Project Manager

1120 NG UK Limited.; Cheltenham; On-site; GBP 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible working options

Private healthcare

Career development programmes

Performance bonuses

Job summary

Northrop Grumman UK is seeking a Project Manager to lead UK Cyber & Intelligence initiatives. You will manage complex, high‑impact technology projects with a focus on governance, delivery discipline and value creation for government‑level clients.

You will oversee cross‑functional teams, apply PRINCE2/Agile/APM/MSP frameworks, and maintain strong stakeholder engagement across UK ministries and defence interfaces.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in project or delivery management roles.
• Experience with UK Government or MOD environments (PRINCE2/Agile/APM/MSP).
• Recent experience delivering IT, software or cyber projects in government or similar complex organisations.

Responsibilities

• Leading projects to deliver agreed outcomes within time, cost and quality constraints.
• Providing day‑to‑day leadership to the project team, ensuring effective decision‑making and strong management controls.
• Designing the project structure, setting appropriate delivery methodologies and managing transitions between phases.
• Developing and maintaining business cases, budgets and project plans, ensuring performance and progress are reported.
• Building and developing high‑performing teams, identifying resource requirements.
• Managing stakeholder relationships, ensuring clear communication and senior‑level engagement.
• Identifying, monitoring and reporting risks and issues, driving mitigation and escalation.
• Supporting governance and assurance processes, including gateway reviews and change‑control mechanisms.

Skills

Project management

UK gov/mod experience

PRINCE2

Agile

APM

MSP

Stakeholder management

Job description

Overview

UK CITIZENSHIP REQUIRED FOR THIS POSITION: Yes. RELOCATION ASSISTANCE: No relocation assistance available. TRAVEL: Yes, 10% of the Time. Northrop Grumman UK is 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.

The Opportunity

This is more than just a job; it’s a mission. We’re looking for a Project Manager to join our UK Cyber & Intelligence business. Our teams combine modern software‑engineering practices with deep Defence and national‑security expertise. You’ll play a key role in delivering complex, sensitive and high‑impact technology projects that support customers through ambitious digital transformation. You will join a team that thrives on curiosity, collaboration and innovation — working at scale and pace to make a real‑world difference.

What You’ll Be Doing

• Leading projects to deliver agreed outcomes within time, cost and quality constraints.
• Providing day‑to‑day leadership to the project team, ensuring effective decision‑making and strong management controls.
• Designing the project structure, setting appropriate delivery methodologies and managing transitions between phases.
• Developing and maintaining business cases, budgets and project plans, ensuring performance and progress are clearly reported.
• Building and developing high‑performing teams, identifying resource requirements and supporting recruitment where required.
• Managing stakeholder relationships, ensuring clear communication and senior‑level engagement.
• Identifying, monitoring and reporting risks and issues, driving mitigation and escalation where appropriate.
• Supporting governance and assurance processes, including gateway reviews and change‑control mechanisms.

What We’re Looking For

Essential: Proven experience in project or delivery management roles with strong evidence of collaborative working. Experience with UK Government or MOD environments, including PRINCE2, Agile, APM or MSP frameworks. Recent experience delivering IT, software or cyber projects within Government or similar complex organisations. Experience delivering to time, budget and quality within T&M and fixed‑price contracts. Ability to manage competing priorities across specialist teams.

Preferred: Additional certifications or experience in Agile methodologies or scaled delivery environments. If you don’t meet every requirement, we still encourage you to apply. We value potential and transferable skills just as much as experience.

Security Clearance Requirements

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

Benefits

• Flexible working options, including an optional compressed fortnight
• Private healthcare
• Cash health plan
• Holiday buy/sell scheme
• Career development programmes, mentorship and training
• Performance bonuses
• A range of wellbeing and lifestyle benefits

Why Join Northrop Grumman UK?

A Mission to Believe In Every day we help build a more secure and connected world — from data and intelligence solutions to maritime navigation systems and command‑and‑control innovations for the UK and NATO. What we do together matters.

Your Career, Your Way

Shape your career journey with diverse roles, mentorship and growth opportunities. Enjoy flexibility, wellbeing support, pension benefits and investment in your future.

Ready to Apply?

Yes – Apply online and our recruitment team will be in touch. Possibly – Reach out for more information: [e-mail]. No – Explore our other UK opportunities. We’re growing.

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.

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We are a pioneering company. With careers across all areas: air, cyber, land, sea and space – our 90,000 employees work as one to defend and define the future. Northrop Grumman careers and internships are as varied as your interests, with a lifetime of potential that will give you every opportunity to do your best work. Working together with people from many backgrounds, personal passions and disciplines, we share a drive to push the boundaries of science, technology and engineering to meet the ever evolving needs of our customers worldwide.