Senior Programme & Bid Manager | Defense | End-to-End Bid Lifecycle | Government in London

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Senior Programme & Bid Manager | Defense | End-to-End Bid Lifecycle
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 seamless transition from bid phase into programme delivery Manage risks, issues, and opportunities across the full life cycle Provide clear and concise reporting to senior leadership and governance forums Ensure compliance with internal processes, regulatory requirements, and contractual obligations Drive continuous improvement and capture lessons learned across programmes and bids Support financial planning, budgeting, and forecasting activities Engage with customers, partners, and suppliers to support successful programme execution Contribute to wider operational and strategic initiatives as required
About You
Proven leadership experience managing complex programmes and bids in multi-stakeholder environments Demonstrated success delivering large-scale projects from concept through to completion Strong understanding of Matrix organisations and cross-functional team leadership Excellent commercial, contractual, and risk management expertise Confident decision-maker with strong governance and assurance capability Highly effective communicator with the ability to influence at senior and executive levels Collaborative, resilient, and able to perform under pressure Customer-focused with strong commercial awareness Willingness to travel occasionally within the UK and internationally
Experience & Qualifications
Background in project/programme management, ideally within a highly regulated or engineering-led industry Professional certification such as APM, PRINCE2, PMP, MSP, or equivalent Experience managing bids and programmes end-to-end Exposure to international customers or export projects is advantageous Strong financial acumen, including budgeting and forecasting
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Location:
London
Job Type:
FullTime
Category:
Bid Manager, Manager, Government, Senior, Bid, Management

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