Graduate Project Manager, Cyber & Defence Programme

Northrop Grumman; Cheltenham; On-site; GBP 29,000 - 36,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible working options (hybrid)

Private healthcare

Dental

Life assurance

Pension

Holiday buy and sell

Career development programmes

Annual performance incentive

Job summary

Northrop Grumman UK is seeking a Graduate Project Manager in Cheltenham to support the delivery of pioneering cyber and intelligence projects with national significance. You will learn on the job, working alongside experienced project managers to coordinate delivery and develop professional relationships.

Starting in September 2027, the two-year programme offers mentoring, exposure to multiple project types and a clear path to future roles such as Project Support Officer or Junior Project

Qualifications

• Degree in Project Management, Business Management, Engineering or related subject.
• Familiarity with basic project management methodologies and tools.
• Experience contributing to a project delivery team, e.g. university project.

Responsibilities

• Support coordination, implementation and delivery of projects per standards.
• Organise and support engagement with internal and external stakeholders.
• Contribute to governance, performance management, reporting and documentation.
• Schedule, review and manage project materials to support quality and consistency.
• Capture and track project risks, issues, actions and KPIs.
• Assist with forecasting and monitoring costs, resources and schedules.

Skills

Project management basics

Stakeholder management

Cost/resource scheduling

Communication

Education

Degree in Project Management or related subject

Tools

PM methodologies/tools

Job description

Northrop Grumman UK is seeking a Graduate Project Manager in Cheltenham to support the delivery of pioneering cyber and intelligence projects with national significance. You will learn on the job, working alongside experienced project managers to coordinate delivery and develop professional relationships.

Starting in September 2027, the two-year programme offers mentoring, exposure to multiple project types and a clear path to future roles such as Project Support Officer or Junior Project