Delivery Manager

UK CITIZENSHIP REQUIRED FOR THIS POSITION: Yes
RELOCATION ASSISTANCE: No relocation assistance available
TRAVEL: Yes, 10% of the Time
Delivery Manager
Location: Cheltenham
Salary: £58,000 - £86,000
Clearance: You must currently hold the highest UK Government clearance level
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. We call it Defining Possible.
This mindset goes beyond our customer solutions. It is the foundation for your career development, the impact you make within our communities, and the role you play in supporting mission-critical programmes that help keep the UK secure and connected.
This is more than just a job. It's a mission.
We are looking for a Delivery Manager to join our Delivery Team, supporting some of the UK's most important and complex customer missions.
As a Delivery Manager, you will play a key role in ensuring successful project delivery, financial performance, stakeholder engagement and team leadership across a portfolio of specialist programmes. You will work closely with customers, technical experts and business leaders to drive delivery excellence, help solve complex challenges and identify opportunities for future growth.
This is an opportunity to make a measurable impact by leading delivery activities that directly contribute to national security, defence and mission success. You'll have the autonomy to influence strategy, improve ways of working and support the growth of both our customers and Northrop Grumman UK's capabilities.
What You'll Do
Lead the successful delivery of medium-scale, high-impact projects, ensuring outcomes are achieved on time, within budget and to agreed quality standards.
Own project financial performance, including forecasting, budget management, profitability and commercial governance.
Build, coach and support high-performing teams, creating an environment where collaboration, continuous improvement and innovation thrive.
Manage project risks, issues, dependencies and change control processes, ensuring potential delivery challenges are proactively mitigated.
Engage and influence stakeholders across customer organisations and Northrop Grumman UK, building trusted relationships and identifying opportunities for future growth.
Apply agile, lean and project management best practices to improve delivery performance and drive successful mission outcomes.
What We're Looking For
Essential Skills & Experience
Demonstrable experience delivering projects or programmes within a complex customer environment.
Strong project management capabilities including planning, forecasting, risk management, resource management and governance.
Experience managing project finances, commercial performance and profitability.
Ability to build trusted relationships with customers, stakeholders and multidisciplinary teams.
Experience working within Agile, Lean, Scrum or similar delivery methodologies.
Strong communication, presentation and stakeholder management skills with the ability to influence at all levels.
Desirable Skills & Experience
Experience delivering work within defence, national security, central government, mission systems or highly regulated environments.
Understanding of fixed price and time & materials contracts.
Knowledge of audit processes, commercial lifecycles and project mobilisation activities.
Experience using tools such as Jira, Confluence, Microsoft Office, SharePoint and Microsoft Teams.
Formal project management qualifications such as PRINCE2, AgilePM, MSP, PMP or equivalent.
We know that everyone brings different experiences and perspectives. Even if you don't meet every requirement listed above, we encourage you to apply. Your skills and potential may make you a great fit for this role.
Benefits
We recognise that our people are our greatest asset. That's why we offer a competitive and flexible benefits package, including:
Flexible and hybrid working arrangements
Compressed fortnight working pattern with every other Friday off
Private healthcare, dental cover, life assurance and pension
Flexible benefits package including critical illness cover and health cash plan
Holiday buy and sell scheme
Annual performance incentive programme
Professional development and career progression opportunities
Access to training, mentoring and leadership development programmes
Why Join Northrop Grumman UK?
A Mission to Believe In
Every day, our people contribute to building a more secure and connected world. You'll work alongside talented colleagues on meaningful projects that support critical national missions. Through employee networks, community initiatives and STEM outreach programmes, you'll have opportunities to make an impact beyond your day-to-day role.
A Place to Belong and Thrive
At Northrop Grumman UK, every voice matters. We are committed to fostering an inclusive culture where different perspectives are valued, everyone feels respected and individuals can perform at their best.
Your Career, Your Way
Whether you're looking to deepen your expertise, broaden your experience or move into leadership, we'll help you discover your possible. With diverse career pathways, structured development programmes and access to industry-leading projects, you'll have the support needed to achieve your ambitions.
Ready to Apply?
Yes – Submit your application online today.
Possibly – Reach out to our team for more information at talentenquiries@uk.ngc.com
No – Explore other opportunities with Northrop Grumman UK. We're growing across the UK and always looking for talented people ready to help define what's possible.
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.