Enterprise Applications Manager

Job Title: Enterprise Applications Manager (EMEA)
Requisition ID: R
Location: Cheltenham (hybrid)
Clearance Type: SC (or eligible)
Travel Required: Up to 25% across EMEA

Whats your possible

At Northrop Grumman UK you are part of a team driving innovation where it matters most solving tomorrows challenges and shaping the technology solutions of the future. Its what we call Defining Possible.

This mindset goes beyond our customer solutions; its the foundation for your career development and the impact we have within the community.

This is more than a job. Its a mission.

Were looking for an Enterprise Applications Manager to lead a newly formed Business Systems team supporting our EMEA operations. This is a unique opportunity to shape and drive the enterprise applications landscape across a diverse fast-moving region.

You will sit within the EMEA IT leadership team working at the intersection of technology and business strategy. Your focus will be to optimise application performance deliver measurable business value and build strong partnerships with stakeholders across the organisation.

From reviewing and transforming the current application landscape to delivering a forward-looking roadmap this role gives you the influence and scope to make a lasting impact in a mission-led environment.

Your responsibilities

• Define and deliver a strategic roadmap for enterprise applications aligned to business priorities and long-term technology direction
• Lead the end-to-end application lifecycle including selection implementation upgrades optimisation and retirement
• Ensure reliability availability and performance of critical systems driving best-practice support and incident management
• Build lead and develop a high-performing team of application specialists fostering innovation and collaboration
• Partner with business units IT service lines and external vendors to deliver effective value-driven solutions
• Embed governance security and compliance standards across all enterprise applications

What youll bring

• Proven experience in senior applications management or IT leadership roles
• Strong technical knowledge across enterprise ecosystems such as ERP PLM BI SaaS platforms integration technologies Atlassian tools Microsoft 365 SharePoint or ServiceNow
• Demonstrated ability to lead teams and influence across matrixed organisations to deliver outcomes
• Strong stakeholder engagement vendor management and project delivery capability
• Excellent communication organisational and analytical skills with the ability to manage competing priorities
• Degree in Computer Science Information Systems or a related discipline

Desirable experience:

• Experience within manufacturing engineering or production environments including secure or classified settings

We encourage you to apply even if your experience doesnt fully align with every requirement. If youre driven curious and ready to make an impact wed love to hear from you.

Security clearance

Due to the nature of our work you must be a UK national for this clearance type.
You must be able to gain and maintain the relevant UK Government security clearance (SC with potential for higher).

Our recruitment team is on hand to answer any questions and will guide you through the process:

Benefits

• Flexible working options including a compressed fortnight
• Private healthcare
• Cash health plan
• Holiday buy and sell scheme
• Career development and progression programmes
• Performance-based bonus

Why join us

A mission to believe in
Every day we contribute to building a more secure and connected world. Whether supporting defence cyber or advanced technology programmes your work will have real-world impact.

A place to belong and thrive
Were committed to creating an inclusive environment where every voice is valued and every individual can succeed.

Your career your way
We offer diverse opportunities mentorship and development programmes to help you shape a career that reflects your ambitions.

Ready to apply

Yes Submit your application online.
Possibly Reach out to our team for more information:
No Explore other opportunities with us. Were growing across the UK.

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.