Lead Business Change Manager

Northrop Grumman; Cheltenham; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 66,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible working options, includinghyb

Compressed fortnight working pattern

Private medical insurance, dental plan

Pension scheme

Flexible benefits package

Holiday buy and sell

Annual performance incentive programme

Career development and learning

Mentoring, coaching

Wellbeing programmes

Job summary

Northrop Grumman UK is seeking a Lead Business Change Manager in Cheltenham to guide transformation across defence and security programmes. The role focuses on preparing people, supporting adoption and delivering measurable benefits within a mission-critical environment.

Working onsite, you will collaborate with multidisciplinary teams, drive engagement, and develop training and change strategies to ensure successful outcomes for customers and stakeholders.

Qualifications

• Experience delivering business change within Defence and Security environments.
• End-to-end change management across programmes, projects or transformation initiatives.
• Experience working with multidisciplinary teams including software, systems, engineering, safety and security specialists.
• Strong stakeholder engagement skills with the ability to influence and build trusted relationships at all levels.
• Excellent communication skills, with the ability to translate complex information into clear, engaging messages.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with excellent organisation and attention to detail.

Responsibilities

• Lead business change activities across complex defence and security programmes and transformation initiatives.
• Identify, analyse and engage stakeholders, developing tailored engagement and communications plans that drive adoption.
• Conduct business readiness assessments and create action plans to ensure organisations are prepared for change.
• Support change sponsors and delivery teams throughout the project lifecycle, addressing risks, concerns and resistance to change.
• Develop and deliver training needs analyses, training materials and user enablement activities.
• Contribute to benefits realisation activities, helping define metrics, track outcomes and ensure business value is achieved.

Skills

Defence & Security

Change management

Stakeholder engagement

Communication

Training needs analysis

Risk management

Tools

Jira

Confluence

GitLab

Power BI

Tableau

SQL

Job description

Lead Business Change Manager

Location: Cheltenham (onsite)

Salary: £45,000 - £66,000

UK CITIZENSHIP REQUIRED FOR THIS POSITION: Yes

RELOCATION ASSISTANCE: No relocation assistance available

TRAVEL: Yes, 10% of the Time

Clearance: You must currently hold the highest level of UK Government security clearance

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. We call it Defining Possible.

This mindset goes beyond our customer solutions. It's the foundation for your career development, the impact we make within our communities, and the opportunities we create for our people to grow, contribute and thrive.

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

As a Business Change Manager, you'll play a pivotal role in helping complex defence and security organisations successfully deliver transformation. Working closely with our customers and multidisciplinary delivery teams, you'll ensure that people are prepared, supported and empowered to embrace change and adopt new ways of working.

Embedded within a customer environment, you'll lead business change activities across programmes ranging from project-level initiatives through to wider organisational transformation. Your work will be critical in ensuring solutions are successfully adopted, benefits are realised, and organisational objectives are achieved.

This is an exciting opportunity to influence meaningful change within mission-critical environments, helping deliver outcomes that contribute to a more secure and connected world.

What You’ll Do

• Lead business change activities across complex defence and security programmes and transformation initiatives.
• Identify, analyse and engage stakeholders, developing tailored engagement and communications plans that drive adoption.
• Conduct business readiness assessments and create action plans to ensure organisations are prepared for change.
• Support change sponsors and delivery teams throughout the project lifecycle, addressing risks, concerns and resistance to change.
• Develop and deliver training needs analyses, training materials and user enablement activities.
• Contribute to benefits realisation activities, helping define metrics, track outcomes and ensure business value is achieved.

What We’re Looking For

We're interested in hearing from people who can demonstrate:

Essential Experience

• Experience delivering business change within Defence and Security environments.
• Proven capability supporting end-to-end change management across programmes, projects or transformation initiatives.
• Experience working with multidisciplinary teams including software, systems, engineering, safety and security specialists.
• Strong stakeholder engagement skills with the ability to influence and build trusted relationships at all levels.
• Excellent communication skills, with the ability to translate complex information into clear, engaging messages.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, combined with excellent organisation and attention to detail.

Desirable Experience

• Project management experience that complements business change delivery.
• Experience using Atlassian tools such as Jira, Confluence and GitLab.
• Knowledge of digital analysis and visualisation tools such as Power BI, Tableau, SQL or requirements management platforms.
• Professional certifications such as Prosci Change Management, Six Sigma, BCS Business Analysis, IIBA certifications or similar.

We know that talent comes in many forms. If you don't meet every requirement but believe you have the skills, experience and passion to succeed in this role, we'd still love to hear from you.

Benefits

We believe our people perform at their best when they're supported professionally and personally. That's why we offer:

• Flexible working options, including hybrid working arrangements
• Compressed fortnight working pattern with every other Friday off
• Private medical insurance, dental cover, life assurance and pension scheme
• Flexible benefits package including critical illness cover and health cash plan
• Holiday buy and sell scheme
• Annual performance incentive programme
• Career development and learning opportunities
• Mentoring, coaching and professional development support
• Employee wellbeing programmes and support networks

Why Join Northrop Grumman UK?

A Mission to Believe In

Every day our people contribute to building a more secure and connected world. You'll work on projects that matter, alongside talented colleagues who are passionate about delivering meaningful outcomes for our customers and communities. Get involved with STEM outreach, employee networks and volunteering initiatives that help create a lasting impact.

A Place to Belong and Thrive

At Northrop Grumman UK, every voice matters. We foster an inclusive environment where different perspectives are valued, collaboration is encouraged and everyone has the opportunity to contribute and succeed.

Your Career, Your Way

Whether you're deepening your expertise in business change, broadening your experience across defence and technology programmes, or exploring new career pathways, we'll support your development through mentorship, training and diverse opportunities across our business.

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.