PMO Lead - Defense- GG 10

Company: Rolls Royce
Location: Indianapolis
Posted on: October 14, 2021

Job Description:

Job Description

PMO Lead–Defence

Indianapolis, IN

An opportunity has arisen in Defence for a Program Management Office (PMO) Leadto join the Defence PMO team.This is an exciting time to join the Defence PMO as we transition in to a truly global PMO.

In this role the PMO Lead will report to the Head of PMO and will play a leading role in defining best practices in Project Planning, Execution, Compliance and Reporting throughout the full life-cycle of the programme. This position will be based on the Indianapolis site as part of the PMO in the PM Function.

At Rolls-Royce, we pioneer the power that matters to our customers, to society and to the planet.

We’re the second largest global provider of defence aero-engine products and services globally with 16,000 engines in the service of 160 customers in 100 countries. Our engines power aircraft in every major sector, including: transport, combat, patrol, trainers, helicopters and unmanned aerial vehicles

See the PMO lead role profile on the PM Academy website for further standard accountabilities.

Key Accountabilities:

• Lead process improvement projects as we continue to simplify the RRMS.
• Provide leadership and centralised coordination of Long Term Contract Reviewsand Load Capacity planning.
• Improve programme management capability by delivering process and tool training.
• Project manage the deployment of tools and processes across the global business and provide super user support for our key project management tools.
• Actively participate in the deployment of sharing of best practices and where appropriate new ‘leaner’ methods, including incorporation and capturing of lessons learned.
• Develop engagement frameworks and provide inductions to new starters to the PM function.See the PMO lead role profile on the PM Academy website for further standard accountabilities.

Basic Requirements:•

• Bachelor's Degree with 2+ years of Program Management experience, OR
• Master's Degree, OR
• JD/PhD
• In order to be considered for this opportunity, you must be a US Citizen or Permanent Resident

Preferred Requirements

• Experience of SAP Project Systems, EVMS For Project, Primavera P6, Dev Ops.
• Experience using Agile Project management.
• Experience of working with Integrated Master Schedules and Earned Value Management.
• Experience of load capacity planning, Long Term Contract Reviews and Risk Management.
• Experience of working in a variety of project roles in projects of limited complexity with personal accountability for Quality, Time, Cost and Performance elements.
• Working towards or ideally have membership/accreditation level of externally recognized Project Management Professional Bodies (e.g. APM, PMI).
• Qualified to degree level in Project/Program Management or equivalent.
• Proven people and stakeholder management skills at all levels of an organisation
• Exposure to non-core project management roles such as purchasing, commercial, engineering Operations etc.
• Proven ability to lead and train all levels in Project/Programme Management competencies.

Create the new standard. Join us and you’ll develop your skills and expertise to the very highest levels, working in an international environment for a company known the world over for excellence and innovation.

Beyond tomorrow

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 realize their full potential.

You can learn more about our global Diversity and Inclusion strategy here.

Due to the COVID-19 pandemic we are keeping our people safe by offering the option to work from home where possible and necessary. If you’re successful for this role you’ll be expected to work from home on a temporary basis .When Rolls-Royce updates the safety protocols related to COVID-19, you may be required to work in multiple spaces (home, office, alternate locations, etc.) as needed across the work week. These may vary dependent on required tasks, the needs of the team, and the focus of the organization.

So that you can be your best at work and home, we’ll consider flexible working arrangements for everyone, in any role. 

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