Senior Project Manager

Northrop Grumman UK; Greater London; Hybrid; GBP 75,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible work

Hybrid working

Private healthcare

Cash health plan

Annual bonus

Pension scheme

Learning and mentoring

Job summary

Northrop Grumman UK is seeking an experienced Senior Project Manager to lead a high-profile submarine hardware programme within our Defence business. You will guide a multidisciplinary team through design, development and qualification of next-gen submarine hardware.

This senior role offers visibility, the chance to influence key stakeholders, and a meaningful contribution to UK defence and national security, with flexible and hybrid working options.

Qualifications

• Proven track record delivering complex engineering projects across full design and development lifecycle.
• Experience managing internal and external stakeholders within complex programmes.
• A recognised project management qualification such as APM Project Professional Qualification (PPQ) or equivalent.
• Experience within Defence, Maritime, Aerospace or closely related highly regulated industries.
• Strong programme planning, financial management and risk management expertise.

Responsibilities

• Lead the successful delivery of complex hardware design and qualification projects against agreed cost, schedule and performance baselines.
• Direct and coordinate multidisciplinary engineering teams throughout the full project lifecycle.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with customers, suppliers and delivery partners.
• Manage project priorities and resolve issues and conflicts to ensure programme objectives are achieved.
• Maintain accurate financial forecasts, resource plans and programme reporting.
• Provide regular updates on project performance, risks, opportunities and progress to senior stakeholders.

Skills

Stakeholder management

Project leadership

Risk management

Financial management

Engineering background

Education

Engineering degree

Job description

UK CITIZENSHIP REQUIRED FOR THIS POSITION: Yes

RELOCATION ASSISTANCE: No relocation assistance available

TRAVEL: Yes, 10% of the Time

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. It's what we call Defining Possible.

This mindset goes beyond our customer solutions. It is the foundation for your career development and the impact we have within the communities where we live and work.

Opportunity Overview

This is more than just a job; it's a mission.

We are looking for an experienced Senior Project Manager to lead the delivery of a high-profile submarine hardware programme within our Defence business. Working at the forefront of engineering innovation, you will lead a multidisciplinary team responsible for designing, developing and qualifying the next generation of submarine hardware capability.

This is a highly visible leadership role offering the opportunity to shape programme success, influence key stakeholders and make a meaningful contribution to UK defence and national security.

Our UK Defence business is a sovereign software and systems centre of excellence. Alongside developing and supporting UK and internationally deployed multi-domain command and control systems, our teams deliver critical technology that underpins the modern backbone of the Royal Navy. Through curiosity, collaboration and innovation, we solve some of the world's most complex engineering challenges.

What You'll Be Doing

• Lead the successful delivery of complex hardware design and qualification projects against agreed cost, schedule and performance baselines.
• Direct and coordinate multidisciplinary engineering teams throughout the full project lifecycle.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with customers, suppliers and delivery partners.
• Manage project priorities and resolve issues and conflicts to ensure programme objectives are achieved.
• Maintain accurate financial forecasts, resource plans and programme reporting.
• Provide regular updates on project performance, risks, opportunities and progress to senior stakeholders.

What We're Looking For

• A proven track record of successfully delivering complex engineering projects across the full design and development lifecycle.
• Significant experience managing internal and external stakeholders within complex programmes.
• A recognised project management qualification such as APM Project Professional Qualification (PPQ) or equivalent.
• Experience within Defence, Maritime, Aerospace or closely related highly regulated industries.
• Strong programme planning, financial management and risk management expertise.
• A technical degree, engineering background, or equivalent knowledge and experience.

We understand that no candidate will meet every requirement. If you're excited by this opportunity and believe you have the skills and experience to make an impact, we'd encourage you to apply.

Security Clearance

Due to the nature of our work, you must be able to gain and maintain Security Check (SC) level UK Government Security Clearance.

Our recruitment team is on hand to answer any questions and will guide you through the clearance process: talented [e-mail]

Benefits

• Flexible and hybrid working arrangements
• Optional compressed fortnight with every other Friday off
• Private healthcare
• Cash health plan
• Annual performance bonus
• Holiday purchase and sell scheme
• Competitive pension scheme
• Career development and learning programmes
• Employee discounts and wellbeing support
• Access to professional mentoring and leadership development opportunities

Why Join Northrop Grumman UK?

A Mission to Believe In

Every day, we contribute to building a more secure and connected world. From engineering, data and intelligence solutions to maritime navigation systems and advanced command and control capabilities for the UK and NATO, what we do together matters.

A Place to Belong and Thrive

Every voice matters at our table. We are committed to creating an inclusive workplace where everyone can bring their authentic self to work. Through our Employee Resource Groups and partnerships with organisations including Women in Defence, Forces Transition Group, Mind, and the Association for Black and Minority Ethnic Engineers, we continue to build a culture where everyone can belong and thrive.

Your Career, Your Way

With a global team of over 100,000 colleagues, the opportunities to develop your career are extensive. Whether you're looking to deepen your technical expertise, broaden your leadership skills or explore new challenges, you'll have access to mentorship, development programmes and meaningful career pathways that help you reach your potential.

Northrop Grumman Commitment to Diversity

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.