Programme Manager - Bids - DV Cleared - Hybrid

Experis; England; Hybrid; GBP 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading recruitment firm in the UK seeks a Programme Manager - Bids to drive growth in the Defence sector. You will oversee complex multi-million-pound bids, ensuring effective governance and engagement with senior stakeholders. The ideal candidate has extensive experience in bid management and strong understanding of Agile frameworks. Professional certifications like MSP or PRINCE2 are preferred. This role offers a hybrid working arrangement.

Qualifications

• Proven experience leading complex bid and delivery programmes within Defence or highly regulated sectors.
• Strong understanding of Agile and hybrid delivery frameworks such as SAFe, Scrum, or Kanban.
• Excellent stakeholder engagement, communication, and negotiation skills.

Responsibilities

• Oversee planning, governance, and assurance of multi-million-pound bids.
• Coordinate cross-functional teams and support governance submissions.
• Align bid strategy with organisational goals and ensure pipeline of opportunities.

Skills

Stakeholder engagement

Delivery assurance

Cost/resource modeling

Agile methodologies

Governance and assurance

Education

MSP certification

PRINCE2 Practitioner

ITIL certification

Agile certification

Job description

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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