Project Manager

Northrop Grumman Corporation; Cheltenham; Hybrid; GBP 55,000 - 84,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company seeks a Project Manager in Cheltenham to oversee project delivery and ensure alignment with strategic goals. The role involves managing project outcomes, stakeholder communication, and integrating project management best practices. Candidates should possess strong leadership skills and a commitment to quality outcomes.

Benefits

Flexible working schedules and hybrid arrangements

Flexible Benefits Package including Healthcare, Dental, Life Assurance, Pension

Employee Incentive Programme for top performers

Ongoing professional development and career growth opportunities

Qualifications

• Experience in project management with a focus on delivery.
• Strong stakeholder management and communication skills.
• Ability to manage project integration and oversee quality.

Responsibilities

• Manage project outcomes and support financial oversight.
• Plan project scope, cost, and schedule.
• Ensure quality and performance management throughout the project lifecycle.

Skills

Knowledge of project management processes and tools

Stakeholder management and communication

Commercial management

Change management

Risk and issue management

Job description

UK CITIZENSHIP REQUIRED FOR THIS POSITION: Yes

RELOCATION ASSISTANCE: No relocation assistance available

CLEARANCE TYPE: UK-Highest Level of Government Clearance

TRAVEL: Yes, 25% of the Time

Salary: £55,700 - £83,500

Role Overview

Our focus is the successful delivery of projects to our customers. This role is responsible for overall project direction, coordination, implementation, execution, control, and completion—ensuring alignment with NGUK strategy, standards, policies, and processes.

The Project Manager manages small-scale projects or supports large-scale project delivery alongside a Senior Project Manager. You will lead within the Project Management Office (PMO), aiming to establish a centre of excellence by adopting best practices and improving our delivery methods for the benefit of our business and customers.

Your responsibilities include managing project outcomes, supporting financial oversight, working closely with customers to manage expectations, and ensuring delivery within time, cost, and quality parameters. You may also be deployed in a customer team and will work regularly in Cheltenham.

Operational Expectations

This role requires an understanding of project management tools and their application. You will need to gain and maintain a detailed understanding of the customer’s domain to ensure our products meet their requirements. You will work independently across multiple delivery packages, supporting the PMO community and reporting to a Senior Project Manager.

Key Skills

• Knowledge of project management processes and tools
• Stakeholder management and communication
• Commercial management
• Change management
• Risk and issue management

Benefits

• Flexible working schedules and hybrid arrangements
• Flexible Benefits Package including Healthcare, Dental, Life Assurance, Pension, and optional benefits
• Employee Incentive Programme for top performers
• Ongoing professional development and career growth opportunities

Your Responsibilities

• Providing consultancy and demonstrating business acumen within the account
• Planning project scope, cost, and schedule
• Managing project integration throughout its lifecycle
• Ensuring quality and performance management
• Overseeing communication and governance control

Your Experience

• Leadership and consultancy approach
• Stakeholder management and communication skills
• Commercial management experience
• Change management expertise
• Risk and issue control capabilities

Team and Culture

We are a team of professional project managers committed to delivering results and maintaining quality outcomes. We value diversity and inclusivity, encouraging individuals from all backgrounds to apply.