Defence Training Subcontract Manager (Hybrid)

RTX (Raytheon); Warminster; Hybrid; GBP 65,000 - 105,000; Full time

Job summary

RTX in the United Kingdom seeks a Subcontract Manager to lead moderately sized subcontracting projects for the British Army training initiative. You will operate in a hybrid environment, reporting through the Raytheon UK Commercial team and aligning with OMNIA Training’s mission.

The role requires advanced subcontracting experience, strategic thinking and strong stakeholder management to drive value and performance across suppliers and internal teams.

Qualifications

• Must hold a university degree or equivalent experience.
• Advanced knowledge of subcontract management, supplier engagement and contract execution.
• Strong leadership, analytical and problem-solving skills with independence and cross-functional influence.
• Proven experience in managing complex subcontracting activities and contributing to strategic planning.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills, with ability to influence at operational level.
• Eligibility to obtain UK Security Clearance (SC level) is essential.
• Experience operating in joint or matrixed teams and ability to communicate across military and industry partners.
• Focused on outcomes, delivery and operational excellence.

Responsibilities

• Manage Subcontractors / Suppliers with moderately sized contracts (£50 - £100m) with minimal oversight.
• Act as a Subcontracts subject-matter expert, contributing to development of operational plans, budgets and goals.
• Solve complex supply chain problems through analysis, investigation and prior experience.
• Negotiate contracts, NDAs and terms and conditions.
• Drive improvements in processes, systems or products across departments and suppliers.
• Communicate and collaborate with internal and external stakeholders to influence policies and practices.
• Coach, review and delegate work to lower-level professionals to ensure high-quality delivery.
• Provide input into development of new solutions, projects, processes or standards in support of business strategy.

Skills

Subcontract management

Supplier engagement

Contract execution

Leadership

Analytical skills

Stakeholder management

Security clearance

Cross-functional collaboration

Education

University degree

Job description

RTX in the United Kingdom seeks a Subcontract Manager to lead moderately sized subcontracting projects for the British Army training initiative. You will operate in a hybrid environment, reporting through the Raytheon UK Commercial team and aligning with OMNIA Training’s mission.

The role requires advanced subcontracting experience, strategic thinking and strong stakeholder management to drive value and performance across suppliers and internal teams.