UK citizenship required for this position: Yes
Relocation assistance: No relocation assistance available
Clearance type: UK‑Security Check (SC)
Travel: Yes, 10% of the time
Salary: £49’000 – £73’600
Job Overview
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 mindset goes beyond customer solutions; it’s the foundation for your career development and the impact we have within the community.
We are seeking a dynamic and experienced hands‑on Manager to lead our newly established CIDO Business Systems Applications Team. This leader will manage a team of three employees while also contributing directly to the development, support, and optimisation of business applications. The ideal candidate is a proactive problem solver with strong technical expertise and the ability to foster a collaborative team environment.
Key Responsibilities
- Lead, mentor, and manage a small team of applications specialists, ensuring high performance and professional growth.
- Actively participate in the development, implementation, and support of business applications, ensuring alignment with business needs and enterprise.
- Collaborate closely with stakeholders to identify requirements, recommend solutions, and implement application enhancements.
- Manage and prioritise team workloads, projects, and support requests to meet deadlines and maintain service levels.
- Develop and maintain technical documentation, including processes, configurations, and training materials; oversee application integrations, upgrades, and maintenance.
- Analyse and resolve complex application issues, providing timely and effective solutions and guide the team in applying the appropriate standards, processes, and procedures.
What we are looking for
- Bachelor’s degree in a computer science–based field
- Prior experience in business applications development, implementation, or support, and strong problem‑solving skills with experience in troubleshooting application issues.
- Proven experience in a leadership or managerial role within a small to mid‑sized team.
- Strong interpersonal and communication skills to effectively collaborate with technical and non‑technical stakeholders.
- Must demonstrate a comprehensive understanding of all aspects of the software development lifecycle.
- Demonstrated success in leading, collaborating, and developing cross‑functional teams on complex technical projects.
Security Clearance
Due to the nature of our work, you must be British National for this clearance type. 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. For enquiries, contact talentenquiries@uk.ngc.com.
Benefits
We can offer you a range of flexible working options to suit you, including an optional compressed working schedule with every other Friday off. Our benefits include private health care, cash health plan, holiday buy and sell, career development opportunities, and performance bonuses.
Why join us?
- 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 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.
- 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 through our health and wellbeing benefits, discount schemes, and investment in your future development. Speak to our team to find the balance that’s right for you.
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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