Programme Controller/Scheduler - ATMS

Date Posted:

2026-04-30

Country:

United Kingdom

Location:

Harlow, Essex

Position Role Type:

Unspecified

Job Title: Programme Controller / Scheduler - ATMS

Function: PMO

Location: Harlow or Glenrothes (Hybrid)

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 risk process 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

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