UK CITIZENSHIP REQUIRED FOR THIS POSITION: Yes
RELOCATION ASSISTANCE: No relocation assistance available
TRAVEL: Yes, 10% of the Time
Job Title: Enterprise Applications Manager (EMEA)
Requisition ID: R10215416
Location: Cheltenham (hybrid)
Clearance Type: SC (or eligible)
Travel Required: Up to 25% across EMEA
Overview
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. It’s what we call Defining Possible.
This mindset goes beyond our customer solutions; it’s the foundation for your career development and the impact we have within the community.
This is more than a job. It’s a mission.
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 you’ll 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
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).
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 – We’re 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.
Application Process
Ready to apply? Yes – Submit your application online. Possibly – Reach out to our team for more information: talentenquiries@uk.ngc.com. No – Explore other opportunities with us. We’re 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.
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