Requisition ID: R10176816

• Category: Program Management
• Location: New Malden, London, United Kingdom
• Clearance Type: Security Check (SC)
• Telecommute: Yes-May consider hybrid teleworking for this position
• Travel Required: Yes, 10% of the Time
• Positions Available: 1

Job title: Industry Placement- Project Manager
Requisition ID: R10176816

Location: New Malden, London
Citizenship required:UK citizenship required
Clearance type: SC
Travel required: Yes, 10% of the Time
Relocation Assistance: No relocation assistance available
Hours: Full time
Salary: £25,000

Start Defining Possible at Northrop Grumman UK

At Northrop Grumman UK, our mission is to solve the most complex challenges by shaping the technology and solutions of tomorrow. We call it Defining Possible.
This mind-set goes beyond our customer solutions; it’s the foundation for your career development and the impact we have within the community. So, what’s your possible?

About our Internship Programme:

Our UK Internship Programme (12-Month Industry Placement) will help you develop the skills needs to build a successful career in Defence and technology. During your placement, we are committed to providing you with a comprehensive support system that includes a dedicated mentor, buddy, project lead, and line manager.  Placements starts in September each year.

About the role:

Are you ready to work on critical project that supports the UK’s submarines?
We are seeking talented project managers support our technical teams to design and develop Platform Management Systems (PMS) for the UK’s fleet of nuclear-powered submarines.
In this role, you will organise and manage project teams to ensure our systems meet the demanding requirements of operational reliability, security, and performance in mission-critical environments.
You’ll play a key role in supporting the next generation of PMS, ensuring they are future-proof and meet evolving operational demands. Your will communicate with key stakeholders ensuring the system remains secure and adaptable over the lifetime of the submarines.
This is a unique opportunity to grow your project management expertise and apply it to the world’s most advanced submarines.

Role responsibilities:

As an Intern Project Manager, you’ll support the delivery of pioneering projects that will ensure our customers’ missions succeed. You will: Different font size below

• Support the project management team to organise and manage the cross-discipline, matrixed project teams

• Ensure teams meet schedules and cost targets as defined in the master schedule and in line with KPIs

• Work with the programme to ensure the smooth running of customer meetings and periodic reviews

• Ensure the project delivery team is responsive to customer needs

• Provide the programme with status reports on key activities in accordance with the project drumbeat

We are looking for:

• Working towards a degree (or equivalent) in a Project Management or Engineering-related subject (awarded or predicted)

• Familiarity with basic project management methodology tools

• Experience as part of a project delivery team – this could be in project teams at university

• The ability to develop solutions to a variety of problems

If you don’t meet every single requirement, we still encourage you to apply.
Sometimes, people hesitate to apply because they can’t tick every box. We encourage you to apply if you believe the role will suit you well, even if you don’t meet all the criteria. You might be exactly who we are looking for, either for this position or for our opportunities at Northrop Grumman UK. We are on an exciting growth trajectory and growing our teams across the UK.

Security clearance:

Due to the nature of our work, you must be able to gain and maintain the relevant UK Government security clearance in line with the job role (SC). Our requirement team is on hand to answer any questions, and we will guide you through the process.
Why join us?

• Work on cutting-edge submarine technology: Play a crucial role in designing the platform management systems that will power the next generation of the UK’s nuclear-powered submarines.

• Hold a critical role: Take on the challenge and be part of designing and upgrading PMS systems, using your expertise to solve real-world problems in one of the most high-stakes environments in the world.

• Manage obsolescence and upgrades: Lead the process of managing obsolescence and upgrading systems with cutting-edge technology, ensuring these systems remain operational and secure far into the future.

• A mission with meaning: Engage with a variety of stakeholders, from shipbuilders to government departments, playing a pivotal role in ensuring the long-term operational success of the UK’s submarines.

• Belong and thrive through professional growth: Gain exposure to Agile working, cybersecurity, and industrial control system design in one of the most challenging and rewarding sectors – defence technology.

Benefits:

We can offer you a range of flexible working options to suit you, including optional compressed working schedule with every other Friday off. Our benefits including private health care, cash health plan, holiday buy and sell, career development opportunities and performance bonuses. For a comprehensive list of benefits, speak to our recruitment team.

A place to belong and thrive

Every voice matters at our table meaning you can bring your authentic self to work. From our Employee Resource Groups backed, by thousands of employees, to our partnerships with the Association For Black and Minority Ethnic Engineers, Forces Transition Group, Mind, and Women in Defence – we are passionate about growing and supporting our inclusive community where everyone can belong.
Ready to apply?

Yes
 – Submit your application online. Your application will be reviewed by our team, and we will be in touch.
Possibly, I’d like to find out more about this role – Reach out to our team for more information and support:
No, I don’t think this role is right for me – Our extensive UK growth means we have exciting, new opportunities opening all the time. Speak to our team to discuss your career goals.

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.