Assistant Project Manager

RTX (Raytheon); Glenrothes; Hybrid; GBP 36,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

Raytheon UK Advanced Products invites an experienced Assistant Project Manager to support a high-performing IPT. You will coordinate activities, track milestones, and help ensure on-time deliveries while liaising with customers, suppliers, and internal teams.

Based in Glenrothes or Livingston with hybrid working, you will assist the Programme Manager, support governance and scheduling, manage export controls, and help bids and proposals, contributing to programme success and RTX US growth during

Responsibilities

• Coordinate project workflows, track milestones and deliverables.
• Prepare and report governance materials and updates.
• Support logistics: shipment requests, returns, and repairs contracts.
• Assist in bid and proposal inputs from IPT and stakeholders.
• Support cost and schedule tracking and monthly programme reviews.
• Prepare schedule updates for customers and ensure timely communication.

Job description

Title: Assistant Project Manager

Location(s): Glenrothes or Livingston / Hybrid (WFH / Glenrothes or Livingston)

Position Role Type: Hybrid

Location: Glenrothes, Fife

Country: United Kingdom

Summary of Role

The Raytheon UK Advanced Products team has a fantastic opportunity for a dynamic, high performing and experienced Assistant Project Manager to provide support and direction, as part of a high performing Integrated Project Team.Working within the Complex Sub-Assemblies Product Line The Assistant Project Manager provides critical support in the successful delivery of complex programmes by coordinating project activities, supporting governance processes, and ensuring effective communication across internal teams, suppliers, and customers. Working closely with the Programme Manager and Integrated Project Team (IPT), this role contributes to programme execution, commercial activities, schedule management, and customer engagement while ensuring compliance with export governance requirements and contractual obligations. As a valuable member of the Advanced Products team this Project Management role is pivotal both in the growth of the Raytheon UK business, and in the success of RTX US in supporting their customer during this time of significantly increased demand.Success will require customer focused innovative thinking, forward planning, strong communication, resilience and an ability to react quickly to changes. As a valuable member of the Advanced Products team this Assistant Project Management role is pivotal in identifying and securing new opportunities, working collaboratively with the wider company and creating an inclusive environment for the team to grow. As part of the day-to-day activities the role requires assisting in the delivery of complex and challenging projects, ensuring on-time deliveries, customer satisfaction, and high-quality deliverables.

Key Responsibilities

• Project Coordination & Delivery SupportSupport the Programme Manager in the planning, execution, and monitoring of programme activities, ensuring key milestones, actions, and deliverables are effectively managed.Coordinate project workflows, track progress against agreed objectives, and support the resolution of risks, issues, and dependencies.Prepare regular updates and reports to support programme governance and decision-making.
• Logistics & Supply Chain CoordinationManage the raising and tracking of shipment requests, ensuring deliveries are coordinated efficiently and aligned with programme requirements.Support the management of returns and repairs contracts, coordinating activities between customers, suppliers, and internal stakeholders to ensure timely resolution and contractual compliance.
• Export Governance & Technology TransfersPrepare and coordinate technology transfer documentation in line with export governance requirements, ensuring compliance with relevant regulations, policies, and approval processes.Work closely with internal stakeholders to ensure controlled information and technology movements are appropriately managed.
• Bid & Proposal SupportLiaise with the Integrated Project Team (IPT) to gather technical, commercial, and operational inputs required for bids and proposals.Coordinate contributions from key stakeholders, ensuring submissions are accurate, complete, and delivered within required timescales.Support the preparation of compelling customer-facing proposals and supporting documentation.
• Programme Governance & ReportingSupport Estimate at Completion (EAC) reviews by coordinating inputs, tracking cost and schedule performance, and highlighting key programme considerations.Assist with monthly programme reviews by preparing supporting materials, coordinating inputs, and ensuring actions are captured and progressed.Produce accurate and detailed meeting minutes, action trackers, and meeting summaries to support effective communication and follow-up by the Programme Manager.
• Customer Communication & Schedule ManagementPrepare and issue programme schedule updates for customers, ensuring information is accurate, timely, and aligned with agreed communicati