Enterprise Applications Manager

Northrop Grumman; Cheltenham; On-site; GBP 90,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible working

Private healthcare

Bonus

Career development

Performance-based bonus

Job summary

Northrop Grumman UK is seeking an Enterprise Applications Manager (EMEA) to define a strategic roadmap for enterprise applications and lead the end-to-end lifecycle across ERP, PLM, BI and SaaS platforms.

You will build and develop a high-performing team, partner with business units and vendors, and ensure security, governance and compliant delivery while working from Cheltenham on a hybrid model. This senior leadership role requires UK nationality and SC clearance eligibility.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in senior applications management or IT leadership roles.
• Strong knowledge across ERP, PLM, BI, SaaS platforms and integration technologies.
• Experience with enterprise ecosystems such as Atlassian tools, Microsoft 365, SharePoint, or ServiceNow.
• Strong stakeholder engagement, vendor management and project delivery capability.
• Excellent communication, organisational and analytical skills.
• Degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, or a related discipline.

Responsibilities

• Define and deliver a strategic roadmap for enterprise applications aligned to business priorities and long-term technology direction.
• Lead the end-to-end application lifecycle, including selection, implementation, upgrades, optimisation, and retirement.
• Ensure reliability, availability and performance of critical systems with best‑practice support and incident management.
• Build, lead and develop a high‑performing team of application specialists.
• Partner with business units, IT service lines and external vendors to deliver effective, value‑driven solutions.
• Embed governance, security and compliance standards across all enterprise applications.

Skills

ERP

PLM

BI

SaaS platforms

Integration technologies

Atlassian tools

Microsoft 365

SharePoint

ServiceNow

Education

Degree in Computer Science / Information Systems

Tools

ERP systems

ATlassian tools

Microsoft 365

SharePoint

ServiceNow

Job description

UK CITIZENSHIP REQUIRED FOR THIS POSITION: Yes

RELOCATION ASSISTANCE: No relocation assistance available

TRAVEL: Yes, 10% of the Time

Job Title: Enterprise Applications Manager (EMEA)

Requisition ID: R10215416

Location: Cheltenham (hybrid)

Clearance Type: SC (or eligible)

Travel Required: Up to 25% across EMEA

Overview

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. It’s what we call Defining Possible.

This mindset goes beyond our customer solutions; it’s the foundation for your career development and the impact we have within the community.

This is more than a job. It’s a mission.

Responsibilities

• Define and deliver a strategic roadmap for enterprise applications aligned to business priorities and long-term technology direction
• Lead the end-to-end application lifecycle, including selection, implementation, upgrades, optimisation, and retirement
• Ensure reliability, availability, and performance of critical systems, driving best‑practice support and incident management
• Build, lead and develop a high‑performing team of application specialists, fostering innovation and collaboration
• Partner with business units, IT service lines and external vendors to deliver effective, value‑driven solutions
• Embed governance, security, and compliance standards across all enterprise applications

What you’ll bring

• Proven experience in senior applications management or IT leadership roles
• Strong technical knowledge across enterprise ecosystems such as ERP, PLM, BI, SaaS platforms, integration technologies, Atlassian tools, Microsoft 365, SharePoint, or ServiceNow
• Demonstrated ability to lead teams and influence across matrixed organisations to deliver outcomes
• Strong stakeholder engagement, vendor management, and project delivery capability
• Excellent communication, organisational and analytical skills, with the ability to manage competing priorities
• Degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, or a related discipline

Desirable experience

• Experience within manufacturing, engineering, or production environments, including secure or classified settings

Security clearance

Due to the nature of our work, you must be a UK national for this clearance type. You must be able to gain and maintain the relevant UK Government security clearance (SC, with potential for higher).

Benefits

• Flexible working options, including a compressed fortnight
• Private healthcare
• Cash health plan
• Holiday buy and sell scheme
• Career development and progression programmes
• Performance‑based bonus

Why join us?

A mission to believe in – Every day we contribute to building a more secure and connected world. Whether supporting defence, cyber or advanced technology programmes, your work will have real‑world impact.

A place to belong and thrive – We’re committed to creating an inclusive environment where every voice is valued, and every individual can succeed.

Your career, your way – We offer diverse opportunities, mentorship, and development programmes to help you shape a career that reflects your ambitions.

Application Process

Ready to apply? Yes – Submit your application online. Possibly – Reach out to our team for more information: [e-mail]. No – Explore other opportunities with us. We’re growing across the 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.