Programme Manager - APNT

Role: Programme Manager (Sensors - APNT Business) Location: Harlow Req ID: 160149 Business Context Raytheon UK is looking for a dynamic and high performing Senior Programme Manager (PM) to work for the APNT area within the Global Sensors Pillar of the Business. Reporting to the head of APNT, this is a high profile, with extensive communication and interfacing with customers, major suppliers, SME's and industry stakeholders. The work location will primarily be based out of Harlow, but will require visits to other Raytheon, Customer, and Supplier, UK and international sites. Summary of Role: Responsible for leading APNT programmes and bids, being the senior point of contact with key customers and growing the business. To liaise closely with defence customers and suppliers, to ensure open communication channels at all times and to establish strong, trusting relationships. Main Duties: The PM will be responsible for the delivery of high profile projects including: business growth, bid and proposal management act as the interface from the project into key product teams to ensure that the customer and project requirements are fully understood and actioned work in conjunction with other functional teams, to ensure that the required resources are available be able to manage and work within agreed budgets, and forecast cost to complete. This will form a key measure of the success of the position. Identify project risks and opportunities, quantify and produce mitigation, capture and contingency plans. Develop strong relationships with the customers and subcontractors to ensure that they are meeting their commitments to the project. Candidate Requirements: A successful track record in setting up and executing full lifecycle development programmes A skilled manager who can anticipate problems, and plan to mitigate them. An able communicator in verbal, written and presentational forms including at board level. Able to manage and work within agreed budgets. Ability to establish and nurture customer relationships. About Raytheon UK With facilities in Broughton, Waddington, Glenrothes, Harlow, Gloucester and Manchester, Raytheon UK is invested in the British workforce and the development of UK technology. Across the country the company employs 1,700 people and supports 8,000 jobs. As a prime contractor and major supplier to the U.K. Ministry of Defence, Raytheon continues to invest in research and development, supporting innovation and technological advances across the country. About Raytheon Raytheon Company, with 2018 sales of $27 billion and 67,000 employees, is a technology and innovation leader specialising in defence, civil government and cybersecurity solutions. With a history of innovation spanning 97 years, Raytheon provides state-of-the-art electronics, mission systems integration, C5I products and services, sensing, effects and mission support for customers in more than 80 countries. Raytheon is headquartered in Waltham, Massachusetts. Follow us on Twitter. Raytheon Career Development: Raytheon has a wealth of resources available to help you develop your career from the moment you join. Activities range from on-line learning modules, to external training and support for taking professional qualifications relevant to your role. Standard Benefits: 25 days holiday + statutory public holidays Contributory Pension Scheme (up to 10.5% company contribution) 6 times salary 'Life Assurance' Flexible Benefits scheme with extensive salary sacrifice scheme's. Enhanced sick pay scheme Enhanced Family Friendly Policies, including enhanced Maternity & Shared Parental leave. 37hr working week, with an early finish Friday. Flexible working arrangements are available . Diversity: Diversity is a core business imperative at Raytheon. We are an equal opportunity employer that promotes inclusiveness and always employs the best professionals for the job. Having a diverse workforce allows Raytheon to draw upon a range of different ideas and experiences which supports growing our business and creates an environment where everyone has an equal opportunity for success. Raytheon UK pro-actively encourages diversity of ideas, thoughts, and networking opportunities and has created Employee Resource Groups (ERGs) including Raytheon Women's Network, YesNet (Young Employees Success Network), Raytheon Reservist Network (RaRe), Raytheon Alliance for Diverse Abilities (RADA) and all work together with our Diversity & Inclusion council, and all Raytheon employees are welcome to participate regardless of their background. As a proud contributor to the HM Armed Forces, Raytheon UK signed the HM Armed Forces covenant in 2014. Due to the varied activities and support to our Armed Forces & Reservists, Raytheon UK has since been awarded the prestigious Covenant 'Gold Award' Employee Recognition. Raytheon UK recognise that our people are the critical factor in our success, and we strive to provide a challenging and rewarding careers. Raytheon Application