Senior Project Manager – Hybrid Defence Submarine Hardware Lead

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

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.