Senior Defence Commercial Manager (Hybrid)

Arguile

Fleet

Hybrid

GBP 90,000 - 120,000

Full time

6 days ago
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Hybrid working (2-3 days onsite)
Private medical options
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Job summary

Arguile is seeking a Senior Commercial Manager to provide strategic commercial oversight across a diverse portfolio of programmes and bids in the defence and technology sector. You will lead commercial activity through the full contract lifecycle, supporting business growth and operational delivery with strong governance and risk management.

The role requires significant commercial leadership experience, ability to influence senior stakeholders, and a track record of managing complex contracts

Qualifications

  • Significant experience in a commercial management or leadership role.
  • Strong customer-facing commercial experience in complex environments.
  • Defence sector experience is highly desirable.

Responsibilities

  • Lead commercial strategy and engagement across a portfolio of programmes and contracts.
  • Provide commercial leadership on complex bids, proposals and negotiations.
  • Support and influence key customer and stakeholder relationships internally and externally.
  • Ensure robust commercial governance, compliance and risk management processes.
  • Partner with operational and programme teams to drive successful customer outcomes.
  • Support negotiation planning and execution for high-value and strategically important agreements.
  • Contribute to long-term business and portfolio planning.

Skills

Commercial leadership
Stakeholder management
Risk & compliance
Defence sector experience

Job description

Arguile is seeking a Senior Commercial Manager to provide strategic commercial oversight across a diverse portfolio of programmes and bids in the defence and technology sector. You will lead commercial activity through the full contract lifecycle, supporting business growth and operational delivery with strong governance and risk management.

The role requires significant commercial leadership experience, ability to influence senior stakeholders, and a track record of managing complex contracts

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