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Date Posted:
2024-06-21
Country:
United Kingdom
Location:
GBRHAM112: HMS Collingwood, Newgate Lane, No 633, Altantic Building, Fareham, Hampshire, PO14 1AS
Position Role Type:
Unspecified
Training Equipment Project Manager
Hybrid - Portsmouth minimum 3 days every month plus travel to other locations up to twice a month.
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. We are a major supplier to the UK government and customers around the globe, providing defence solutions across all domains: land, sea, air, space, and cyberspace. 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.
Through advanced technology and our people’s expertise, our Training Transformation Services is modernising what’s possible in the training and preparation of our armed forces. With a real blended approach to learning and using the latest innovative systems and technology, we ensure our service men and women really are prepared for any situation.
The role
The Raytheon UK Training Transformation team has a fantastic opportunity for an energetic and confident Project Manager to join the Selborne Training Equipment team.
The Selborne Training Equipment Project Manager will play a key role at the heart of the Raytheon UK Selborne Training Equipment Service, supporting the delivery of training for the Royal Navy as part of Team Fisher.
Raytheon UK’s role within Team Fisher is to deliver training design and transformation and training equipment support across the majority of the Royal Navy’s individual training courses and establishments.
Working at the centre of the Training Equipment team, the Project Manager will be critical in maintaining the smooth running and management of the Training Equipment team’s activities and their monitoring and reporting, liaising closely with the Selborne Programme Change team and managing change involving training equipment. The Training Equipment Project Manager will report directly to the Selborne Programme Manager.
Main Duties
Development of programme and project plans to support Training Equipment team activities as required.
Leadership and delivery of programmes and projects within the Training Equipment team.
Regular review and updating of cross-functional management plans.
Identification of risks and opportunities and the development and execution of mitigation and exploitation plans.
Identification and delivery of enhancements to systems and processes.
Management of the Training Equipment change process, including the management of Baseline Change Requests and Work Authorisations.
Monitoring of programme and project progress and escalate issues that impact progress.
Compile and submit programme status reports and briefs to the Customer and Raytheon management.
Sustain collaborative relationships with the Customer, Partners and across Raytheon.
Below are both the Essential and Desirable candidate qualities.
Essential:
Working knowledge of project management software tools such as Microsoft Project, Visio, Excel and other relevant applications
A self-starting and capable manager, able to effect change through the matrix organisation, even where direct hierarchical control does not exist
An ability to anticipate and solve problems
An ability to work effectively within a team, and to support others
A relevant Programme / Project Management qualification such as: Prince2; APMP; MSP
A willingness to travel to sites across the UK (3-4 days per month)
Desirable:
Degree qualified in a technical or project management related discipline, or with equivalent non-academic experience
Some experience of working within the defence industry or alongside an MOD customer
Experience of working on agile programmes
Interested in continuous professional development of self and others
Should you require any adjustments to support you in the recruitment process please discuss with your recruiter or email the request to recruitment@raytheon.co.uk
Competitive Benefits and Work Culture
Benefits
Competitive salaries.
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 sick pay.
Enhanced family friendly policies including enhanced maternity, paternity & shared parental leave.
Car / Car allowance (dependant on grade/ role)
Private Medical Insurance (dependant on grade)
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.
A grownup flexible working culture that is output, not time spent at desk, focussed. More formal flexible working arrangements can also be requested and assessed subject to the role. Please enquire or highlight any request to our Talent Acquisition team to explore the flexible working possibilities.
Up to 5 paid days volunteering each year.
RTX
Raytheon UK is a landed company and part of the wider RTX organisation. Headquartered in Arlington, Virginia, USA, but with over 180,000 employees globally across every continent, RTX provides advanced systems and services for commercial, military and government customers worldwide and comprises three industry-leading businesses – Collins Aerospace Systems, Pratt & Whitney, and Raytheon.
Supporting over 35,000 jobs across 13 UK sites, RTX is helping to drive prosperity. Each year our work contributes over £2.7bn to the UK economy and offers a wealth of opportunities to 4,000 suppliers across England, Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland. We’re investing in all corners of the country, supporting 29,040 jobs in England, 3,040 in Northern Ireland, 1,900 in Scotland and 1,600 in Wales.
Diversity, Equity & Inclusion
At Raytheon UK, we are committed to fostering a workplace that champions diversity, equity, and inclusion (DE&I) as fundamental pillars of our organisational culture. We believe that the diverse backgrounds, perspectives, and experiences of our employees are invaluable assets that drive innovation and excellence in everything we do.
In embracing diversity, equity, and inclusion, Raytheon UK strengthens its ability to deliver innovative solutions to complex challenges. We are proud to create a workplace where all individuals can thrive and contribute to the advancement of technology, security, and a better future for all. Our aim is for our employees to produce the best work of their lives so together we build a stronger, more inclusive future.
RTX is An Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or veteran status, age or any other federally protected class.
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Raytheon Technologies is An Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or veteran status, age or any other federally protected class.