Programme Manager - Bids - DV Cleared - Hybrid

Programme Manager - Bids - Hybrid

Must have an Active DV Clearance

An exceptional opportunity has arisen for an experienced Programme Manager - Bids to play a key role in driving growth and strategic delivery within the Defence and National Security (DNS) sector. You'll work at the intersection of business development and delivery, ensuring large-scale bids are expertly managed from inception through to execution.

About the Role - Programme Manager - Bids

• As a Programme Manager - Bids, you'll oversee the planning, governance, and assurance of complex multi-million-pound bids.

• You'll establish strong programme foundations during the bid phase to enable smooth transition into delivery, ensuring structure, control, and visibility throughout the process.

• The role involves coordinating cross-functional teams, supporting governance submissions, and engaging directly with senior Defence and industry stakeholders.

• You'll work closely with Sales, Delivery, and Operations to align bid strategy with organisational goals and ensure a sustainable pipeline of opportunities.

What We're Looking For - Programme Manager - Bids

• Proven experience leading complex bid and delivery programmes within Defence or highly regulated sectors.

• Expertise in governance, assurance, and bid lifecycle management, including ITT, ITN, RFP, and RFQ processes.

• Strong understanding of Agile and hybrid delivery frameworks such as SAFe, Scrum, or Kanban.

• Skilled in integrated planning, RAID management, cost/resource modelling, and delivery assurance.

• Excellent stakeholder engagement, communication, and negotiation skills.

• Commercially astute with a deep understanding of risk, financial management, and Defence procurement standards.

• Professional certifications such as MSP, PRINCE2 Practitioner, ITIL, Agile, or equivalent experience.

Shape the future of Defence programmes through innovation, leadership, and delivery excellence as a Programme Manager - Bids.

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