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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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