Senior Defence Programmes and Bid Manager

We are looking for a Senior Defence Programmes and Bid Manager to lead a team responsible for delivering a portfolio of complex programmes and bids across defence-related projects. The role provides senior leadership across programme delivery and bid management, ensuring strong governance, commercial control, and successful transition from bid to execution.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead and develop a high-performing team of Programme Managers and a Bid Manager
• Own programme and bid portfolio performance and alignment with business strategy
• Oversee governance, reporting, cost, schedule, risk, and change control
• Lead bid strategy, approvals, and resourcing across multiple opportunities
• Ensure smooth transition from bid phase into delivery
• Manage stakeholder relationships at senior and customer level
• Support forecasting, budgeting, and financial reporting with Finance teams

Requirements

• Strong experience in programme and bid management in complex environments
• Proven track record delivering end-to-end bids and major programmes
• Strong leadership within matrix organisations
• Excellent commercial, risk, and governance capability
• Experience working with defence or regulated industries (preferred)
• Project management qualifications (APM, PRINCE2, MSP, PMP desirable)
• Experience with international or export programmes (desirable)

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