or Google Workspace)

GRADUATION ELIGIBILITY: This role will start in Summer 2023. Minimum Bachelors required. Ideal candidates will graduate between May 2022 and August 2023.

RELEVANT MAJORS: Below are some of the majors of prior successful candidates. However, we will consider candidates from all majors who can help us solve complex business problems in a technical, highly regulated environment.

• Project Management

• Industrial and/or Systems Engineering

• Business Studies/Management

• Economics

• And/or any analytical subject or background

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• Demonstrated achievement inside and/or outside the classroom

• Prior project management internship/co-op

• Prior understanding of project management/planning techniques and approaches

COMPENSATION & COMPREHENSIVE BENEFITS

Rolls-Royce views our Graduate Development Program as an investment in our future leaders. In addition to intentional coaching & professional development, while on the program you will be considered a full-time employee and have access to our full benefits package. The list below covers some of the key parts of this comprehensive package.

• Competitive salary with competitive bonus plans

• 401(k) Retirement Plan: 100% Company Match on up to 5% of Eligible Pay with Immediate Vesting

• Potential for Additional 3% Annual Company Contribution to 401(k)

• Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance with Variable Pricing and Coverage Options

• Life Insurance and Identity Theft Coverage Available

• Wellbeing Initiatives: Health Savings Accounts, Flexible Spending Accounts, Fitness Reimbursements, Mental Health Resources, and more

• Flexible Work Arrangements such as remote / hybrid working where possible

• Paid Time Off & Paid Holidays

• Employee Discounts

WORK AUTHORIZATION ELIGIBILITY:

To be considered, you must also be a U.S. Citizen/Resident, Asylee, Refugee or have permanent/indefinite work authorization. There is no visa sponsorship for this position. We are an equal opportunities employer. We’re committed to developing a diverse workforce and an inclusive working environment. We believe that people from different backgrounds and cultures give us different perspectives. And the more perspectives we have, the more successful we’ll be. By building a culture of respect and appreciation, we give everyone who works here the opportunity to realise their full potential.

At Rolls-Royce we also support requests for flexible working arrangements wherever possible.

Closing Date: October 17th, 2022

Rolls-Royce is one of the world’s leading industrial technology companies. They create power to connect, power and protect society. Focussed on three core areas in Civil Aerospace, Defence and Power Systems, Rolls-Royce are determined to use their position as a global power group to play a role in creating a net zero carbon future for us all.