Raytheon UK

aerospace, defence, cyber, space, and training

ProgrammeManager

Glenrothes, United Kingdom; Livingston, United Kingdom FULL TIME Remote Friendly
Market Sentiment
HIGH DEMAND

Neural analysis suggests this role is
optimal for Senior candidates.

The Brief

“Programme Manager at Raytheon UK. Skills: Programme Manager, Project Management, Risk Management, Financial Management. Provide direction and management of a high performing Integrated Project Team. Manage infrastructure preparation, transfer, installation, qualification and ongoing development through to full rate production of a new product”

What You'll Achieve.

Successful track record in setting up and executing complex projects to schedule, budget and quality; Bringing projects to successful completion within the cost and time requirements; Preparing and submitting winning proposals

Industry & Context.

aerospace, defence, cyber, space, and training
Problems you'll solve

Develop corrective actions based on interpretation of available project performance data and metrics; Proactive problem solver – Anticipates and plans to mitigate risks

Eligibility Requirements

permanent UK resident, successfully complete a SC security and background check

What They're Looking For.

Must Have

Degree qualified in a technical, manufacturing or project management related discipline, or with equivalent non-academic experience, Experienced Programme Manager with a successful track record in setting up and executing complex projects to schedule, budget and quality with P&L accountability, Demonstrated expertise in managing issues while bringing projects to successful completion within the cost and time requirements, Effective scope management and ability to understand and execute to customer requirements, Ability to make decisions and develop corrective actions based on interpretation of available project performance data and metrics, Experience in project financial management and reporting, ensuring a complete and accurate view is available on request, Experience in providing leadership and direction to multi-disciplined teams, Risk and Opportunity management, knowledge of qualitative and quantitative risk and opportunity management techniques and tools, permanent UK resident, successfully complete a SC security and background check

Nice to Have

A recognised project management qualification, Experience of working in relevant domains, Supportive, with the character to navigate sensitive and pressurised situations to overcome delivery challenges, Experience in managing multiple programs and Project Managers, Experience in capture and proposal management with a track record of preparing and submitting winning proposals, Effective stakeholder management including both customer interfacing and presenting to senior management, Excellent verbal, written and presentation skills with the ability to influence, persuade, lead and motivate teams, and produce / deliver reporting customers, suppliers and internal stakeholders, at all levels, Innovative and proactive problem solver – Anticipates and plans to mitigate risks, Able to engage with technical experts with credibility and understanding, Able to manage and work within agreed budgets, forecast cost to complete

What You'll Do.

Provide direction and management of a high performing Integrated Project Team

Manage infrastructure preparation

qualification and ongoing development through to full rate production of a new product

Communicate and interface with RTX internal and external customers and partner organisations

Focus on customer focused innovative thinking

React quickly to changes

Support RTX US in supporting their customer during this time of significantly increased demand

How You'll Work.

Team & Collaboration

Interfacing with RTX internal and external customers and partner organisations; Providing leadership and direction to multi-disciplined teams; Managing multiple programs and Project Managers; Stakeholder management including both customer interfacing and presenting to senior management; Influence, persuade, lead and motivate teams; Deliver reporting customers, suppliers and internal stakeholders, at all levels; Engage with technical experts with credibility and understanding

Communication Scope

Excellent verbal, written and presentation skills; Ability to influence, persuade, lead and motivate teams; Produce / deliver reporting customers, suppliers and internal stakeholders, at all levels

Process & Methodology

Setting up and executing complex projects to schedule, budget and quality, Managing issues while bringing projects to successful completion within the cost and time requirements, Scope management, Project financial management and reporting, Risk and Opportunity management, Capture and proposal management, Manage and work within agreed budgets

Full Job Description

**Date Posted:** 2026-05-28 **Country:** United Kingdom **Location:** Glenrothes, Fife **Position Role Type:** Hybrid **Job Title: Programme Manager** **Location(s):** Glenrothes or Livingston / Hybrid (WFH / Glenrothes or Livingston) **Summary of Role:** The Raytheon UK Advanced Products team has a fantastic opportunity for a dynamic, high performing and experienced Programme Manager to provide direction and management of a high performing Integrated Project Team. Working across multiple Product Lines, as part of the wider Advanced Products business unit, the successful candidate will be intrinsic in the infrastructure preparation, transfer, installation, qualification and ongoing development through to full rate production of a new product in the Raytheon UK portfolio. This is a complex and challenging role that is both highly rewarding and high profile, with extensive communication and interfacing with RTX internal and external customers and partner organisations. It demands excellent interpersonal skills and high levels of energy and stamina. Success will require customer focused innovative thinking, forward planning, strong communication and an ability to react quickly to changes. As a valuable member of the Advanced Products team this Project Management role is pivotal both in the growth of the Raytheon UK business, and in the success of RTX US in supporting their customer during this time of significantly increased demand. As well as developing within the business, Raytheon UK also encourages its employees to be involved in one of our Employee Resource Groups. These groups are an integral part of our diversity and inclusion journey and key to maintaining a rich and diverse talent base. More details of the groups can be found online. We also encourage all employees to take advantage of five full days of volunteering leave to allow them to focus on social causes that impact their local community. While the primary work location will be our Glenrothes and Living

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