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IT Project and Portfolio Manager

£65,000 - £92,000

Northrop Grumman has an immediate need for an IT Project and Portfolio Manager (PPM) to lead the IT PPM function for IT services delivered in Northrop Grumman's businesses in the EMEA Region (Europe, Middle East and Africa). You will be responsible for the delivery of all IT Projects in partnership with the wider EMEA IT team and Northrup Grumman central IT Service Lines/project teams. The position will be located in Cheltenham and will report to the EMEA IT Director.

As part of the EMEA IT leadership team, the initial priorities of the role include:

Building lasting and productive relationships with key stakeholders,
Shaping and implementing a Project and Portfolio function to mature delivery or IT projects and deliver what we say, when we say
Project management of critical IT Projects.

Responsibilities include:

Lead the delivery of IT Projects and IT Project Portfolio for the EMEA IT function
Directly manage key projects and manage the team to deliver the wider portfolio of projects
Managing and improving project delivery for the IT EMEA function
Implementing, maturing and maintaining Project Management disciplines for the EMEA IT Team, including
- Planning
- Reporting
- Project governance
- Delivery focus
Managing Project budgets, ensuring cost effectiveness and efficient resource allocation
Ensuring accurate and consistent reporting of projects to keep senior management, stakeholders and customers are fully informed in all areas
Lead and direct multi-function project teams to deliver all phases of the project delivery lifecycle.
Instil a ‘Project Excellence’ mind-set, developing and coaching teams as required
Be the key interface to stakeholders, managing and maintaining the relationship to ensure delivery of projects and a high level of customer satisfaction.
Establish and be accountable for delivery of key project milestones, plans, resources, schedules, and budgets in accordance with delegated authority.
Identify and manage project and portfolio risks and issues, identifying, agreeing and implementing appropriate solutions.
Managing and motivating the team, fostering a positive and productive environment
Working with wider corporate IT functions to effectively deliver the best possible service

Essential Qualifications / Experience:

Bachelor’s or higher degree in Computer Science, Management Information Systems, Business or related field of study and extensive relevant professional experience. In lieu of education, extensive related experience will be considered.
Proven leadership experience of IT Project management, including change management
Successful delivery of projects in secure / non secure environments, including transition into service.
Strong communication skills & experience to influence senior stakeholders
Able to translate & present complex technical concepts to management & customers
Expert in the application of recognised, project, portfolio and service management frameworks eg PMI, APM, MSP, Prince II, ITIL.
Competent in the use of MS office including MS project or other industry recognised project scheduling tools.
Expert in risk/issue and opportunity management
Demonstrate a thorough understanding of the technical concepts required for the role
Experience leading diverse/matrixed functional teams driving outcomes and achieving results
Results-oriented team player, with the ability to handle a rapidly changing set of priorities while maintaining a strong professional presence.
Must be flexible and demonstrate strong judgment/decision-making skills and risk management, as well as strong business and technical acumen.
Proven experience of managing, coaching and developing staff
Excellent organisational, verbal, and written communications skills
25% travel is required.

Preferred Qualifications:

Prior experience of undertaking a similar role for manufacturing, engineering, development and production environments-to include classified and unclassified environments.
Comfortable making recommendations that have broad organisational impacts.
Possess strong interpersonal and written skills; strong organisational and analytical skills; and must be a team player.
Able to gain and maintain the highest level of UK Government security clearance or relevant UK Government security clearance in line with this role (SC)

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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