At a Glance
- Tasks: Lead and deliver complex programmes while managing budgets and schedules.
- Company: Raytheon UK, a leader in defence and technology innovation.
- Benefits: Generous holiday, pension contributions, flexible benefits, and a company bonus scheme.
- Other info: Join a collaborative team and contribute to cutting-edge projects in the defence sector.
- Why this job: Make a real impact in a dynamic environment with opportunities for growth.
- Qualifications: Proven experience in programme delivery and strong leadership skills.
The predicted salary is between 80000 - 100000 £ per year.
Summary of Role Raytheon UK is seeking a dynamic, driven, inspirational and experienced Programme Director to lead the successful delivery of a strategically important contract.
Main Duties Lead, manage and successfully deliver all contractual requirements within agreed budgets, schedules and performance standards.
Establish and maintain programme governance, risk management, reporting and control frameworks to ensure successful programme execution.
Promote Programme Management Excellence (PMX) best practice and lead by example to instil a culture of flawless programme execution, accountability and continuous improvement.
Conduct a regular tempo of downwards and upwards governance engagements to assure delivery and programme success.
Develop, coach and mentor programme team members.
Develop collaborative relationships with senior stakeholders within the Customer, strategic Partners, an ecosystem of Suppliers and across Raytheon.
Be part of the Omnia Training senior leadership team.
Act as a Subject Matter Expert for Programme Execution.
Actively contribute to the development of Knowledge and Skills across the Raytheon UK PMX function.
Candidate Requirements Successful track record in delivering complex programmes, preferably for a prime contractor and including systems integration.
Experienced in working within partnering environments in a prime contractor role, alongside the customer and other contract delivery contractors.
Experienced in leading large multi-disciplined teams over geographically dispersed sites.
Track record of delivering business transformation through innovation, continuous improvement and the introduction of new technologies and processes.
Strong commercial, financial and performance management skills commensurate with delivery of large complex projects.
Experienced user of industry standard project management tools, techniques, and methodologies.
Ideally in a defence context.
Current holder of, or eligibility to obtain, SC MOD security clearance.
Due to the security classification of this programme, candidates must be UK nationals (not dual nationals) and resident in the UK.
Benefits and Work Culture 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 family friendly policies including enhanced maternity, paternity
Programme Director - ACTS employer: Raytheon UK
Raytheon UK is an excellent employer, offering a dynamic work culture that values innovation and collaboration. With the flexibility of hybrid and remote working arrangements based in Winnersh, employees enjoy a healthy work-life balance while engaging in meaningful projects that contribute to military training advancements. The company prioritises employee growth through continuous learning opportunities and a supportive environment, making it an attractive place for those seeking rewarding careers in training analysis.
