Programme Manager - Bids in Harlow

Raytheon UK has an exciting opportunity for a dynamic and strategic Programme Manager to join our Training Transformation Services (TTS) team. 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 and willing to gain BPSS and SC clearance.

Responsibilities:

• Lead and manage complex proposals that support strategic business growth, transformation, and customer expansion.
• Own the proposal budget and ensure financial targets and customer commitments are consistently met.
• Drive the full bid lifecycle, from opportunity shaping and proposal development to contract award and mobilisation.
• Identify and mitigate risks while actively capturing and exploiting opportunities to enhance business outcomes.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure integrated delivery and seamless execution across all programme elements.
• Facilitate Strategic Financial Planning (SFP) and contribute to long-term growth strategies.
• 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.

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.

Required Experience:

• Proven experience managing end-to-end bid processes and delivering successful proposals.
• Strong commercial acumen and ability to align programme delivery with strategic business goals.
• Relevant, recent demonstrable experience of successful programme execution in a highly regulated and/or controlled environment.
• 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.

Desirable Requirements:

• Shipley trained or familiar with structured bid methodologies.
• Experience of working in MOD and/or training.
• 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.

Benefits and Work Culture:

• 37hr working week with early finish Fridays - start your weekend early!
• 25 days holiday + statutory public holidays, plus opportunity to buy and sell up to 5 days and up to 5 paid days volunteering.
• 10.5% company pension contribution with 6% employee contribution.
• Annual company bonus scheme (discretionary).
• Private Medical Insurance (dependant on grade).
• 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.

Raytheon UK takes 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.