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APNT Programme Manager
Project Manager (APNT) – Raytheon UK
Location: Harlow, Essex | Role Type: Hybrid
About Us
At Raytheon UK, we’re leaders in defence and aerospace technology, shaping national security while fostering innovation and talent. We provide a collaborative, purpose-driven work culture, abundant opportunities for professional development, and a 37-hour working week with early Friday finishes. Our mission? Building a safer, more connected world through cutting-edge solutions and a committed team.
Our UK operation, employing ~2000 people across major sites (Harlow, Glasgow, and Wales), drives global advancements in land, sea, air, cyber, and space domains. Our APNT (Assured Positioning Navigation & Timing) business deliver Anti-Jam systems critical to defence—requires agile teamwork, strong leadership, and resilience in fast-changing environments.
Key Purpose of the Role
Lead a high-performance Integrated Project Team to execute technically complex, high-profile projects for the APNT business. Responsibilities include:
- Guaranteeing on-time, high-quality delivery and meeting financial targets (cost, P&L, quality).
- Securing new business opportunities through innovative thinking and opportunity identification.
- Building strong stakeholder relationships (customers, internal teams, senior leadership).
- Scaling the APNT team while maintaining an inclusive, growth-focused culture.
- Supporting domestic/international travel to clients, suppliers, and programme sites.
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About the Team
- Works within a defence-focused APNT programme—creating momentum, adapting to changes, and driving technical and commercial success.
- Requires collaboration with multi-disciplinary teams, technical specialists, and senior leadership.
About You
Essential
- Degree (or equivalent experience) in a technical discipline, manufacturing, or project management (formal project management certification desirable).
- Proven Project Manager with hands-on experience in:
- Delivering complex projects to time, cost, and quality (with P&L accountability).
- Issue/scope/risk/opportunity management and data-driven decision-making.
- Financial oversight—budgeting, forecasting, and reporting.
- Leading multi-disciplinary teams effectively.
- Domestic and international travel (mandatory for this role).
- Challenging biased assumptions and seeking new business angles.
- Ability to build strong relationships (internal stakeholders & customers).
- Proactively seeks new opportunities for expansion.
Desirable
- Deep experience in defence/aerospace/splement or high-tech industries.
- Expertise in stakeholder management, proposal processes, and bid-winning strategies.
- Strong communication and presentation skills.
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Culture & Benefits
- 37-hour workweek with daily early finishes on Fridays unless project-specific.
- Hybrid/remote options—flexible to meet team/role needs.
- 25 paid days’ holiday (growing with tenancy) + statutory/treatment/buy/sell options (37hr cap).
- Life Assurance (6x salary) linked to pension, company pension contribution (up to 10.5%).
- Discretionary performance bonus scheme.
- Flexible benefits, including health cash plans, dental, cycle-to-work.
- Paid volunteer hours (up to 5 days/year).
- Enhanced family policies (maternity/paternity/shared parental leave).
About Raytheon & RTX
- Part of RTX, a $72bn conglomerate uniting Raytheon, Collins Aerospace, and Pratt & Whitney for radical innovation in quantum physics, hypersonics, and cybersecurity.
- Our 200,000 global employees push boundaries—whether in supersonic combat systems or the next quantum revolution. At our core—building a safer world.
Diversity Commitment
RTX adheres to equal employment principles. We value every application, regardless of gender, race, disability, age, orientation, or veteran status.
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