Job title: Senior Project manager Location: Hampshire/Hybrid (3 days per week on site)Rate: 725 per day inside ir35Contract: 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 needsManaging delivery across cost, schedule, and quality-ensuring programmes are delivered on time and in fullDriving collaboration across sales, technical, and delivery teams to build winning solutionsOwning bid planning, resourcing, financials, and governance (including gated reviews)Building strong relationships with clients, suppliers, and partnersIdentifying and managing risks, issues, and opportunities across bids and projectsSupporting business growth by spotting expansion opportunities within existing engagementsExperience Required Proven experience leading complex bids and proj