Senior Programme and Bid Manager

Position: Senior Programme & Bid Manager
Location: Enfield, United Kingdom
Salary: Up to £70,000 per annum
Job Type: Full-time, Permanent

***Must be eligible for SC clearance***

Overview

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Senior Programme & Bid Manager to lead the delivery and governance of a portfolio of complex programmes and bids within a highly technical, multi-stakeholder environment.

This role is responsible for driving programme excellence while overseeing a matrix bid management model, where Programme Managers lead bids from initial opportunity through to contract award and into full lifecycle delivery.

You will play a key leadership role, ensuring successful programme execution, robust governance, and alignment with strategic business objectives.

Key Responsibilities

Lead, mentor, and inspire a team of Programme Managers and Bid professionals, fostering a high-performance culture
Own the overall health and performance of the programme and bid portfolio
Ensure alignment of programmes and bids with business strategy and customer priorities
Balance resources effectively across live programmes and concurrent bids
Establish and maintain robust governance frameworks covering schedule, cost, risk, and change control
Oversee bid strategy, planning, resourcing, and approval processes
Ensure seamless transition from bid phase to programme mobilisation and delivery
Manage risks, issues, and opportunities across all programmes and bids
Provide clear and structured reporting to senior leadership and governance forums
Ensure compliance with internal procedures, regulatory requirements, and contractual obligations
Drive continuous improvement and lessons learned across the full lifecycle
Support financial planning, including revenue forecasting and budget control
Collaborate with engineering and project teams to support internal development initiatives when required
Engage with customers and subcontractors to refine programme requirements and delivery plans
Lead performance management, succession planning, and talent development within the teamRequirements

Proven experience leading programme and bid management functions in complex environments
Demonstrated success delivering major programmes and complex bids end-to-end
Strong understanding of matrix organisations and cross-functional leadership
Excellent commercial, contractual, and risk management expertise
Strong governance, decision-making, and assurance capabilities
Exceptional stakeholder management skills, including engagement at senior and executive levels
Willingness to travel occasionally within the UK and internationally
Confident, decisive, and able to perform under pressure
Collaborative mindset with strong influencing skills
Customer-focused with strong commercial awarenessExperience

Experience within a project/programme management environment, ideally within the defence or similarly regulated sector
Professional certifications such as APM, PRINCE2, MSP, or PMP (or equivalent)
Proven experience managing bids and programmes from concept through to delivery
Experience working with international customers or export contracts
Strong financial management skills, including budgeting and forecasting
Excellent customer relationship management skillsFor more information, reach out to Chris at TEC Partners