Programme Controller/Scheduler - ATMS

Pratt & Whitney; Glenrothes; Hybrid; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading aerospace and defense contractor is seeking a Programme Controller/Scheduler for its Air Traffic Management Systems business. The ideal candidate will be responsible for project planning and scheduling, working with multifunctional teams on cutting edge technologies. Qualifications include experience in project control, proficiency in scheduling tools, and strong communication skills. This hybrid role offers the chance to contribute to national security and personal development within a collaborative environment.

Qualifications

• Experience of working in a Project/Programme Control environment.
• Ability to handle data accurately across various tools.
• Ability to support, guide and influence project teams.

Responsibilities

• Responsible for the integrity of the Development project Integrated Master Schedule.
• Evaluate IMS critical path and schedule risks.
• Monitor the Programme Timesheet Bookings and report unexpected bookings.

Skills

Project/Programme Control experience

MSP 2010/13/16 proficiency

Good written and verbal communication skills

Strong IT skills

Ability to meet deadlines

Commercial/Business awareness

Teamwork with diverse project teams

Job description

Date Posted: 2026-01-06

Country: United Kingdom

Location: GBR01:Harlow, Essex, Kao One, Kao Park, Harlow, CM17 9NA

Position Role Type: Unspecified

Job Title: Programme Controller / Scheduler - ATMS

Function: PMO

Location: Glenrothes or Harlow (Hybrid with 2-3 days a week on site)

Clearance: SC

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

New business and programme extension have resulted in a fantastic opportunity to join the Air Traffic Management Systems (ATMS) Business as a Programme Controller/ Scheduler. The successful candidate will work with high performing multifunctional teams on cutting edge technology contributing to Air Safety. The scheduler will provide project planning, risk management and cost control direction and support to production teams, development engineers and senior management. The scheduler will generate metrics, cost reports and variance analysis information to support programme decision making and assist teams in use of PM processes.

Responsibilities

• Responsible for integrity of Development project Integrated Master Schedule (IMS) ensuring that all activities, events and milestones are logically linked and fully resourced.
• Evaluate IMS critical path, schedule risk and variances.
• Progress project plan and database regularly, providing performance metrics and Estimated Cost to Complete (ETC) for financial reporting and interpret trend data and provide metrics for review at Programme Monthly Review Boards.
• Ensure contractual and programme changes are incorporated into the IMS to maintain a realistic baseline plan, on which Earned Value is generated and guide the Integrated Project Team on the use of EVMS.
• Monitor the Programme Timesheet Bookings and report/investigate unexpected bookings to contracts.
• Facilitate the company riskprocess by holding Programme Risk Review Boards, to identify and document risks, opportunities and mitigation actions. Provide analysis and reports.
• Support to the Programme Manager, CAMs and Programme Accountant to establish a performance management baseline and budget authorisations for Production and Development programmes in MSP and bespoke internal tools. Collate and analyse finance data such as schedule derived Estimates to Complete (ETCs).
• Development of Programme Work Breakdown Structures (WBS) and Organisational Breakdown Structures (OBS).
• Support Bid and Proposal activities through the collation and transfer of Basis of Estimates into the Pricing Team.
• Travel to other Raytheon UK Sites (UK, Europe and USA) may be required.

Preferred Candidate Requirements

• Experience of working in a Project/Programme Control environment.
• Competent in the use of MSP 2010/13/16 and other Microsoft applications and an ability to quickly learn the use of our internal EVM and schedule management tools.
• Ability to meet deadlines.
• Ability to handle data accurately across various tools.
• Good written and verbal communication skills across all levels of the business.
• Good IT skills with the ability to learn new applications.
• Ability to work with diverse project teams and stakeholders.
• Ability to support, guide and influence project teams to ensure programmes are set up in accordance with Raytheon standard practices and processes.
• Commercial/Business awareness in a complex projects environment.
• Experienced working with multi-disciplined teams over geographically dispersed sites.

Personal Characteristics

• This position will require a considerable amount of interaction with all levels of management, which will require strong interpersonal skills to assert best practice in an environment of competing priorities.
• Flexible approach to all tasks.
• The desire to add value to Raytheon UK and succeed as an individual and as a Raytheon UK employee.

RTX adheres to the principles of equal employment. All qualified applications will be given careful consideration without regard to ethnicity, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation or identity, national origin, age, disability, protected veteran status or any other characteristic protected by law.

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