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Graduate Development Programme (GDP) – Join Raytheon UK
Role Graduate Project Manager
Location(s): Manchester
Travel: Occasional travel to UK facilities and overseas as required for the role and Early Careers events
Starting Salary: £34,000 plus company benefits
Type: Permanent – 2-year Graduate Development Programme (GDP), with biannual pay reviews
Start Date: Monday 7 September 2026
Hours: Full-Time
About the Role
Programme Management Excellence (PMX) are looking for dynamic and high performing Graduates to join their successful team of over 100 programme delivery professionals located at various sites across the UK.
As a Gradate Project Manager you will be engaged from day one in performing a “real” job, working within our experienced project delivery teams balancing the demands of time, cost and scope. Your role will require a flexible and an adaptable approach to fast – paced challenges, interfacing with various project support disciplines and communicating with our Customers and Senior Leadership. You will be expected to solve real life problems and contribute directly to the successful achievement of business goals.
What Career Development opportunities do PMX offer?
PMX has a Programme Leadership Certification programme to support continuous personal development and career progression. Each level of certification has specific training identified to support your growth and continued career development route as you progress into fully certified Raytheon Project Managers. As you grow in capability and experience you can except merit-based promotion and the opportunity to take on more challenging roles.
Raytheon is a leader in advanced electronics, intelligence and IT systems that provide 21st century solutions to tracking, monitoring and identifying potential threats and protecting communities. Our UK Intelligence & Security business is, among other key accolades, leading developments in Cyber Security. For more than 30 years, Raytheon has protected critical information and infrastructure from the most complex threats.
Raytheon UK is looking for a dynamic and high performing Graduate Project Manager to work within Raytheon’s Cyber Centre in Manchester. As a Graduate Project Manager you will be responsible for a variety of project deliverables and also have responsibilities for administering an effective PMO function. The role embodies the driving force of every project, assuring successful hands-on delivery execution, identifying and managing to resolution risks and issues through the use of programmatic controls and techniques.
The successful candidate will be charged with the successful initiation, execution and completion of projects in line with time, quality and cost/profit targets. You will also represent Raytheon to the customer, its suppliers, management and, working directly alongside development teams. Professionalism and credibility will therefore be key.
As a Graduate Project manager, you have a real chance to come into one of the most exciting and high performing business areas within Raytheon UK where you will be afforded opportunities for formal learning, learning through doing and the early prospect of being able to contribute towards a project positive direction. This will include but is not limited to supporting key programme deliveries, scoping out timelines and activities required to execute a project, putting in place plans to ensure these are met and the opportunity to support the pursuit of new projects.
Candidate Requirements
Essential:
1. Minimum 2:2 undergraduate degree in Project Management, Business Management, STEM subject preferred or any degree level qualification with a focus on Project Management & Leadership (already achieved or to be completed by 7 September 2026)
2. The successful candidate will be required to complete and obtain the SC Security Clearance application and be prepared to undertake and obtain the DV application in the future. Please visit the government website for further information:
3. Flexibility on location and ability to travel to our UK facilities and overseas
4. Excellent STEM skills demonstrated through academic achievement
5. A passion for succeeding in a fast-paced, technology industry– We explain our Org in the “about us” section
6. Strong communication and interpersonal skills to build effective working relationships
7. A full CV, including your university and pre-university grades (GCSE/National 5/Highers/Advanced Highers/A Levels/College Course, etc.), and a cover letter explaining why you are applying for this role at Raytheon UK
About the Graduate Development Programme (GDP)
At Raytheon UK, we’re excited to work with and support talented individuals during their careers through our Graduate Development Programme (GDP). This structured 2-year programme blends on-the-job experience with comprehensive training, ensuring that graduates are supported in their transition from university to a thriving professional career.
Our GDP is not just about skills development — it’s about building connections, leadership capabilities, and career growth. Throughout the programme, you’ll have access to the following:
8. Leadership Development: Enhance your leadership skills through coaching, mentoring, and career development support
9. Business Skills: Gain hands-on experience in project management, supply chain, strategy, and more, working on real-world business challenges
10. Join our award winning STEM team at UK wide events from Airshows to careers talks.
11. Community Impact: Join the 'Million Makers' challenge to support the King’s Trust (formerly the Prince’s Trust) in fundraising for social impact projects and also grow your business acumen, team working and networking skills.
