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Title: Project Manager – Portfolio Management

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Position Summary:

The Portfolio Manager is responsible to analyze and benchmark customer projects and program portfolios against each other. This position facilitates lessons learned and continuous improvement. In collaboration with HQ, and further develops and implements cross-BU global Portfolio- / Program- / Project Management guidelines, processes, methods and tools. The Portfolio Manager works closely with the sales & execution teams.

Key Accountabilities:

• Develops and implements cross-BU global Portfolio- / Program- / Project Management guidelines, processes, methods and tools respecting existing standards (e.g. ISO; ICB 4.0, …) in collaboration with internal stakeholders.
• Analyzes and compares global and regional NALA Portfolios incl. Programs and Projects against each other with regards to standardized performance indicators (e.g. Schedule Performance Index, Cost Performance Index, Non-Conformance Cost, …) and case-by-case escalates to relevant committees.
• Collects, analyzes and distributes local, regional and global Lessons Learned aiming at continuously improving overall Portfolio performance.
• Provides Senior Management recommendations in various aspects of the efficient use of Project Management tools and tailors individual reporting.
• Helps as key user to Program and Project Managers in all aspects of the efficient use of the Project Management tools.
• Supports the integrated und cross-functional planning of programs and projects in operative Project Systems Business.
• Supports SteerCo meeting in accordance with the requirements.
• Support project success criteria and disseminate to involved parties throughout project life cycle, with the ability work across multiple departments. 
• Promote a compliance culture in area of responsibility and live the letter and the spirit of the Rolls-Royce Code of Conduct.
• Promote a safety culture within customer projects
• Perform special projects as required

Basic Requirements:

• Applicants must be authorized to work for any employer in the U.S without sponsorship. We are unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of an employment Visa at this time
• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Project Management, or Business Administration,  and 3 or 7 years of experience in customer project execution for power generation solutions or 7 years experience in customer project execution for power generations solutions.
• Passport required. Travel up to 20%

Preferred Qualifications:

• Proficiency with Microsoft Office (PowerPoint, Excel, and Outlook)
• Basic knowledge of construction management processes
• Power generation market knowledge, special RICE (Gas & Diesel), & BESS
• Strong experience as Program / Project Manager, ideally in an EPC environment.
• Strong xperience in SAP landscape (e.g. PPM, BW, SAC, CEC, …).
• Strong business acumen. Basic understanding of P&L
• Knowledge in Portfolio / Program / Project Management (e.g. IPMA or PMI certification, …).
• Knowledge in process management and in KPI systems.
• Effective communication with senior management as well as working level.
• Positive attitude and openness for collaboration with experts in APAC, EMEA and NALA.
• Excellent team player with an open mindset, collaborative spirit, and exceptional communication skills, capable of effectively engaging with diverse teams and stakeholders to achieve common goals.
• Proactive and positive attitude.
• Self-organized and driven

Rolls-Royce is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to any protected characteristics.

At Rolls-Royce, we are committed to creating a workplace where all employees feel respected, supported, and empowered to do their best work. We foster a welcoming and innovative work environment that invests in you, giving you access to an incredible breadth and depth of opportunities where you can grow your career and make a difference.

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.