IT Project Manager in Glenrothes

Date Posted: 2026-09-03 Country: United Kingdom Location: Glenrothes, Fife Position Role Type: Hybrid

Benefits

£: Competitive salary Contributory Pension Scheme (up to 10.5% company contribution) 6 times salary ‘Life Assurance’ with pension 25 days holiday (increasing with service) + statutory public holidays, plus opportunity to buy and sell up to 5 days (37hr) Car/Car allowance (dependant on grade/ role) Company bonus scheme (discretionary) 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 Private Medical Insurance - dependant on grade Work Culture

Work Culture

37hr working week, although hours may vary depending on role, job requirement or site-specific arrangements. Early 1.30pm finish Friday, start your weekend early! Remote, hybrid and site based working opportunities, dependant on your needs and the requirements of the role. Up to 5 paid days volunteering each year. Flexible working culture focused on output, with more formal flexible working arrangements on request (assessed subject to role) - please highlight any requests to the Talent Acquisition team.

About us

At Raytheon UK, 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.

Our Business

As a leading defence and aerospace company operating across the United Kingdom, Raytheon UK helps to solve our customers’ toughest challenges. With circa 2000 employees and major facilities operating throughout the UK including Broughton (Wales), Livingston and Glenrothes (Scotland), and Harlow, Gloucester, and Manchester (England); we are committed to investing in British careers and technology development. We also provide digital and training transformation solutions to commercial and military customers. With circa 2000 employees and major facilities operating throughout the UK including Broughton (Wales), Livingston and Glenrothes (Scotland), and Harlow, Gloucester, and Manchester (England); we are committed to investing in British careers and technology development.

Role & Responsibilities

Join Raytheon UK’s Information Technology team as an IT Project Manager, leading the successful delivery of complex and business-critical technology projects. Working alongside a team of experienced project managers, you will manage projects from initiation through to completion, driving business transformation, continuous improvement, and delivery excellence. This role requires a proactive and collaborative professional who can work autonomously, manage stakeholders effectively, anticipate challenges, and deliver results within dynamic project environments. Ideal candidates will have strong project management experience, excellent communication skills, and a commitment to ongoing professional development.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead the delivery of multiple IT projects from initiation through to completion, ensuring objectives are met on time and within budget.
• Develop and maintain project plans, managing resources, schedules, risks, dependencies, and project governance.
• Coordinate cross-functional teams, third-party suppliers, and stakeholders to drive successful project outcomes.
• Monitor project performance, budgets, and timelines, proactively addressing risks, issues, and scope changes.
• Produce clear project documentation, reports, and stakeholder communications, providing regular progress updates.
• Ensure compliance with security, quality, and governance standards while delivering measurable business value.

Essential Skills & Experience

• Proven experience delivering end-to-end IT projects, including planning, budgeting, resource management, risk mitigation, and stakeholder engagement.
• Strong track record of leading technology projects through the full project lifecycle, from solution design and business case development through to operational handover.
• Experience managing complex IT initiatives using both Agile and Waterfall methodologies, with the ability to adapt approaches to project needs.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills, with the ability to influence and collaborate across all levels of an organisation.
• Proficiency with project management and scheduling tools such as MS Project, JIRA, or equivalent, alongside strong Microsoft Office skills.
• PRINCE2 and/or PMP certification, with experience in regulated or structured delivery environments being advantageous.

RTX adheres to the principles of equal employment. All qualified applications will be given careful consideration without regard to ethnicity, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation or identity, national origin, age, disability, protected veteran status or any other characteristic protected by law.

RTX is an aerospace and defense company that provides advanced systems and services for commercial, military and government customers worldwide. It comprises three industry-leading businesses - Collins Aerospace, Pratt & Whitney, and Raytheon. Its 195,000 employees enable the company to operate at the edge of known science as they imagine and deliver solutions that push the boundaries in quantum physics, electric propulsion, directed energy, hypersonics, avionics and cybersecurity. The company, formed in 2020 through the combination of Raytheon Company and the United Technologies Corporation aerospace businesses, is headquartered in Arlington, Virginia.