Enterprise Architect - Defence North America Business
Rolls-Royce
Designs and manufactures power and propulsion systems for aerospace, marine, defence and energy sectors.
Define and guide Defense digital/IT strategy and architecture to achieve business goals
11 days ago ago
$140,242 - $227,894
Experienced (8-12 years), Expert & Leadership (13+ years)
Full Time
Indianapolis, IN
Onsite
Company Size
50,000 Employees
Service Specialisms
Engineering
Maintenance, Repair & Overhaul
Research & Technology
Customer Relations
Digital Transformation
Power Systems
Propulsion Solutions
Aerospace Engineering
Sector Specialisms
Civil aerospace
Defence
Power Systems
Electrical
Commercial marine
Yacht
Marine
Industrial construction
Role
Description
strategy alignment
capability roadmap
enterprise governance
capability landscape
vendor collaboration
risk reduction
- Collaborate with Digital & IT Business Partners and business leaders to deeply understand the Defence business strategy.
- Develop a multi-year Digital capability roadmap aligned to business priorities and outcomes to enable the strategy, financial and operational goals to be met.
- Establish and lead governance arrangements to ensure that the enterprise architecture delivers the desired business outcomes and benefits to Defence.
- Develop a mid- to long-term view of the capability landscape required by the business
- Collaborate with vendors and industry leaders to identify strategic and innovative uses of technology to address business challenges/opportunities and close capability gaps in Defence.
- Establish roadmaps that are focused on reducing risk, technical debt, total cost of ownership whilst increasing overall business value delivered to Defence.
Requirements
togaf
jd/phd
senior it
enterprise architecture
us citizen
communication
- Extensive experience in a senior IT leadership role within a large, complex organisation
- In order to be considered for this opportunity, you must be a US Citizen
- A JD/PhD with 3+ years of experience in Enterprise Architecture, to include Data, Infrastructure, Applications and Process
- Prior experience working with board level stakeholders and building relationships at all levels
- Understand and articulate evolving business priorities and technology capabilities; drive innovation, concept assessments, industry benchmarking analysis, risk analysis, business case development and approval for technologies that could benefit Defence.
- Proven track record of successfully leading and delivering large-scale IT and digital transformation projects
- An Assoicate's Degree with 10+ years of experience in Enterprise Architecture or IT or digital solutions
- Demonstrated ability to collaborate with business and technical stakeholders
- A Bachelor’s degree with 8+ years of experience in Enterprise Architecture or IT or digital solutions OR;
- Exceptional communication, interpersonal, and presentation skills.
- In lieu of degree, 12+ years of experience in Enterprise Architecture or IT or Digital Solutions
- A Masters degree with 6+ years of experience in Enterprise Architecture, to include Data, Infrastructure, Applications and Process OR;
- TOGAF certification
- Demonstrated business and financial acumen skills
Benefits
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Training + Development
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Interview process
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Visa Sponsorship
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Security clearance
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Company
Overview
£18.9 billion
Revenue
The company achieved near £18.9 billion in revenue in 2024.
£2.9 billion
Operating Profit
The company reported an operating profit of approximately £2.9 billion in 2024.
36%
Market Share
The company holds a commercial engine market share of roughly 36%. This reflects its strong position in the sector.
25 vehicles/day
Production Rate
The company's Goodwood facility produces approximately 25 ultra-luxury electric vehicles per day under a BMW licence.
- Founded in the early 20th century, it began as a pioneer in aero-engine design and has grown into a global engineering powerhouse.
- It develops and produces engines and power systems for commercial and military aircraft, naval vessels, submarines, and energy infrastructure.
- Headquartered in London, it operates across four core segments—civil aerospace, defence, power systems and emerging markets like nuclear and modular reactors.
- It supports iconic programmes—supplying wide-body commercial aircraft engines, submarine nuclear reactors, naval propulsion, and bespoke industrial power units.
- Amid a major turnaround since 2023, the company secured a £9 billion UK defence reactor deal.
Culture + Values
- We do the right thing – We do what’s right for our customers, our people, and society.
- We aim high – We stretch our ambition, we set challenging goals, and we deliver results.
- We take ownership – We take personal responsibility for our actions, performance, and results.
- We act with integrity – We build trust by being honest, transparent, and ethical in everything we do.
- We collaborate – We work together with respect, trust, and inclusiveness to achieve our goals.
Environment + Sustainability
Net-zero by 2050
Carbon Neutrality Goal
Aims to achieve net-zero carbon emissions by 2050.
Carbon intensity down by 25%
Carbon Intensity Reduction Target
Committed to reducing the carbon intensity of products and operations by 25% by 2030.
CO2 emissions reduced by 50%
SAF Emissions Reduction
SAF strategy targets a 50% reduction in CO2 emissions from flight by 2050.
- Engaged in development of hybrid-electric and fully-electric propulsion systems to reduce environmental impact.
- Focus on reducing waste and resource consumption across the entire supply chain.
Inclusion & Diversity
30% by 2030
Female Leadership Target
Aims to achieve 30% female representation in senior leadership positions.
26% workforce
Gender Representation
Women currently account for 26% of the global workforce as of 2023.
- Set a goal to increase representation of ethnic minorities in senior roles.
- Implemented initiatives to promote a more inclusive work environment, including mentorship programs and leadership development for underrepresented groups.
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