Programme & Bid Manager

Senior Programme & Bid Manager 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 lifecycle * 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