Graduate Project Manager - Cyber; GDP

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

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 Graduate 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 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.

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 expect merit‑based promotion and the opportunity to take on more challenging roles.

• 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
• 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

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.

• 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 career talks.
• 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.
• Microsoft Training:
  Improving skills in Excel and Power Point
• 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

“The great thing about being a Graduate Project Manager is that no two days are the same and 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…