Project Manager Cost Out - Procurement

Job Title: Project Manager Cost Out - Procurement

Job Location: Novi, MI or Aiken, SC

Working Patten: Full Time

Why join 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 work on world-class solutions, supported by a culture that champions belonging, creativity, and your professional growth.

Rolls-Royce has been recognized as the top employer in the Engineering & Manufacturing category on the prestigious Forbes Top Employers for Engineers list for 2025. This ranking highlights our commitment to innovation, employee development, and fostering a collaborative environment where engineers can thrive.

Power Systems is one of three core businesses within Rolls Royce, alongside Civil Aerospace and Defence. This role sits within our Power Systems business in North America, where we deliver world-class solutions that power critical infrastructure across energy, industrial, marine, and defense sectors. North America is a key growth market for our Power Systems business, driven by increasing demand for resilient energy solutions, data center expansion, and the transition to more sustainable power. As we continue to invest and expand across the region, our teams are at the forefront of this growth, advancing innovative technologies and shaping the future of reliable, sustainable power.

What you will be doing:

With this attractive opportunity you will get a chance to:

Project Management for Cost‑Out Initiatives

• Planning, leading, and monitoring cost‑out projects.
• Developing project plans, milestones, resource requirements, and savings targets.
• Managing cross‑functional teams (Engineering, Quality, Logistics, Finance, Production).

Market and Supplier Analysis

• Identifying new global procurement markets with significant savings potential.
• Conducting detailed market analyses, benchmarks, and comparative cost calculations.
• Applying international Best‑Cost‑Country sourcing strategies.

Technical Expertise & Cost Analysis

• Analyzing product specifications, manufacturing technologies, and material costs.
• Preparing Should‑Cost analyses and TCO models.
• Identifying technical optimization and Design‑to‑Cost opportunities in collaboration with Engineering.

Position Qualifications:

• Degree in Industrial Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Business Administration, Supply Chain Management, or a related field.
• Willingness to travel internationally.
• “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.”

Preferred Requirements:

• Several years of experience in Procurement, Cost-Out Management, Value Engineering, or technical project management
• Strong technical understanding of manufacturing processes, materials, and product-related cost structures
• Excellent analytical skills, including Should-Cost analysis, cost modeling, TCO assessments, and data analysis
• Experience in international project management and cross-functional collaboration
• Very good English skills (German language skills are a plus)

Work Conditions:

This position is primarily based in a flexible office environment and follows a standard Monday through Friday work schedule, in alignment with the Rolls-Royce America Inc. Flexible Work Policy.

Our vision is to ensure that the excellence and ingenuity that shaped our history continues into our future.

Our multi-year transformation program aims to turn Rolls-Royce into a high-performing, competitive, resilient and growing company. Join us, and it can be your future vision too.

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.

What we offer

We offer excellent development opportunities, a competitive salary, and exceptional benefits. These include bonus, employee support assistance and employee discounts.

Benefits

The Business Unit Power Systems of Rolls-Royce provides world-class power solutions and complete life-cycle support under our product and solution brand mtu. Through digitalization and electrification, we strive to develop drive and power generation solutions that are even cleaner and smarter and thus provide answers to the challenges posed by the rapidly growing societal demands for energy and mobility.

We deliver and service comprehensive, powerful and reliable systems, based on both gas and diesel engines, as well as electrified hybrid systems. These clean and technologically-advanced solutions serve our customers in the marine and infrastructure sectors worldwide.