Role: Senior Programme & Bid Manager (Defence)
Location: North London
Job Type: Perm, Hybrid, Full time
We are seeking an experienced Senior Programme & Bid Manager to lead a high-performing team responsible for delivering complex, high-value programmes and managing major bids from opportunity through to contract award and into delivery.
This is a senior leadership role with responsibility for portfolio performance, governance, and execution across multiple programmes and concurrent bids within a fast-paced, regulated environment.
Key Responsibilities
* Lead and develop a team of Programme Managers and a Bid Manager
* Own the health and performance of the programme and bid portfolio
* Oversee end-to-end bid activity through to contract award and delivery handover
* Ensure strong programme governance (cost, schedule, risk, change, benefits)
* Balance priorities and resources across bids and live programmes
* Provide reporting and insight to senior leadership and governance forums
* Drive commercial, contractual, and risk management excellence
* Manage senior stakeholder and customer relationships
* Support continuous improvement and effective bid-to-delivery transition
What we’re looking for
* Proven leadership in programme and/or bid management in complex environments
* Strong track record delivering major programmes and leading bids end-to-end
* Experience in matrix organisations with senior stakeholder engagement
* Strong commercial, governance, and risk management capability
* Defence or other highly regulated industry experience desirable
* Professional PM qualifications (APM, MSP, PRINCE2, PMP, etc.) advantageous
Benefits
* Competitive salary
* Hybrid and flexi working
* Career progression
* High-impact work involvement
* 25 days holiday + BH