• Category: Business 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

Define 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?

Salary range: 53,000 - 63,000

Opportunity:

This is more than just a job; it’s a mission.

As a Senior Project Controller, you will be responsible for effective and proactive control of a multi-million pound projects and will develop, maintain, execute and control complex project performance baselines to ensure delivery of best value to our customers. Reporting to the Head of PMO and as a linchpin in the Project Controls team, you’ll have the chance to work on national critical programmes across the NGUK National Security Solutions Defence operating unit portfolio, spanning from maritime to future combat air.

Our UK Defence business is a Sovereign software and systems centre of excellence. As well as developing and supporting UK wide and internationally deployed multi-domain command and control systems, our work is critical to the modern backbone of the Royal Navy. We pioneer – with fierce curiosity, dedication, and innovation, we seek to solve the world’s most challenging problems.

Responsibilities:

• Leading and facilitating, planning, and scheduling functions and workshops, including schedule development, control, and analysis.
• Ability to ensure that customer and business processes are effectively and efficiently adhered to across the project team environment. A dedication to continuous improvement and enhancement of current project controls methodologies.
• Building and maintaining a cost and schedule performance baseline which includes well defined scope, assumptions, deliverables, Work Breakdown Structure, Activity ID and integrated critical path schedule that is resource loaded and allows for development risk
• Development of accurate Estimate at Completion.
• You may be responsible for managing and developing a small team of project controllers to best support the programme and contribute to project controls deliverables with hands on involvement in the day to day activities.

Benefits:

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

We are looking for:

• Significant demonstrable Project Controls, Planning, Cost Management, or Accounting experience in a similar role in the defence, construction, rail, oil and gas or manufacturing industry. This experience will include many programme lifecycles covering concept, assessment, development, manufacture, in-service and disposal phases.
• Advanced user of project controls software including Oracle Primavera P6 and Deltek COBRA.
• Experience in effective use of EVMS processes.
• A strong disposition for professionally maintaining project-wide adherence and compliance to processes, and procedures, sometimes in the face of adversity.

Security clearance:

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?

• Be part of our global team of 100,000 colleagues – The possibilities for your future career are only limited by your drive. Whether you’re looking for a hands-on internship or your next leadership position, we have career opportunities across the world. Northrop Grumman continues to expand and broaden our presence in global spanets and strengthen our partnerships with local industry.
• A mission to believe in – Every day we contribute to building a more secure and connected world, expanding our reach from land, sea, and air to space and cyberspace. From engineering data and intelligence solutions, to developing maritime navigation and control systems and innovating command and control systems for the UK and NATO, what we do together matters.
• 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 sponsoring Cheltenham Pride and our partnerships with 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.
• Your career, your way - Shape your career journey with diverse roles, mentorship, and development opportunities that fuel your curiosity, channel your expertise and nurture your passion. Looking for flexibility? Balance your professional career with your personal life, health and wellbeing benefits, discount schemes, pension benefits and investment in your future development. Speak to our team to find the balance that’s right for you.

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.