Delivery Manager

Northrop Grumman UK; Cheltenham; Hybrid; GBP 58,000 - 86,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible/hybrid work

Private healthcare

Pension

Annual incentive programme

Career development

Job summary

Northrop Grumman UK is seeking a Delivery Manager in Cheltenham to lead delivery across critical national missions. You will oversee medium-scale programmes, drive financial performance and stakeholder engagement, and coach cross-functional teams to achieve high-quality outcomes.

The role requires strong PM, risk management and agile delivery experience within complex environments. Hybrid working and UK-wide collaboration opportunities are available as part of our mission to Defining Possible.

Qualifications

• Experience delivering projects in complex environments, including defence or government contexts.
• Strong PM capabilities including planning, forecasting, risk management, resource governance.
• Experience managing project finances, profitability and commercial governance.
• Ability to build trusted relationships with customers, stakeholders and multidisciplinary teams.
• Experience working with Agile, Lean, Scrum or similar delivery methodologies.
• Strong communication, presentation and stakeholder management skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead the successful delivery of medium-scale programmes; ensure on-time, on-budget outcomes with quality.
• Own project financial performance including forecasting and governance.
• Coach and support high-performing teams; foster collaboration and continuous improvement.
• Manage risks, issues, dependencies and change control to mitigate delivery risks.
• Engage stakeholders across customer organisations and Northrop Grumman UK to drive growth.
• Apply agile, lean and project management best practices to improve delivery outcomes.

Skills

Delivery management

Project budgeting

Team leadership

Stakeholder mgmt

Agile/Lean

Communication

Risk management

Education

PRINCE2 / PMP certs

Tools

Jira

Confluence

MS Office

SharePoint

MS Teams

Job description

Delivery Manager

What We're Looking For

UK CITIZENSHIP REQUIRED FOR THIS POSITION: Yes

RELOCATION ASSISTANCE: No relocation assistance available

TRAVEL: Yes, 10% of the Time

Location: Cheltenham

Salary: £58,000 - £86,000

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

What's your possible?

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, the impact you make within our communities, and the role you play in supporting mission‑critical programmes that help keep the UK secure and connected.

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

We are looking for a Delivery Managerto join our Delivery Team, supporting some of the UK's most important and complex customer missions.

As a Delivery Manager, you will play a key role in ensuring successful project delivery, financial performance, stakeholder engagement and team leadership across a portfolio of specialist programmes. You will work closely with customers, technical experts and business leaders to drive delivery excellence, help solve complex challenges and identify opportunities for future growth.

This is an opportunity to make a measurable impact by leading delivery activities that directly contribute to national security, defence and mission success. You'll have the autonomy to influence strategy, improve ways of working and support the growth of both our customers and Northrop Grumman UK's capabilities.

What You'll Do

• Lead the successful delivery of medium-scale, high-impact projects, ensuring outcomes are achieved on time, within budget and to agreed quality standards.
• Own project financial performance, including forecasting, budget management, profitability and commercial governance.
• Build, coach and support high-performing teams, creating an environment where collaboration, continuous improvement and innovation thrive.
• Manage project risks, issues, dependencies and change control processes, ensuring potential delivery challenges are proactively mitigated.
• Engage and influence stakeholders across customer organisations and Northrop Grumman UK, building trusted relationships and identifying opportunities for future growth.
• Apply agile, lean and project management best practices to improve delivery performance and drive successful mission outcomes.

Essential Skills & Experience

• Demonstrable experience delivering projects or programmes within a complex customer environment.
• Strong project management capabilities including planning, forecasting, risk management, resource management and governance.
• Experience managing project finances, commercial performance and profitability.
• Ability to build trusted relationships with customers, stakeholders and multidisciplinary teams.
• Experience working within Agile, Lean, Scrum or similar delivery methodologies.
• Strong communication, presentation and stakeholder management skills with the ability to influence at all levels.

Desirable Skills & Experience

• Experience delivering work within defence, national security, central government, mission systems or highly regulated environments.
• Understanding of fixed price and time & materials contracts.
• Knowledge of audit processes, commercial lifecycles and project mobilisation activities.
• Experience using tools such as Jira, Confluence, Microsoft Office, SharePoint and Microsoft Teams.
• Formal project management qualifications such as PRINCE2, AgilePM, MSP, PMP or equivalent.

We know that everyone brings different experiences and perspectives. Even if you don't meet every requirement listed above, we encourage you to apply. Your skills and potential may make you a great fit for this role.

Benefits

• 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 leadership development programmes

Why Join Northrop Grumman UK?

A Mission to Believe In

Every day, our people contribute to building a more secure and connected world. You'll work alongside talented colleagues on meaningful projects that support critical national missions. Through employee networks, community initiatives and STEM outreach programmes, you'll have opportunities to make an impact beyond your day-to-day role.

A Place to Belong and Thrive

At Northrop Grumman UK, every voice matters. We are committed to fostering an inclusive culture where different perspectives are valued, everyone feels respected and individuals can perform at their best.

Your Career, Your Way

Whether you're looking to deepen your expertise, broaden your experience or move into leadership, we'll help you discover your possible. With diverse career pathways, structured development programmes and access to industry-leading projects, you'll have the support needed to achieve your ambitions.

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.