Programme Manager - Aircraft Maintenance

Role
This is a senior project management role, accountable for on time and to cost delivery of Depth Maintenance projects for the Sentinel Fleet
Raytheon is seeking a skilled and experienced Project Manager to own and manage scheduled maintenance projects for the Sentinel Fleet.
The primary output is the ‘On Time’ Delivery of aircraft back into the Forward Fleet while also maintaining cost and quality performance in line with agreed plans
The successful candidate can expect a fast paced, high profile role delivering a tangible contribution to operational availability of the critical ISR Fleet component.
This is a customer and user facing role so they applicants must be comfortable working directly with the military user as well as providing effective leadership to a team of highly capable technicians.
While this is not a directly technical role, the ideal candidate will demonstrate their domain knowledge and an ability to fluently deal with the engineering complexity work, operating in the highly regulated environment, specifically within a Part 145 organisation.
The Aircraft Maintenance Project Manager should expect to have ownership and accountability for the successful output of the aircraft along with the appropriate authority to execute this work.
The right person will demonstrate collaborative behaviours and have a keen focus on continuous improvement and optimisation and be able to provide timely and complete status reporting both to the business and the customer.
They will be comfortable making priority calls and agreeing solutions to unforeseen problems via impact assessment, planning and negotiation

Responsibilities –
Project Management of assigned scope of work
Delivery of assigned outputs to agreed time, cost and quality targets
Day to Day cooperation with the Maintenance Service across multiple sites to deliver agreed outputs
Ensuring delivery of assigned Depth Maintenance projects
Continuous Improvement and Optimisation of service delivery using Raytheon Six Sigma and Lean approaches
Executing additional delegated tasks as directed, acting as part of the leadership team of the Integrated Sentinel Support Solution (ISSS) Programme.
Daily liaison and collaboration with the government customer and military user.
Comprehensive weekly reports showing status or assigned projects.
Compliance with relevant regulations.
Working with the customer and Raytheon technical teams to ensure timely approved information is delivered to the maintenance teams.
Maintenance planning and scheduling including development of Statements of Work
Development of Statements of Requirement for externally provided work.
Working with the Supply Chain Management organisation to ensure timely availability of necessary materials and parts.
Ownership of Risks and Opportunities relating to assigned scope
Regular travel to other Raytheon sites in the UK

For further details on Raytheon AISR visit - https://www.raytheon.com/uk/capabilities/raytheon-in-the-uk/airborneisr

About Raytheon:
Raytheon UK is a subsidiary of Raytheon Company. We are a prime contractor and major supplier to the UK Ministry of Defence and have developed strong capabilities in mission systems integration in defence, National & Cyber security and commercial markets.
Raytheon UK also designs, develops and manufactures a range of high-technology electronic systems and software solutions at its facilities in Harlow, Glenrothes, Gloucester, Manchester Waddington and Broughton.
Raytheon Company, with 2017 sales of $25 billion and 64,000 employees, is a technology and innovation leader specialising in defence, civil government and cyber security solutions.
With a history of innovation spanning 96 years, Raytheon provides state-of-the-art electronics, mission systems integration, C5ITM products and services, sensing, effects, and mission support for customers in more than 80 countries. Raytheon is headquartered in Waltham, Mass

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.

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 may be considered depending on the role and subject to line manager approval.

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), D&I council, Reservist Network etc. and all Raytheon employees are welcome to participate regardless of their background.