Associate Delivery Manager

Northrop Grumman UK; Greater London; On-site; GBP 48,000 - 72,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible and hybrid working

Fortnightly Fridays off

Private healthcare & pension

Flexible benefits package

Holiday buy/sell

Annual performance incentive programme

Professional development

Training & mentoring

Job summary

Northrop Grumman UK is seeking an Associate Delivery Manager in London to drive project delivery across defence and government programmes. You will work with experienced Delivery Managers and cross-functional teams, supporting planning, governance and stakeholder engagement to keep initiatives on track.

The role offers exposure to the full project lifecycle, opportunities for growth, mentoring and a dynamic, collaborative environment within a mission‑driven organisation.

Qualifications

• Experience supporting projects or programmes in a professional setting.
• Strong organisational skills and ability to manage multiple workstreams.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder engagement abilities.
• Interest in project/delivery management and continuous improvement.
• Experience with collaboration tools: Office, Teams, Jira, Confluence.
• Proactive, willing to learn and own tasks.

Responsibilities

• Support planning, coordination and delivery of projects within customer-facing and internal programmes.
• Track progress with Delivery Managers and project teams; manage actions.
• Assist with governance activities: reporting, risk & issue management, financial tracking.
• Build relationships with customers, delivery teams and stakeholders.
• Support Agile and Lean practices and continuous improvement.
• Identify and remove delivery obstacles; keep project information accurate.

Skills

Project delivery exp

Organisational skills

Stakeholder comms

PM/Delivery mgmt interest

Office/Jira/Confluence

Proactive learner

Education

PRINCE2 Foundation

AgilePM

APM PFQ

Tools

Microsoft Office

Jira/Confluence

Job description

What We're Looking For

UK CITIZENSHIP REQUIRED FOR THIS POSITION: Yes

RELOCATION ASSISTANCE: No relocation assistance available

TRAVEL: Yes, 10% of the Time

Associate Delivery Manager

Location: London

Salary: £48,000 - £72,000

Clearance: You must currently hold the highest UK Government clearance level

At Northrop Grumman UK, you are part of a team driving innovation where it matters most, solving tomorrow’s challenges and shaping the technology solutions of the future. We call it Defining Possible.

This mindset goes beyond our customer solutions. It is the foundation for your career development and the impact we have within the community. Whether you're building your delivery management career or looking to accelerate your project leadership experience, you'll be supported to learn, grow and make a real difference.

This is more than just a job. It's a mission.

We're looking for an Associate Delivery Manager to join our Delivery Team, supporting mission‑critical programmes across defence, national security and government environments.

This role offers a fantastic opportunity to develop your project and delivery management career whilst working alongside experienced Delivery Managers, technical specialists and customer stakeholders. You'll gain exposure to the full project lifecycle, helping teams deliver innovative solutions that support complex customer missions.

As part of a collaborative and supportive environment, you'll have the opportunity to learn on the job, take ownership of meaningful work packages and develop the skills needed to progress into more senior delivery and project leadership roles.

What You'll Do

• Support the planning, coordination and delivery of projects within customer-facing and internal programmes.
• Work alongside Delivery Managers and project teams to track progress, manage actions and help ensure delivery milestones are achieved.
• Assist with project governance activities including reporting, risk and issue management, financial tracking and forecasting.
• Build effective relationships with customers, delivery teams and business stakeholders.
• Support Agile and Lean delivery practices, facilitating collaboration and continuous improvement across teams.
• Help identify and remove delivery obstacles whilst ensuring project information remains accurate and up to date.

What We're Looking For

Essential Skills & Experience

• Experience supporting projects, programmes or operational delivery activities in a professional environment.
• Strong organisational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities and workstreams.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder engagement skills.
• An interest in project management, delivery management and continuous improvement methodologies.
• Experience using collaboration and productivity tools such as Microsoft Office, Teams, Jira, Confluence or similar platforms.
• A proactive mindset with a willingness to learn, develop and take ownership of tasks.

Desirable Skills & Experience

• Experience working within Agile, Scrum, Lean or project delivery environments.
• Knowledge of project governance, RAID management, forecasting or resource planning.
• Understanding of commercial project delivery, contracts or financial management processes.
• Experience working within defence, national security, government or highly regulated environments.
• Relevant qualifications or working towards qualifications such as PRINCE2 Foundation, AgilePM, APM Project Fundamentals Qualification (PFQ) or equivalent.

We recognise that talent comes from a wide range of backgrounds and experiences. Even if your experience doesn't align perfectly with every requirement, we encourage you to apply. Your potential, enthusiasm and transferable skills may make you an excellent addition to our team.

Benefits

We recognise that our people are our greatest asset. That's why we offer a competitive and flexible benefits package, including:

• Flexible and hybrid working arrangements
• Compressed fortnight working pattern with every other Friday off
• Private healthcare, dental cover, life assurance and pension
• Flexible benefits package including critical illness cover and health cash plan
• Holiday buy and sell scheme
• Annual performance incentive programme
• Professional development and career progression opportunities
• Access to training, mentoring and development programmes

Why Join Northrop Grumman UK?

A Mission to Believe In

Every day, we contribute to building a more secure and connected world. You'll work on meaningful programmes that support critical national missions whilst collaborating with talented colleagues who are passionate about delivering real-world impact. You'll also have opportunities to get involved in STEM outreach, volunteering initiatives and our employee networks.

A Place to Belong and Thrive

At Northrop Grumman UK, every voice matters. We are committed to creating an inclusive environment where everyone feels respected, valued and empowered to bring their whole selves to work.

Your Career, Your Way

This role is designed for growth. Through mentoring, on-the-job learning, formal training and exposure to exciting projects, you'll have the support needed to develop your skills and shape your career path within Northrop Grumman UK.

Northrop Grumman is committed to hiring and retaining a diverse workforce, and encourages individuals from all backgrounds and all abilities to apply and consider becoming a part of our diverse and inclusive workforce.