Program Manager – Bids & Execution

Raytheon UK has an excellent opportunity for a Programme Manager (Bids & Execution) in our Training Transformation Services (TTS) team, working on a hybrid basis either near Reading or Harlow.

As Programme Manager, you will hold a pivotal role in driving business growth through the successful delivery of change programmes and bid proposals. You will play a key role in shaping and executing initiatives that expand our sales pipeline and secure future opportunities.

You must be eligible to obtain or currently hold BPSS and SC level clearance.

• →Develop executable program delivery plan for new business opportunities and support transition into service and beyond.
• →Drive the full program lifecycle, from proposal development to contract award, mobilisation & execution.
• →Programme Delivery - Work closely with all functions to remove barriers and enable successful delivery, to ensure that customer deliverables meet quality standards and timelines.
• →Lead and manage complex proposals that support strategic business growth, transformation, and customer expansion.
• →Identify and mitigate risks while actively capturing and exploiting opportunities to enhance business outcomes and deliver effectively to customers.
• →Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure integrated delivery and seamless execution across all programme elements.
• →Champion PMX best practices and foster a culture of continuous improvement and flawless execution
• →Build and sustain trusted relationships with customers, partners, suppliers, and internal stakeholders to support shared programme vision and success.

• Relevant, recent demonstrable experience of successful programme execution in a highly regulated and/or controlled environment
• Proven experience managing end-to-end bid processes and delivering successful and executable proposals
• Strong commercial acumen and ability to align programme delivery with strategic business goals.
• Demonstrate and advocate Raytheon leadership behaviours
• Resilient and adaptable, with the ability to navigate ambiguity and pressure in fast-paced settings.
• Confident communicator with the ability to influence and engage senior stakeholders and technical experts.
• Creative and open to innovation in order to solve problems
• Experience of working in MOD and/or training

• Shipley trained or familiar with structured bid methodologies.
• Degree qualified in a technical or project management related discipline, or with equivalent non-academic experience
• Interested in continuous professional development of self and others.

At Raytheon our priority is culture: we are keen to hear from people with the right attitude, values and willingness to learn, therefore even if you feel you do not meet the majority of the qualities, we still encourage you to apply.

We take immense pride in being a leader in defence and aerospace technology. As an employer, 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.

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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