Industrial Placement - Project Manager

Northrop Grumman UK; Cheltenham; Hybrid; GBP 23,000 - 28,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible working options (hybrid)

Career development programmes

Pension and private healthcare

Job summary

Northrop Grumman UK is offering an Industrial Placement Project Manager in Cheltenham. This 12-month programme starts September 2027 with a salary of £25,000 and full-time hours.

You will gain practical project management experience supporting the delivery of technology programmes with national significance, learning scheduling, budgeting and governance while working with experienced project managers. Security checks are required (SC); UK citizenship is required.

Qualifications

• Currently working towards a relevant degree
• A genuine interest in project management
• Strong analytical skills and logical reasoning
• Understanding of the project lifecycle and importance of meeting deadlines
• Ability to approach problems and develop innovative solutions
• Knowledge of business and financial concepts, tools and processes

Responsibilities

• Support project scheduling, cost budgeting and estimating
• Coordinate resources while learning to use project management tools
• Maintain accurate project documentation and governance materials
• Assist with identifying, recording and monitoring project risks
• Track project KPIs and metrics
• Support timely project reporting in line with established business rhythms
• Organise stakeholder communications to ensure project information is shared effectively
• Contribute to project management support assignments and a group project within the Industrial Placement Programme

Skills

Project management

Analytical skills

Problem solving

Stakeholder communication

Team collaboration

Education

Currently working towards a relevant degree

Tools

Project management tools

Job description

UK CITIZENSHIP REQUIRED FOR THIS POSITION: Yes

RELOCATION ASSISTANCE: No relocation assistance available

TRAVEL: Yes, 10% of the Time

Industrial Placement Project Manager

Salary: £25,000

Programme start date: September 2027

Citizenship required: UK citizenship required

Security clearance: Security Check (SC)

Travel required: Approximately 10%

Location: Cheltenham

Working arrangement: Flexible working options subject to the role and programme needs

Hours: Full-time

Requisition ID: R10251091

At Northrop Grumman UK, you’ll be 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’s the foundation for your career development and the impact we have within the community.

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

Ready to gain practical project management experience by contributing to technology programmes with national significance?

As an Industrial Placement Project Manager within our Cyber & Intelligence business, you will support the delivery of challenging technology projects for customers with complex and sensitive data requirements. Your work will contribute to digital transformation programmes that use modern software engineering practices to deliver meaningful outcomes.

Working directly with experienced project managers, you will become a key member of the project team and gain insight into the processes, tools and professional relationships that support successful delivery. From scheduling and cost management to project governance and stakeholder communications, you will build practical experience while contributing to real project assignments.

This is an opportunity to apply your academic learning, develop valuable project management skills and contribute to real-world challenges in defence and technology.

Our Industrial Placement Programme

Our structured 12-month Industrial Placement Programme is designed to help you develop the practical skills needed to build a successful career in defence and technology.

Starting in September 2027, the programme will give you the opportunity to contribute to project management support assignments and take part in an Industrial Placement group project. You will have a dedicated mentor, buddy, project lead and line manager, providing guidance and support throughout your placement.

From the beginning, you will contribute to meaningful work while learning from experienced project managers and building your professional network across Northrop Grumman UK.

What You’ll Do

• Support project scheduling, cost budgeting and estimating
• Help coordinate resources while learning to use project management tools
• Maintain accurate project documentation and governance materials
• Assist with identifying, recording and monitoring project risks
• Track project key performance indicators and associated metrics
• Support timely project reporting in line with established business rhythms
• Help organise stakeholder communications to ensure project information is shared effectively

Along The Way, You Could Develop Experience In

• Project scheduling and resource coordination
• Cost budgeting and estimating
• Project management tools and processes
• Project documentation and governance
• Risk and performance management
• Stakeholder communication
• Project reporting and metrics

What We’re Looking For

We are looking for students who are curious about how successful projects are delivered, enjoy solving problems and want to develop practical experience within a collaborative environment. You will bring a genuine interest in project management, an analytical approach and a willingness to learn from the people around you.

Essential

• Currently working towards a relevant degree (or can demonstrate equivalent knowledge and skills through work experience or other training)
• A genuine interest in project management
• Strong analytical skills and logical reasoning
• An understanding of the project lifecycle and the importance of delivering to deadlines
• The ability to approach problems and develop innovative solutions
• Knowledge and understanding of business and financial concepts, tools and processes

We welcome applications from candidates who have gained relevant skills outside of traditional degree routes. If you've built your expertise through work experience, an apprenticeship, professional certifications, bootcamps, open-source contributions, or significant personal projects, then we encourage your application.

Security clearance

Due to the nature of our work, you must have Sole UK citizenship and be able to gain and maintain UK Government Security Check clearance in line with the requirements of the role.

Benefits

• Flexible working options, including hybrid arrangements and compressed fortnights with every other Friday off
• Private healthcare, dental, life assurance and pension
• Flexible benefits package, including critical illness cover and a health cash plan
• Holiday buy and sell scheme
• Career development programmes
• Annual performance incentive programme

Why join us?

• A Mission to Believe In: Every day, we contribute to building a more secure and connected world.
• A Place to Belong and Thrive: Every voice matters. Find community and belonging through our employee networks and get involved with STEM volunteering events.
• Your Career, Your Way: Discover your possible through diverse roles, mentorship and development opportunities tailored to 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.