Master Scheduler – CMC Industrialization

Master Scheduler – CMC Industrialization

Working Pattern: Onsite

Working location: Indianapolis, IN Relocation is available for this position if appropriate GG10

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

The Master Scheduler – CMC Industrialization is responsible for developing, maintaining, and controlling the Integrated Master Schedule (IMS) for Rolls-Royce’s Ceramic Matrix Composite (CMC) industrialization program across Indianapolis and Cypress, California. This role provides program-level schedule integration across facilities build-out, CAPEX execution, equipment installation, process qualification, and operational readiness, enabling predictable delivery of first-of-kind manufacturing capability. The Master Scheduler serves as the central authority for schedule integrity, critical path visibility, and scenario analysis.

What you will be doing:

• Integrated Program Scheduling Be the recognized Subject Matter Expert (SME) for scheduling process, skills, data and toolset within the Program / project
• Develop and maintain a resource‑and‑logic‑driven Integrated Master Schedule (IMS) using Primavera P6 and Microsoft Project
• Integrate schedules across multiple workstreams, including Facilities, Engineering, Manufacturing, Quality, Supply Chain, IT, and EHS
• Align site-level schedules between Indianapolis and Cypress, ensuring consistent structure, coding, and milestones
• Guide program team members to develop high-quality detail work stream schedules and integrate these into a Master Schedule to deliver the Program / project business plan utilizing analysis and scenarios to optimize the schedule outcomes
• Schedule Control & Analysis Perform critical path, float, and what‑if analysis using P6 and MS Project to identify risks, opportunities, and recovery strategies
• Establish schedule baselines, manage change control, and track performance against approved plans
• Analyze schedule impacts associated with resourcing and CAPEX changes, equipment delivery, and commissioning activities
• Program Integration & Stakeholder Support Partner closely with Program Managers and functional leads to ensure schedule realism and executable logic
• Incorporate program, supplier and other third-party schedules into the IMS, validating dependencies and delivery commitments
• Support Program decision‑making during facilities start-up, equipment qualification, and production ramp‑up
• Reporting & Governance Produce executive-level schedule reports, milestone dashboards, and readiness metrics directly from P6 and MS Project data
• Support Program reviews, gate reviews, and operational readiness assessments with schedule-driven insights
• Drive continuous improvement in scheduling standards, templates, and best practices

Basic Requirements:

• An Associate’s degree in Engineering, Operations, Supply Chain, or a related field with 4+ years of experience OR A Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Operations, Supply Chain, or a related field with 2+ years of experience OR A Master’s degree in Engineering, Operations, Supply Chain, or a related field OR JD/Ph.D.
• In lieu of a degree, 6+ years of experience in Engineering, Operations, Supply Chain, or a related field
• In order to qualify for this position, you must be a U.S. Citizen or a U.S. Permanent Resident.

Preferred:

• Experience supporting manufacturing facilities start-up, commissioning, or production ramp-up
• Familiarity with aerospace or other highly regulated manufacturing environments
• Knowledge of Manufacturing Technology Readiness Levels (M-TRLs) or gated development frameworks
• Experience with first-of-kind or advanced materials manufacturing Programs
• Demonstrated experience building and managing Program-level Integrated Master Schedules
• Advanced proficiency in Primavera P6 and Microsoft Project, including logic development, baselining, and performance analysis
• Experience scheduling manufacturing, industrialization, or CAPEX-driven Programs
• Strong understanding of cross-functional dependencies in facilities start-up and production readiness
• Systems-level thinking with strong attention to schedule logic and data quality
• Ability to translate complex Program activity into clear, actionable schedules
• Confident communicator with technical, operational, and leadership stakeholders
• Proactive approach to schedule risk identification and mitigation

Closing date: October 19, 2026

Job Category Project Management Job Posting Date 05 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. $94,160 - $153,010-Annually

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. Rolls-Royce pioneers cutting-edge technologies that deliver the cleanest, safest and most competitive solutions to our planet’s vital power needs.

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