About the role
Job Description Job Title: Program Manager – CMC Industrialization (Production Facilities & Operational Readiness Working Pattern: Onsite 9/80 Working location: Indianapolis, IN
Relocation is available for this position if appropriate
LEVEL C
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:
Rolls-Royce is advancing Ceramic Matrix Composite (CMC) technologies to enable next-generation aerospace products. The
Program Manager – CMC Industrialization
will play a critical role in establishing and maturing CMC production capabilities at Rolls-Royce’s
Indianapolis, Indiana and Cypress, California
sites.
As part of the
Industrialization Production Facilities and Operational Readiness team
, this role focuses on ensuring facilities, equipment, processes, people, and supply chains are fully prepared to support safe, compliant, and scalable CMC production. You will lead complex, site-spanning programs that transition CMC technologies from development into sustained industrial operations.
This role offers a unique opportunity to help stand up and mature
world-class CMC production facilities
in the US, directly supporting Rolls-Royce’s future propulsion technologies. You will work at the intersection of advanced materials, manufacturing excellence, and operational readiness, with real impact on production capability and business outcomes.
What you will be doing:
Lead industrialization and operational readiness programs supporting CMC production at
Indianapolis and Cypress, CA
facilities.
Drive site readiness across facilities, equipment, tooling, staffing, training, and production systems.
Coordinate cross-functional teams spanning manufacturing, engineering, quality, HSE, supply chain, IT, and facilities
Plan and deliver production ramp-up activities, including recruitment and training
Manage capital investment programs
Ensure operational processes meet aerospace quality, safety, and regulatory requirements
Identify, manage, and mitigate risks associated with first-of-kind CMC manufacturing operations
Provide clear program governance, reporting, and escalation to senior leadership
Support supplier industrialization and material availability to enable uninterrupted site operations
Capture lessons learned and drive standardization across CMC production facilities
Travel approximately 25%
Who we’re looking for: Basic Requirements:
An Associate’s degree with 7+ years of related experience OR
A Bachelor’s degree with 5+ years of related experience OR
A master’s degree with 3+ years of related experience OR
JD/Ph.D.
In lieu of a degree, 9+ years of related experience
In order to qualify for this role, you must be a U.S. Citizen or a U.S. Permanent Resident.
Preferred
Experience with Ceramic Matrix Composites (CMC) or other advanced/high-temperature materials
Knowledge of aerospace manufacturing quality systems and certification requirements
Experience with capital projects, equipment qualification, and factory layout development
Experience with major infrastructure programs and production start-ups
Knowledge of Process Safety Management and how to implement
Familiarity with manufacturing readiness levels (MRLs) and gated development frameworks
Other Skills & Experience
Essential: Proven program management experience in manufacturing, industrialization, or operations readiness
Strong understanding of production facilities start-up, commissioning, and manufacturing scale-up
Experience leading cross-site or multi-facility programs
Ability to manage ambiguity and technical risk in novel or first-of-kind manufacturing environments
Strong communication and stakeholder engagement skills
Strong organizational and communication skills, demonstrated through effective program delivery
Formal program or project management qualification
Leadership Behaviors
Integrates safety considerations into planning, decision-making, and execution
Strong delivery focus with attention to operational detail
Collaborative, inclusive leadership across diverse site teams
Systems-level thinking with an end-to-end factory mindset
Proactive risk management and continuous improvement orientation
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 Potential
Closing Date
: 10/31/26
Job Category Project Management Job Posting Date 09 Oct 2026; 00:10 Pay Range Pay ranges for remote employees are based on the state where the employee resides and may vary from the posted range. $119,520 - $194,220-Annually Location: Indianapolis, IN 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.