Project Manager

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Job Title: Project Manager

Function: DT

Duration: Permanent  

Hours: Full Time (37 hours per week)  

Location(s): Glenrothes or Livingston (Scotland) or Harlow (Essex)

Security Clearance Requirements: SC – Must be eligible to work in the UK without sponsorship.   

Why join Raytheon

At RTX, the world's largest aerospace and defense company, 185,000 great minds are united by purpose and inspired to make a difference solving the world’s most complex problems. With our three market leading businesses, world-class operations and investments in research and development, we offer capabilities and opportunity no one else can. Together, we push the boundaries of known science and find new ways to connect and protect our world. 

Raytheon brings the strength of more than 100 years of experience and renowned engineering expertise to meet the needs of today’s mission and stay ahead of tomorrow’s threat. We deliver solutions that help our nation and allies defend freedoms and deter aggression, creating a safer, more secure world. Join us and help shape the future of aerospace and defense.

Summary of Role

Raytheon UK is seeking an experienced and proactive IT Project Manager to join our Information Technology function, supporting the successful end-to-end delivery of transformational IT projects. You will work within a collaborative team of senior project managers, contributing to a diverse and dynamic portfolio of key technology initiatives.

In this role, you will operate with autonomy, take ownership of complex project environments, and contribute meaningfully to continuous improvement, delivery excellence, and business transformation. We’re looking for someone who can anticipate challenges, collaborate effectively, communicate confidently, and bring a strong foundation in project management complemented by a commitment to ongoing professional development.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead and manage multiple IT projects concurrently from initiation through to closure.

• Develop comprehensive project plans, including resourcing, implementation, testing, training, and transition-to-support activities.

• Manage and mitigate all project risks related to scope, time, budget, quality, and stakeholder expectations.

• Ensure projects meet quality, schedule, compliance, and budget targets, delivering measurable business value.

• Monitor and control project resources, capital costs, and revenue, ensuring alignment with budget expectations.

• Apply the Raytheon delivery methodology, utilising appropriate tools, methods, and governance processes.

• Identify, coordinate, and lead project team members, third-party vendors, and contractors to achieve project goals.

• Communicate effectively with stakeholders at all levels, providing regular updates and escalation where required.

• Forecast resource needs and manage project timelines and milestones using Microsoft Project or equivalent tools.

• Produce clear documentation including progress reports, proposals, requirements, and presentations.

• Proactively manage scope changes and develop contingency plans for emerging risks or issues.

• Ensure adherence to governance standards, security requirements, and compliance frameworks across all projects.

• Build and maintain strong working relationships with stakeholders, vendors, and delivery partners.

Essential Requirements

• Demonstrable project management experience across initiation, scoping, resourcing, scheduling, budgeting, risk management, and communication.

• Proven ability to lead technology projects involving multiple stakeholders, small teams (up to 5 people), up to 6 months duration and budgets up to £0.5m.

• Full lifecycle project delivery experience, including solution design, scoping, pricing, risk assessment, and transition into operations.

• Strong understanding of early lifecycle support and transition-to-service processes.

• Solid knowledge of Project Management Best Practice frameworks.

• Ability to work with complex systems and business processes, translating needs into clear requirements.

• Practical experience using both Agile and Waterfall methodologies, including running stand-ups, sprints, and Kanban boards.

• Strong communication and stakeholder management skills, with the ability to influence at all levels.

• Experience delivering complex IT projects across multiple domains.

• Proficiency with MS Project, Team Foundation or equivalent scheduling tools, and the full MS Office suite.

• PRINCE2 and/or PMP certification.

• Bachelor’s degree in IT, Engineering, Science, or Mathematics.

• Eligible for SC clearance.

Desirable 

• Experience working within a structured PMO environment.

• Prior delivery experience in defence or highly regulated technical industries.

• Experience within global or matrix-managed organisations.

• Knowledge of ITIL and process quality methodologies.

• Six Sigma qualifications or experience.

• Experience using JIRA.

Please ensure the role type defined is appropriate for your needs before applying to this role. This position is classified as:

Hybrid: Employees who are working in Hybrid roles will work regularly both onsite (3 days on site) and offsite.

What we offer:

• Competitive salaries.

• 25 days holiday + statutory public holidays, plus opportunity to buy and sell up to 5 days (37hr)

• Contributory Pension Scheme (up to 10.5% company contribution)

• Company bonus scheme (discretionary).

• 6 times salary ‘Life Assurance’ with pension.

• Flexible Benefits scheme with extensive salary sacrifice schemes, including Health Cashplan, Dental, and Cycle to Work amongst others.

• Enhanced sick pay.

• Enhanced family friendly policies including enhanced maternity, paternity & shared parental leave

Work Culture

• 37hr working week, although hours may vary depending on role, job requirement or site-specific arrangements.

• Remote, hybrid and site based working opportunities, dependant on your needs and the requirements of the role.

• A grownup flexible working culture that is output, not time spent at desk, focussed. More formal flexible working arrangements can also be requested and assessed subject to the role. Please enquire or highlight any request to our Talent Acquisition team to explore the flexible working possibilities.

• Up to 5 paid days volunteering each year

For this role the successful hire will need to be a permanent UK resident and successfully complete a baseline (BPSS) security and background check.

RTX  

Raytheon UK is a landed company and part of the wider RTX organisation. Headquartered in Arlington, Virginia, USA, but with over 180,000 employees globally across every continent, RTX provides advanced systems and services for commercial, military and government customers worldwide and comprises three industry-leading businesses – Collins Aerospace Systems, Pratt & Whitney, and Raytheon.  

Supporting over 35,000 jobs across 13 UK sites, RTX is helping to drive prosperity. Each year our work contributes over £2.7bn to the UK economy and offers a wealth of opportunities to 4,000 suppliers across England, Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland. We’re investing in all corners of the country, supporting 29,040 jobs in England, 3,040 in Northern Ireland, 1,900 in Scotland and 1,600 in Wales.

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