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About the Role
Lead the delivery of a high-profile submarine hardware programme within the Defence business, working at the forefront of engineering innovation to 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.
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.
Requirements
- 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.
- Experience within Defence, Maritime, Aerospace or closely related highly regulated industries.
- Strong programme planning, financial management and risk management expertise.
- Must be able to gain and maintain Security Check (SC) level UK Government Security Clearance.
Skills
- A recognised project management qualification such as APM Project Professional Qualification (PPQ) or equivalent.
- A technical degree, engineering background, or equivalent knowledge and experience.
Location
- UK
Work Type
- Hybrid
- Full-time
Experience Level
- Senior
Education Level
- Technical degree
- Engineering background
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
About the Company
- 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.
- 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.
- 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.
- 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.
- 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.
Equal Opportunity
- 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.