Senior programme & bid manager | defence | project governance | bids to programme delivery

Senior Programme & Bid Manager | Defence | Project Governance | Bids to Programme Delivery

We are seeking an experienced Senior Programme & Bid Manager to lead the delivery of complex programmes and bids within a dynamic, technology-led environment. This is a senior leadership role with responsibility for driving performance across a portfolio of high-value projects, from early-stage capture through to delivery.

The Role

You will oversee both programme execution and bid activity, leading a team of Programme Managers and bid resources within a Matrix structure. This role is critical in ensuring successful delivery, robust governance, and alignment with business strategy, while maintaining strong relationships with internal stakeholders and customers.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead, mentor, and develop a high-performing team of Programme Managers and bid professionals
• Own the overall performance and health of the programme and bid portfolio
• Ensure alignment of programmes and bids with strategic business objectives and customer priorities
• Balance resources and priorities across multiple concurrent programmes and opportunities
• Establish and maintain robust governance, reporting, and control across cost, schedule, risk, and change
• Oversee bid strategy, planning, resourcing, and approval processes
• Ensure s...