Senior Programme Bid Manager

Senior Programme & Bid Manager – Defence / Engineering

We are seeking an experienced Senior Programme & Bid Manager to lead complex programme delivery and bid management across a portfolio of high-value engineering projects within a defence-focused environment.

This is a senior leadership role with responsibility for programme governance, bid strategy, risk management, and commercial performance, ensuring successful delivery from opportunity capture through to contract award and in-life programme execution.

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead and manage a portfolio of complex programmes and bids
• Own bid management and capture strategy, ensuring successful outcomes
• Drive programme delivery, governance, risk and cost control
• Lead and develop a team of Programme Managers and Bid Managers
• Provide reporting and insights to senior leadership stakeholders
• Ensure strong commercial, contractual and stakeholder management

Requirements:

• Proven experience in programme management and bid management
• Track record delivering complex engineering or defence programmes
• Strong governance, risk management and commercial acumen
• Experience managing cross-functional teams in matrix environments
• Excellent stakeholder engagement at senior/executive level
• Relevant certification (e.g. APM, PMP, PRINCE2, MSP) desirable

Keywords: Programme Manager, Program Manager, Bid Manager, Capture Manager, Defence, Aerospace, Maritime, Engineering, Governance, Risk Management, Commercial, Portfolio Management, Delivery Director

This is an excellent opportunity to take ownership of a strategic programme and bid portfolio within a highly complex, technology-driven environment