VP, Strategic Programs

Rolls-Royce

. Provide strategic leadership and direction for large-scale Digital and IT projects and programs .

Posted 11/9/2026full-timeIndianapolis • Virginia • United StatesLead💰 $140,242 - $227,894 per yearWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates strategic leadership in managing large-scale Digital and IT projects, ensuring compliance with the Rolls-Royce Cybersecurity Maturity Model Certification (CMMC) and aligning program delivery with business objectives. Possesses strong risk management, communication, and organizational skills to oversee complex programs and collaborate with stakeholders effectively.

Highest-signal resume keywords

CMMC ComplianceRisk Identification and MitigationProgram Governance FrameworksLeadership of Cross-Functional TeamsDefense Industrial Base Experience

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Hard Skills

Project ManagementCybersecurity Maturity Model CertificationRisk AssessmentCompliance ManagementDigital TransformationProgram DeliveryResource AllocationPerformance ManagementThird-Party AuditsReadiness Assessments

Soft Skills

Exceptional Communication SkillsCritical ThinkingAnalytical SkillsOrganizational SkillsCollaboration

Industry Keywords

Defense Industrial BaseFederal GovernmentAerospace and DefenseCertified Third-Party Assessment OrganizationsDepartment of Defense Compliance

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

Cyber Security

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Provide strategic leadership and direction for large-scale Digital and IT projects and programs
Ensure delivery and ongoing compliance of the Rolls-Royce Cybersecurity Maturity Model Certification (CMMC) program
Align program delivery with overall business objectives and the Digital Transformation agenda
Manage the performance of program managers and their teams
Lead and manage multiple complex programs for on-time, within-budget, high-quality delivery
Establish and maintain program governance frameworks for compliance, risk mitigation, transparency, and accountability
Oversee resource allocation across programs and optimize utilization
Identify, assess, and mitigate risks across the program portfolio
Build relationships with key stakeholders and ensure communication, collaboration, and alignment on priorities and progress
Develop and implement Rolls-Royce North America capabilities to satisfy Department of Defense regulator and customer compliance requirements

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor’s degree in IT, Computer Science or Project Management with 8+ years of related experience, OR Master’s degree in IT, Computer Science or Project Management with 6+ years of related experience, OR PhD/JD in IT, Computer Science or Project Management with 3+ years of related experience
Must be a US citizen or Permanent resident
Experience working within the defense industrial base (DIB), federal government, or aerospace and defense sectors preferred
Understanding of readiness assessments and third-party audits by Certified Third-Party Assessment Organizations (C3PAOs), including managing interactions with external assessors preferred
Exceptional verbal and written communication skills
Risk identification, assessment, and mitigation skills associated with CMMC compliance
Strong leadership skills to direct cross-functional teams and collaborate with business units, IT, security, and external partners
Critical thinking and analytical skills to resolve complex, ambiguous compliance issues
Meticulous organizational skills to manage schedules, documentation, and reporting for multiple concurrent projects

Benefits

Comp & perks

Discretionary bonus plan
Health insurance
Dental insurance
Vision insurance
Disability insurance
Life insurance
Accidental death and dismemberment insurance
Flexible spending account
Health savings account
401(k) retirement savings plan with company match
Employee Assistance Program
Paid Time Off
Certain paid holidays
Paid parental and family care leave
Tuition reimbursement
Long-term incentive plan