Senior Defence Programmes and Bid Manager

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)