Graduate Project Manager Cyber (GDP September 2026 Start)

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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: 34000 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 Raytheons Cyber Centre in a Graduate Project Manager you will be responsible for a variety of project deliverables and also have responsibilities for administering an effective PMO 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:

• 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)
• 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: National security vetting: clearance levels -

• Flexibility on location and ability to travel to our UK facilities and overseas
• Excellent STEM skills demonstrated through academic achievement
• A passion for succeeding in a fast-paced technology industry We explain our Org in the about us section
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills to build effective working relationships
• 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 were 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 its about building connections leadership capabilities and career growth. Throughout the programme youll have access to the following:

• Leadership Development: Enhance your leadership skills through coaching mentoring and career development support
• Business Skills: Gain hands-on experience in project management supply chain strategy and more working on real-world business challenges
• Join our award winning STEM team at UK wide events from Airshows to careers talks.
• Community Impact: Join the Million Makers challenge to support the Kings Trust (formerly the Princes Trust) in fundraising for social impact projects and also grow your business acumen team working and networking skills.
• Microsoft Training: Improving skills in Excel and PowerPoint
• Pay Reviews: Biannual pay reviews in your first two years to ensure your career growth is matched with competitive compensation
• 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. Ive 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 Raytheons 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. 2 years post GDP

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 Im 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 & Im looking forward to developing in my role & finding new ways to improve. 8 years post GDP

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 your cover letter were 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:

• Why you want to join Raytheon UK and pursue this specific role
• How your skills and experiences align with the position
• 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 its 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 2000 people and support an additional 8000 jobs across the country.

We are proud to support the UK Ministry of Defence and are invested in developing cutting-edge technology to meet the challenges of today and tomorrow. Our work spans a wide range of sectors including weapons and sensors cyber security and space. Raytheon UK is part of RTX a global leader in aerospace and defence solutions. For further information please visit our website:

Standard Benefits

• 25 days holiday plus statutory public holidays
• Contributory Pension Scheme (up to 10.5% company contribution)
• Life Assurance (up to 6x salary)
• Flexible Benefits package
• Enhanced sick pay and family-friendly policies (including enhanced maternity and shared parental leave)
• 37-hour working week with early finish on Fridays (hours may vary depending on role and site)
• Flexible working options available where possible
• On-site canteen and free snacks & drinks at select locations

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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.

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