Senior Manager, Integrated Management & Audit

Northrop Grumman UK; Greater London; On-site; GBP 90,000 - 125,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible working options

Private healthcare

Cash health plan

Holiday purchase and sell scheme

Competitive pension scheme

Career development and learning

Performance-based bonus opportunities

Employee assistance programme

Life assurance

Wellbeing initiatives and support 964

Job summary

Northrop Grumman UK is seeking a Management Systems and Audit Manager to join the Quality & Mission Assurance team. You will lead the governance, compliance and assurance framework across the Integrated Management System and oversee ISO certifications, audits and continuous improvement initiatives.

You will manage a risk-based audit programme, develop the IMS, mentor the team and report to senior stakeholders, helping the business sustain compliance and drive operational excellence in defence,

Qualifications

• Proven experience managing and improving integrated management systems within a regulated environment.
• Strong knowledge of management system standards and regulatory compliance requirements.
• Experience creating, managing and delivering risk-based audit programmes.
• Lead Auditor qualification.
• Excellent stakeholder management skills with the ability to influence and build strong working relationships across all levels of an organisation.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving and organisational skills, with the ability to manage multiple priorities effectively.

Responsibilities

• Lead the development, maintenance and continuous improvement of Northrop Grumman UK's Integrated Management System, ensuring compliance with industry and regulatory standards.
• Manage the organisation's external ISO certification portfolio and support the attainment of new certifications that enable strategic growth.
• Develop and oversee a three-year risk-based audit programme covering internal processes, programmes, suppliers, customers and external assurance activities.
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives by partnering with process owners and business functions to enhance efficiency, effectiveness and compliance.
• Lead and develop the Management Systems and Audit team, providing coaching, support and professional development opportunities.
• Monitor performance metrics, identify trends, risks and opportunities, and provide meaningful reporting to senior stakeholders.

Skills

Lead Auditor

Audit management

Stakeholder management

Regulatory compliance

Risk-based auditing

Process improvement

Analytical thinking

Tools

SharePoint

Job description

Northrop Grumman UK is seeking a Management Systems and Audit Manager to join the Quality & Mission Assurance team. You will lead the governance, compliance and assurance framework across the Integrated Management System and oversee ISO certifications, audits and continuous improvement initiatives.

You will manage a risk-based audit programme, develop the IMS, mentor the team and report to senior stakeholders, helping the business sustain compliance and drive operational excellence in defence,