IT Project and Portfolio Manager

Cheltenham - UK

Monthly Salary: £ 65000 - 90000

Posted on: Yesterday

Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

UK CITIZENSHIP REQUIRED FOR THIS POSITION: Yes

RELOCATION ASSISTANCE: No relocation assistance available

CLEARANCE TYPE: UK-Security Check (SC)

TRAVEL: Yes 25% of the Time

IT Project and Portfolio Manager

Requisition ID: R
Location: London Cheltenham or New Malden (hybrid working)
Citizenship Required: UK
Clearance Type: SC

Salary: 65000 - 90000

Whats your possible

At Northrop Grumman UK youll join a team thats driving innovation where it matters most. We work on projects that protect people advance global security and shape tomorrows technology solutions. We call this Defining Possible.

This mindset guides our work our culture and your career development. Here your ideas and ambition can make a real impact.

About the Opportunity

This is more than a job; its a mission.

Were looking for an IT Project and Portfolio Manager to lead the project and portfolio management function across the EMEA region. You will be part of the EMEA IT leadership team partnering with stakeholders across Europe the Middle East and Africa.

Youll shape how IT projects are delivered improve our delivery capability and manage a varied portfolio that includes infrastructure SaaS and custombuilt solutions. Its a chance to make a measurable impact modernise practices and champion project excellence.

What Youll Do

Lead the full EMEA IT project portfolio to ensure effective timely and highquality delivery.
Manage key IT projects directly and support the wider team delivering the portfolio.
Implement and mature project management disciplines across the EMEA IT function.
Oversee project budgets resource allocation and financial reporting.
Provide clear accurate portfolio reporting to senior leaders and stakeholders.
Build strong relationships across technical teams business units and global service lines.

What Were Looking For

Essential

Bachelors degree in Computer Science MIS Business or similar or extensive equivalent experience.
Proven experience leading full lifecycle IT projects (infrastructure SaaS or software delivery).
Strong knowledge of frameworks such as PMI APM Prince2 MSP or ITIL.
Ability to explain complex technical information clearly to non-technical audiences.
Experience leading diverse or matrixed teams in a fastpaced environment.
Strong judgement decision-making and risk management skills.
Experience coaching developing and motivating teams.

Preferred

Experience in manufacturing engineering development or production environments.
Consulting experience or delivery of customerfacing projects.
Comfortable making recommendations with organisationwide impact.

If you dont meet every requirement we still encourage you to apply. Curiosity capability and a willingness to grow matter to us.

Security Clearance

Due to the nature of our work you must be a UK national.
You must be able to gain and maintain SC (Security Check) clearance.
Our recruitment team can support you through the process:

Benefits

Hybrid working and flexible options (including compressed fortnight)
Private healthcare
Cash health plan
Holiday buy/sell scheme
Career development and mentoring
Performance-related bonuses

Why Join Us

A Mission to Believe In
Every day we work on technology that helps build a more secure resilient and connected world.

A Place to Belong and Thrive
Were committed to diversity equity and inclusion. Every voice matters and your ideas help shape our future.

Your Career Your Way
Grow your career with access to diverse projects development pathways and supportive leaders invested in your success.

Ready to Apply

Yes: Submit your application online today.
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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.

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