Technical Project Manager Harlow, England
Job description
Date Posted:
2023-03-13Country:
United KingdomLocation:
Harlow, Essex, Kao One, Kao Park, Harlow, CM17 9NAPosition Role Type:
UnspecifiedJob Title: IT Project Manager
Location(s): Harlow or Glenrothes - Hybrid working model
Summary of Role
Raytheon UK has an opportunity for an experienced IT Project Manager to join the Information Technology function, taking full responsibility for the successful end to end management of key transformational IT projects. The Project Manager will have the overall responsibility for the successful initiation, planning, design, monitoring, controlling, reporting and closure of Raytheon UK IT projects.
The IT function is responsible for the delivery of IT services to all UK based divisions to successfully enable our expanding business and assure operational delivery of critical functions and services that are reliant on all aspects of technology to drive revenue growth, improve business efficiency, reduce risk and maximise Raytheon customer engagement and alignment.
- Manages all aspects of multiple projects concurrently from initiation through closure.
- Develops and implements project plans, encompassing project team structure and resource assignment, implementation, testing and training plans, creating of a control plan identifying both business process metrics and IT platform quality requirements and ensuring successful transition to support.
- Owns all project risk; including time, budget, and scope, and the associated plans to contain and/or mitigate risk.
- Ensures project quality, schedule and budget objectives are met and deployed solutions deliver targeted business value.
- Monitors and controls resources, revenue and capital costs against the project budget and manages expectations of all project stakeholders.
- Takes full end to end responsibility for the definition, documentation and successful completion of IT projects.
- Selects the appropriate methods, tools and artefacts within the Raytheon IT IPDS delivery methodology, ensuring that effective project control, change control, risk management and testing processes are maintained in line with agreed governance.
- Identifies project resources and coordinating the efforts of team members and third-party contractors or consultants in order to deliver projects according to plan.
- Liaises and communicates effectively with project stakeholders on an ongoing basis.
- Forecasts resources and participants needed to achieve project goals
- Sets and continually manages project expectations with team members, identifying and resolving issues and conflicts where they arise.
- Plans and schedules project timelines and milestones using Microsoft Project, and tracks and reports project milestones and deliverables.
- Develops and delivers progress reports, proposals, requirements documentation, and presentations.
- Proactively manages changes in project scope, identifies potential risks, and develops and delivers associated contingency plans.
- Ensure all projects are delivered to governance, compliance, and security requirements.
- Establish and maintains relationships with third parties/vendors.
- Report and escalate project risks to management and governance function as needed.
Demonstrable Skills and Levels - SFIA Foundation Definitions
- Autonomy - Works under general direction. Uses discretion in identifying and responding to complex issues and assignments. Usually receives specific instructions and has work reviewed at frequent milestones. Determines when issues should be escalated to a higher level.
- Influence - Interacts with and influences colleagues. Has working level contact with customers, suppliers and partners. May supervise others or make decisions which impact the work assigned to individuals or phases of projects.
- Complexity - Performs a range of work, sometimes complex and non routine, in a variety of environments. Applies methodical approach to issue definition and resolution.
- Business Skills - Demonstrates an analytical and systematic approach to issue resolution. Takes the initiative in identifying and negotiating appropriate personal development opportunities. Demonstrates effective communication skills. Contributes fully to the work of teams. Plans, schedules and monitors own work (and that of others where applicable) competently within limited deadlines and according to relevant legislation, standards and procedures. Appreciates the wider business context, and how own role role relates to othe roles and to the business of the employer or client.
Candidate Requirements
- Prior experience in Project Management within defence or highly regulated technical industry, ideally within global environments and/or global matrix organisations.
- Demonstrable project management skills including project initiation, scoping, resourcing, scheduling, budgeting, risk management and communication.
- Capable of leading technology projects; e.g., multiple stakeholders, teams of up to 5 people, of up to 6 months duration, and up to £0.5m in budget.
- Experience of full lifecycle management of IT Programmes and Projects from inception to delivery, especially solution identification, design, pricing, risk management and early project definition before transition into service operation.
- Experience of the critical project to service transition phase and associated early lifecycle support.
- Proven experience of Project Management Best Practice.
- Ability to understand complex systems and business processes and define requirements for solutions.
- Experience of operating effectively under the governance of a PMO structure.
- Excellent communication skills - written, verbal, presentation and influencing, at all levels within an organisation.
- Solid experience of delivering complex technical projects across the IT domain.
- Proficiency in MS Project, Team Foundation, or other robust scheduling/schedule presentation tools.
- Proficient in the use of all MS Office tools.
- Relevant years experience in project management.
- PRINCE 2 and/or PMP certifications.
- Bachelor’s degree in Information Technology, Engineering, Science, or Mathematics
- SC cleared or the ability to become SC cleared.
Desirable
- Ideally experienced with process quality methodology and ITIL.
- Six Sigma qualifications and experience
About Raytheon UK
With facilities in Broughton, Waddington, Glenrothes, Harlow, Gloucester, Manchester with presence across other customer sites also. Raytheon UK is invested in the British workforce and the development of UK technology. Across the country Raytheon UK 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 its core mission areas Weapons & Sensors, and Cyber, Space & Training.
Raytheon UK is a landed company, part of the Raytheon Technologies organisation and sits within the Raytheon Intelligence & Space business
About Raytheon Technologies
Raytheon Technologies Corporation is an aerospace and defence company that provides advanced systems and services for commercial, military and government customers worldwide. It comprises four industry-leading businesses – Collins Aerospace Systems, Pratt & Whitney, Raytheon Intelligence & Space and Raytheon Missiles & Defence. Its 195,000 employees enable the company to operate at the edge of known science as they imagine and deliver solutions that push the boundaries in quantum physics, electric propulsion, directed energy, hypersonics, avionics and cyber security. The company, formed in 2020 through the combination of Raytheon Company and the United Technologies Corporation aerospace businesses, is headquartered in Waltham, Massachusetts.
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 (hours may vary depending on role, job requirement or site specifics arrangements).
- Flexible working arrangements can be considered wherever we can (depending on the role) so please enquire or highlight any request to our Recruitment team to explore flexible working possibilities.
- Canteen facilities available at Harlow & Glenrothes sites and Manchester & Gloucester offer free snacks & drinks (hot & cold)
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.
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), RayPride 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 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.
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About Raytheon Intelligence & Space
CEO: Gregory J. Hayes
Revenue: $10+ billion (USD)
Size: 10000+ Employees
Type: Subsidiary or Business Segment
Website: http://www.raytheonintelligenceandspace.com
Year Founded: 2020
