Strategic Program Manager - Bids & Delivery

Prattwhitney; Harlow; Hybrid; GBP 90,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

37hr working week

25 days holiday

Company pension

Annual bonus scheme

Canteen onsite at Harlow

Flexible Benefits scheme

Job summary

Raytheon UK is seeking a Programme Manager (Bids & Execution) in the Training Transformation Services team. The role is hybrid, near Reading or Harlow, UK, driving change programmes and bid proposals to grow the sales pipeline and secure opportunities.

You will manage end-to-end programmes, collaborate across functions, and lead complex proposals while navigating a regulated environment and security clearances.

Qualifications

• Experience delivering programme execution in regulated environments.
• Experience managing end-to-end bid processes and executable proposals.
• Strong commercial acumen aligning delivery with strategic business goals.
• Ability to influence senior stakeholders and technical experts.
• Experience of working in MOD and/or training.

Responsibilities

• Develop executable program delivery plan for new business opportunities and support transition into service and beyond.
• Drive the full program lifecycle, from proposal development to contract award, mobilisation & execution.
• Programme Delivery - Work closely with functions to remove barriers and enable delivery to meet quality standards and timelines.
• Lead and manage complex proposals that support strategic business growth, transformation, and customer expansion.
• Identify and mitigate risks while capturing and exploiting opportunities to enhance outcomes.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure integrated delivery and seamless execution.
• Champion PMX best practices and foster a culture of continuous improvement.
• Build and sustain trusted relationships with customers, partners, suppliers, and internal stakeholders.

Skills

Programme management

Bid management

Stakeholder management

Commercial acumen

Leadership

Communication

Risk management

Regulatory environment

Resilience

Education

Degree in technical or project management

Tools

Shipley methodologies

Job description

Raytheon UK is seeking a Programme Manager (Bids & Execution) in the Training Transformation Services team. The role is hybrid, near Reading or Harlow, UK, driving change programmes and bid proposals to grow the sales pipeline and secure opportunities.

You will manage end-to-end programmes, collaborate across functions, and lead complex proposals while navigating a regulated environment and security clearances.