Job title: Senior Project manager
Location: Hampshire/Hybrid (3 days per week on site)

Rate: £725 per day inside ir35

Contract: 6 months+

SC security clearance is required for this role

We're working with a leading UK defence and national security technology organisation looking for a Senior Project Manager to take ownership of high-value, technically complex bids and programmes from early concept through to delivery. This is a pivotal role where you'll sit at the heart of pre-sales, bid leadership, and project execution, shaping winning solutions while ensuring delivery excellence.

You'll be joining a highly respected organisation at the forefront of defence innovation, where you'll have real influence over winning work and delivering cutting-edge solutions that matter.

Responsibilities:

• Leading end-to-end bid activity, creating compelling, competitive proposals that directly address customer needs
• Managing delivery across cost, schedule, and quality-ensuring programmes are delivered on time and in full
• Driving collaboration across sales, technical, and delivery teams to build winning solutions
• Owning bid planning, resourcing, financials, and governance (including gated reviews)
• Building strong relationships with clients, suppliers, and partners
• Identifying and managing risks, issues, and opportunities across bids and projects
• Supporting business growth by spotting expansion opportunities within existing engagements

Experience Required

• Proven experience leading complex bids and project delivery (hardware/software or systems-focused)
• Strong background in pre-sales / bid environments with a clear understanding of the full project lifecycle
• Experience delivering programmes up to ~£5m
• Excellent stakeholder management skills across technical and commercial teams
• Solid financial and commercial acumen, including forecasting and negotiation
• Experience working with the UK Ministry of Defence or within defence frameworks
• Ability to operate in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment

Desirable skillset:

• APMP or PMP certification
• Experience in rapid prototyping / UOR environments
• Background in product development, consultancy, or R&D-led programmes
• Experience managing subcontractors and international partners

If you are interested in this role, please feel free to submit your CV.