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Senior Project Manager

Job Posted: 8 days ago

Salary: £ 725 - 725 / Day
Job Type: Contract
Location: Romsey, Hampshire

Expire in: 20 days

Job Description

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 engagementsExperience 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 environmentDesirable 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 partnersIf you are interested in this role, please feel free to submit your CV

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