About our Company
At Raytheon UK, we take immense pride in being a leader in defence and aerospace technology. We are dedicated to fuelling innovation, nurturing talent, and fostering a culture of excellence. Joining our team means being part of an organisation that shapes the future of national security whilst investing in your growth and personal development. We provide a collaborative environment, abundant opportunities for professional development, and a profound sense of purpose in what we do. Together, we are not just advancing technology; we’re building a community committed to safeguarding a safer and more connected world. Our Weapons business works ethically, providing complex weapons systems to customers. We equip the Royal Air Force with capabilities such as AMRAAM and Paveway IV precision guided munitions, the Royal Navy with our Phalanx close‑in missile defence system and the British Army with Javelin portable anti‑tank guided weapon system.
Summary of Role
Raytheon UK’s Weapons team is seeking a confident and driven Project Manager to lead a high‑performing Integrated Project Team within the Weapons and Sensors business. This role will manage the delivery of technically complex, high‑profile projects while building strong relationships with customers and internal stakeholders. The successful candidate will drive on‑time, high‑quality delivery, identify and support new business opportunities, and mentor junior Project Managers. The position also offers opportunities for national and international travel to customers and suppliers.
Core Responsibilities
- Lead and direct multi‑disciplinary project teams to achieve delivery objectives.
- Maintain project finances, reporting, and forecasting while meeting time, cost, quality, and P&L targets.
- Identify and manage scope, risk, issue, and opportunity risks and provide decision‑making support to senior management.
- Develop and maintain strong relationships with customers and internal stakeholders.
- Mentor and develop junior project managers.
- Contribute to capture/proposal management and winning bids.
Essential Qualifications
- Degree‑qualified in a technical, manufacturing, or project management discipline (or equivalent experience). Formal Project Management qualification desirable.
- Proven experience as a Project Manager delivering complex projects to time, cost, quality, and P&L targets.
- Strong issue, scope, risk, and opportunity management skills.
- Confident decision‑maker using project data and performance metrics.
- Experience managing project finances, reporting, and forecasting.
Desirable Qualifications
- Experience in relevant industry domains.
- Strong stakeholder management skills, including customer and senior leadership engagement.
- Experience in capture/proposal management and winning bids.
- Excellent communication, influencing, and presentation skills.
- Proactive problem‑solver, able to work under pressure.
- Credible engagement with technical specialists and budget management.
Benefits
Flexible working culture focused on output, with formal flexible working arrangements on request (assessed subject to role). Up to 5 paid days volunteering each year. Please highlight any requests to the Talent Acquisition team.
Equal Employment Opportunity Statement
RTX adheres to the principles of equal employment. All qualified applications will be given careful consideration without regard to ethnicity, color, religion, or any other protected characteristic.
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