Programme Manager

Date Posted:

2026-02-27

Country:

United Kingdom

Location:

London, London, City of

Position Role Type:

Hybrid

Job Description

Job Title

Programme Manager

Grade

P4

Function

Programme Management  –  Cyber & Intelligence Area

Location

Central London - hybrid working

Security

Clearance Required

Current eDV (enhanced developed vetting)

For further information on security clearances please visit this website:

National security vetting: clearance levels - GOV.UK

Duration

Permanent, full time

Hours

37

Raytheon UK

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.

About the role:

The Programme Manager is responsible for leading and delivering complex, large-scale cyber security software programmes across multiple teams and stakeholders. This role ensures that cyber capabilities, platforms, and services are delivered securely, on time, within scope, and aligned with organisational strategy and regulatory requirements. 
 

The role combines deep programme leadership expertise with strong understanding of cyber security technologies, secure software development, and risk governance. 

Skills and Experience

• Proven experience in programme or senior project management 

• Experience delivering technology or cyber security projects 

• Exposure to regulated or security-conscious environments 

• Experience working across multiple technical teams 

• Familiarity with cyber security tooling (IAM, SIEM, endpoint security, cloud security) 

• Strong risk and issue management capability 

• Excellent stakeholder engagement and communication skills 

• Structured, organised, and delivery-focused mindset 

• Must have eDV 

Desirable

• Degree or equivalent professional experience 

• Recognised project/programme management certification (PRINCE2, MSP, PMP, APM) 

• Agile certification (SAFe, PSMI, etc.) 

• Experience supporting or coordinating bid and proposal activities, particularly in technology or cyber contexts 

Responsibilities

• Act as senior escalation route into supplier leadership 

• Mobilise internal  

• Managing end-to-end delivery of cyber and secure software programmes or major workstreams 

• Build a trusted and reputable customer relationships that can be cultivated for opportunities and growth 

• Coordinating cross-functional teams including Engineering, Finance, Commercial and, Supply Chain 

• Accountable for programme finances such as forecasting, CIP, EACs and ensuring these are accurately tracked and able to be reported on to drive business decisions  

• Executing the entire programme lifecycle against Raytheon standards and policies 

• Management of our partners involved on task through our supplier ecosystem 

• Accountable for risk management including logging and mitigation planning 

• Direct involvement in BID activities concerning programme such as co-ordination, reviews and BID response writing 

Benefits and Work Culture

• Being part of a high-impact role with real influence over project outcomes 

• Close collaboration with neighbouring functions 

• Opportunities for progression and professional development 

• Supportive, collaborative culture that values accuracy and insight 

• Competitive salary and benefits 

• A collaborative and inclusive team culture 

• Flexible working, but must be able to work in the office

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.

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