Date Posted:

2024-11-29

Country:

United Kingdom

Location:

GBR02: Glenrothes, Scotland, Queensway Industrial Estate, Glenrothes, KY7 5PY

Position Role Type:

Unspecified

Job Title: Project Scheduler/ Controller

Location(s):  GBR25: Home - Glenrothes, Queensway Industrial Estate, Glenrothes, Fife, KY7

Hybrid working
 
Summary of Role:

New business and programme extension have resulted in a fantastic opportunity to join the Weapons and Sensors Business Unit as a project scheduler/project controller. The successful candidate will work with high performing multifunctional teams on cutting edge technology contributing to global security. The scheduler will provide project planning, risk management and cost control 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.

As well as developing within the business, Raytheon UK also encourages its employees to be   involved in one of our Employee Resource Groups. These groups are an integral part of our diversity and inclusion journey and

key to maintaining a rich and diverse talent base. More details of the groups can be found online. We also encourage all employees to take advantage of five full days of volunteering leave to allow them to focus on social causes that impact their local community.

While the primary work location will be our Glenrothes and Livingston facilities, or a hybrid of home working, we actively support flexible working, and can discuss a solution to suit the needs of both the business and employee, to help balance busy lives. 

About us

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.

Main Duties:
•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:
•Must be able to demonstrate knowledge of working in a Project/Programme Control environment.
•Experience of Microsoft Project
•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
 

About Raytheon UK

With facilities in Broughton, Glenrothes, Livingston, Harlow, Gloucester, Manchester with presence across other customer sites also. Raytheon UK is invested in the British workforce and the development of UK technology. Across the country Raytheon UK employs 1,700 people and supports 8,000 jobs. As a prime contractor and major supplier to the U.K. Ministry of Defence, Raytheon continues to invest in research and development, supporting innovation and technological advances across its core mission areas Weapons & Sensors, and Cyber, Space & Training.

Raytheon UK is a landed company, part of the wider RTX organisation and sits within the Raytheon business.

For further details on Raytheon UK please visit our website: www.raytheon.co.uk

Standard Benefits:

25 days holiday (increasing to 27 days) + statutory public holidays.Contributory Pension Scheme (up to 10.5% company contribution).6 times salary ‘Life Assurance’.Flexible Benefits scheme.Discretionary Bonus scheme.Enhanced family friendly policies.37hr standard working week, with an early finish on Fridays whilst operating a ‘Hybrid Working Model’*Canteen facilities are available at Harlow & Glenrothes sites. Manchester & Gloucester offer free snacks & drinks (hot & cold).Opportunities to support volunteering for the STEM events or local community events

* Our Hybrid Working Model supports flexible working arrangements on a formal or informal arrangement, considering both location and/or working hours, subject to business and customer needs.  Please highlight any flexible requirements to our Recruitment team to explore the opportunities.

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) that support Diversity, Equity and Inclusion which includes RTX ADAPT, RTX WISE, RTX VETS, RTX NXTGEN, RTX MCN and RTX Pride.  For further detail please visit the diversity page on our website: https://www.raytheon.co.uk/who-we-are/diversity

Raytheon UK recognise that our people are the critical factor in our success, and we strive to provide a challenging and rewarding careers.

We’re also delighted to have been recognised as a Gold Award Employer as part of the HM’s Armed Forces Covenant and the Human Rights Campaign’s 2021 Corporate Equality Index as a ‘best place to work for LGBTQ Equality’.

Support and Adjustment:

Please contact a member of the recruitment team during the recruitment process to discuss any support or adjustments required.

 
 
 

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, disability, protected veteran status or any other characteristic protected by law.

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