Senior Project Manager

Northrop Grumman Corporation; Greater London; Hybrid; GBP 100,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading defence contractor in Greater London seeks a Senior Project Manager to oversee all aspects of project management. Candidates should have a technical degree and at least 5 years of project management experience. The role includes managing customer contracts, ensuring project delivery, and developing strategies and plans. Flexible working options and numerous benefits are offered, including private healthcare and professional development opportunities.

Benefits

Flexible working options

Private healthcare

Career development opportunities

Performance bonuses

Qualifications

• Minimum of 5 years of project management experience.
• Ability to gain and maintain UK Government security clearance.
• Experience managing customer contracts and project delivery.

Responsibilities

• Oversee all operational aspects of ongoing projects.
• Manage relationships with project partners and suppliers.
• Launch and manage execution of allocated projects.

Skills

Project Management

Team Leadership

Customer Management

Education

Technical Degree

Job description

UK CITIZENSHIP REQUIRED FOR THIS POSITION: Yes RELOCATION ASSISTANCE: Relocation assistance may be available CLEARANCE TYPE: UK-Security Check (SC) TRAVEL: Yes, 25% of the Time

Define Possible at Northrop Grumman UK

At Northrop Grumman UK, our mission is to solve the most complex challenges by shaping the technology and solutions of tomorrow. We call it Defining Possible.

This mind-set goes beyond our customer solutions; it’s the foundation for your career development and the impact we have within the community. So, what’s your possible?

Opportunity

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

The Senior Project Manager is responsible for the management of all aspects of allocated projects and will be supported by the Team Leads, Engineering Delivery Manager and/or Chief Engineer in the respective projects.

This role is responsible for managing a customer contract, ensuring project delivery, tracking key KPIs, as well as developing strategy, plans and business cases, in conjunction with the engineering team. The Senior Project Manager will manage projects across all phases of the life-cycle, including the business development aspects leading up to the award of the contract.

Our UK Defence business is a Sovereign software and systems centre of excellence. As well as developing and supporting UK wide and internationally deployed multi-domain command and control systems, our work is critical to the modern backbone of the Royal Navy. We pioneer – with fierce curiosity, dedication, and innovation, we seek to solve the world’s most challenging problems.

Responsibilities

• Oversees and manages the operational aspects of ongoing projects and serves as liaison between project management and planning, project team, and line management
• Support the Programme/Account Manager to manage project relationships, including partners, suppliers, and beneficiaries, in line with agreements, supplier code of conduct and best practice stakeholder management and contract management. These relationships will be managed through effective collaboration across the stakeholder community to ensure delivery objectives are meet.
• Support the Business Development function in pursing and capturing new opportunities through to award of the associated contract.
• To launch, organise, plan, document and effectively manage the execution and conclusion of all allocated projects to deliver on our commitments within baselined schedule and budget
• Implement, maintain and manage all elements of project management including: value, scope, quality, procurement, time, finance, human resource, risk, opportunities and communications.
• Ensure the accurate financial tracking of the project, including accurate cost accounting and forecasting to maintain an accurate and realistic estimate at complete

Benefits

We can offer you a range of flexible and hybrid working options to suit you, including optional compressed working schedule with every other Friday off. Our benefits including private health care, career development opportunities and performance bonuses. For a comprehensive list of benefits, speak to our recruitment team.

We are looking for

• Technical Degree
• Project Management Experience, minimum of 5 years
• Team Leadership
• Customer Management

Security clearance

You must be able to gain and maintain the relevant UK Government security clearance in line with the job role (SC). Our requirement team is on hand to answer any questions and we will guide you through the process: [e-mail].

Why join us?

• Be part of our global team of 100,000 colleagues – The possibilities for your future career are only limited by your drive. Whether you’re looking for a hands‑on internship or your next leadership position, we have career opportunities across the world. Northrop Grumman continues to expand and broaden our presence in global markets and strengthen our partnerships with local industry.
• A mission to believe in – Every day we contribute to building a more secure and connected world, expanding our reach from land, sea, and air to space and cyberspace. From engineering data and intelligence solutions, to developing maritime navigation and control systems and innovating command and control systems for the UK and NATO, what we do together matters.
• A place to belong and thrive – Every voice matters at our table meaning you can bring your authentic self to work. From our Employee Resource Groups backed by thousands of employees, to sponsoring Cheltenham Pride and our partnerships with Association For Black and Minority Ethnic Engineers, Forces Transition Group, Mind, and Women in Defence – we are passionate about growing and supporting our inclusive community where everyone can belong.
• Your career, your way - Shape your career journey with diverse roles, mentorship, and development opportunities that fuel your curiosity, channel your expertise and nurture your passion. Looking for flexibility? Balance your professional career with your personal life, health and wellbeing benefits, discount schemes, pension benefits and investment in your future development. Speak to our team to find the balance that’s right for you.

Ready to apply?

Yes – Submit your application online. Your application will be reviewed by our team and we will be in touch.

Possibly, I’d like to find out more about this role – Reach out to our team for more information and support: [e-mail].

No, I don’t think this role is right for me – Our extensive UK growth means we have exciting, new opportunities opening all the time. Speak to our team to discuss your career goals.

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.