12. Microsoft Training: Improving skills in Excel and PowerPoint
13. Pay Reviews: Biannual pay reviews in your first two years to ensure your career growth is matched with competitive compensation
14. Grow your network through attending a range of exciting Early Careers & STEM events
What Our Graduates Say
“The great thing about being a Graduate Project Manager is that no two days are the same & you get a real satisfaction of seeing a project through its life-cycle. One day you could be with the team briefing Senior Leadership about new business we are trying to win & the next you could be collaborating face to face with your Customer to ensure we are delivering their requirements to exceptional standards.
As a PM you are continuously working with different colleagues within the multi-functional teams across Raytheon and pulling on their expertise & experiences. I've been given real responsibility with an appropriate amount of support from my seniors, which resulted real satisfaction of adding value to the day-to-day life of the company.
I really appreciated the opportunities I had while on Raytheon's GDP. Moving around the business I was able to experience first-hand the diversity and impact of our game changing technologies, this has resulted in a greater understanding across the different parts of the business and bringing best practices with it.”
“I joined the Raytheon GDP following my Masters in 2015 in Cyber and Intelligence. Throughout my time on the GDP I learned how to report on and manage project finances, how to engage with different stakeholder communities, think strategically and adapt quickly to new and daily challenges. I finished the graduate scheme in 2017 and now I’m the Project Manager for a portfolio of 12 projects.
I enjoy being a Project Manager as its challenging, fast paced and every day is different. I get to work with a variety of people, and I enjoy the responsibility and the accountability that comes with the day to day running of a project. I quickly learned that to be a successful Project Manager you had to develop good relationships with colleagues and stakeholders based on mutual trust and respect, be proactive & always embrace new challenges & opportunities whatever they may be.
Working as a Project Manager at Raytheon has been incredibly rewarding & I’m looking forward to developing in my role & finding new ways to improve”.
Application Process
To apply, visit our careers website: via the Workday application link and submit a full CV along with a cover letter explaining your interest in the role and why you have applied to Raytheon UK. In your cover letter, we’re looking for candidates who demonstrate a clear understanding of the role, our company values, and why you would be a great fit for the team. It is mandatory to include a cover letter for this role, so please ensure you submit one. If you fail to submit a cover letter, unfortunately, we will not be able to progress your application. To find out more about Raytheon UK visit our website:
What to include in your cover letter:
15. Why you want to join Raytheon UK and pursue this specific role
16. How your skills and experiences align with the position
17. Any personal or professional interests, experiences, or achievements that make you stand out
Next Steps for Applicants:
We look forward to keeping you updated on your application through updates on Workday and email. Candidates selected for the next stage will be required to complete the initial screening stage to assess suitability for the role. Successful applicants will receive an invitation to one of our assessment centres where you will complete a range of individual and group tasks on the day, it’s a great opportunity to meet the team, our current graduates and business leaders to showcase your skills and potential for an exciting career with Raytheon UK.
About Raytheon UK
Raytheon UK is a leading technology and innovation company, working across a range of industries including aerospace, defence, cyber, space, and training. With facilities across the UK in Broughton, Waddington, Glenrothes, Harlow, Gloucester, Manchester, and Livingston, we employ 2,000 people and support an additional 8,000 jobs across the country.
Standard Benefits
18. 25 days holiday, plus statutory public holidays
19. Contributory Pension Scheme (up to 10.5% company contribution)
20. Life Assurance (up to 6x salary)
21. Flexible Benefits package
22. Enhanced sick pay and family-friendly policies (including enhanced maternity and shared parental leave)
23. 37-hour working week, with early finish on Fridays (hours may vary depending on role and site)
24. Flexible working options available, where possible
25. On-site canteen and free snacks & drinks at select locations
Equal Opportunities
RTX adheres to the principles of equal employment. All qualified applications will be given careful consideration without regard to ethnicity, colour, religion, gender, sexual orientation or identity, national origin, age, disability, protected veteran status or any other characteristic protected by law.
Support and Adjustments
We are proud to be a Disability Confident Level 3 (Leader) employer, committed to ensuring an accessible recruitment process for everyone.
As part of this commitment, we operate a Guaranteed Interview Scheme for applicants with a disability or long-term health condition who meet the essential criteria for the role. Please let us know on your application if you would like to apply under this scheme.