Enfield, United Kingdom
£65,000 - £70,000
Responsible for leading the programme and bid management function, providing senior oversight of a portfolio of complex programmes and bids across the business.
The role ensures effective governance, delivery, and commercial performance across all programmes and bids. It includes leadership of Programme Managers who manage bids from opportunity through to contract award and into delivery.
Key Responsibilities - Senior Programme and Bid Manager
Lead and develop a high-performing team of Programme and Bid Managers
Own the health, governance, and performance of the programme and bid portfolio
Oversee bid strategy, execution, resourcing, and approval processes
Ensure effective transition from bid phase into programme delivery
Manage programme governance including cost, schedule, risk, and change control
Balance resources across live programmes and active bids
Provide regular reporting and updates to senior leadership
Ensure compliance with internal processes, customer requirements, and regulations
Lead risk, issue, and opportunity management across all activities
Support budgeting, forecasting, and financial performance tracking
Drive continuous improvement and lessons learned across the lifecycle
Support recruitment, succession planning, and team development
Provide input and support to engineering and internal development projects when required
Liaise with customers and subcontractors to support programme execution
Experience & Qualifications
Background in project/programme management, ideally in defence or regulated industries
Experience managing bids and programmes from concept to delivery
HND or degree level qualification (or equivalent experience)
Salary description
£65000.00 - £70000.00 per year