Enterprise Applications Manager

Northrop Grumman UK; Cheltenham; Hybrid; GBP 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible working options

Private healthcare

Cash health plan

Holiday buy and sell scheme

Career progression programmes

Performance-based bonus

Job summary

Northrop Grumman UK is seeking an Enterprise Applications Manager to lead a newly formed Business Systems team supporting our EMEA operations. You will sit with the EMEA IT leadership, driving app performance and measurable business value across ERP, PLM, BI, and SaaS ecosystems.

Based in Cheltenham or London (hybrid), you will shape a forward-looking roadmap, partner with stakeholders, and oversee governance, security, and project delivery for a mission-led organisation.

Qualifications

• Proven senior applications management or IT leadership experience.
• Experience with ERP/PLM/BI/SaaS platforms and integration technologies.
• Strong stakeholder engagement, vendor management, and project delivery capability.
• Excellent communication, organisational and analytical skills.
• Degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, or related discipline.

Responsibilities

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

Skills

IT leadership

Stakeholder engagement

Vendor management

Project delivery

ERP/PLM/BI

SaaS platforms

Integration technologies

Atlassian tools

Microsoft 365/SharePoint/ServiceNow

Communication

Analytical skills

Education

Degree in Computer Science or Information Systems

Tools

ERP tools

PLM tools

BI tools

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 or London (hybrid)

Clearance Type: SC (or eligible)

Travel Required: Up to 25% across EMEA

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. 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.

We’re looking for an Enterprise Applications Manager to lead a newly formed Business Systems team supporting our EMEA operations. This is a unique opportunity to shape and drive the enterprise applications landscape across a diverse, fast-moving region.

You will sit within the EMEA IT leadership team, working at the intersection of technology and business strategy. Your focus will be to optimise application performance, deliver measurable business value, and build strong partnerships with stakeholders across the organisation.

From reviewing and transforming the current application landscape to delivering a forward-looking roadmap, this role gives you the influence and scope to make a lasting impact in a mission-led environment.

Your 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.

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.