Senior Project Manager

UK CITIZENSHIP REQUIRED FOR THIS POSITION:
Yes

RELOCATION ASSISTANCE:
No relocation assistance available

TRAVEL:
Yes, 10% of the Time

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.

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.

As a Senior Project Manager, you will:

• 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.

We're interested in hearing from candidates who can demonstrate:

• 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 with in 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.

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:

We are committed to supporting our people both professionally and personally. Benefits include:

• 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…