Senior Project Manager - Bids

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12 Month Fixed Term Contract

Location - Hybrid 2-3 days onsite in Hook / Bristol (TBC)

Band 3

We are seeking an experienced Transition Manager to join our team on a 12-month fixed term contract, supporting major bid activities across high-profile defence programmes. This is a senior project manager role, focused on shaping, planning and assuring complex transitions throughout the sales lifecycle.

You will work closely with Principal Transition Leads and Transition Directors to develop robust, deliverable plans that give customers and stakeholders confidence in our ability to execute.

What you'll be doing

• Supporting major bids by defining transition scope, approach and detailed delivery plans
• Working with SMEs, solution teams and partners to build aligned workstream plans
• Developing and managing RAID logs, ensuring risks and dependencies are reflected in delivery plans
• Producing high-quality transition artefacts to support bid submissions
• Conducting deliverability and assurance reviews with senior stakeholders
• Driving governance, reporting and continuous improvement across the transition function

What we're looking for

• Proven experience working on large, complex bids within a programme or project environment
• Strong background in bidding, mobilisation, transition or transformation programmes
• Experience as a senior Project or Programme Manager within a structured delivery environment
• Excellent stakeholder management and communication skills, including senior leadership engagement
• Strong planning, scheduling and RAID management experience
• Ability to bring structure, clarity and control in fast-paced, ambiguous environments

Highly desirable:

• Procurement or outsourcing bid experience
• Defence or government sector background
• Experience in logistics, infrastructure, supply chain or transportation programmes

Technical skills & qualifications

• Knowledge of programme and project methodologies (PRINCE2, MSP, PMO frameworks)
• Experience with planning and collaboration tools such as MS Project, Smartsheet and SharePoint
• Degree-level education (or equivalent experience)
• Practitioner level PRINCE2 or APMP, with knowledge of MSP

Security requirements

• SC Cleared or ability to obtain SC clearance is essential

Why join Serco

At Serco, you'll be part of a team delivering complex, mission-critical programmes that support defence, government and essential public services. We offer the opportunity to work on high-profile bids, collaborate with experienced programme leaders, and develop your career within a global organisation known for delivering at scale.

All Serco employees must ensure that their current line manager is aware of their application. For confidential enquiries please contact MyHR. Serco are Disability Confident Leader employers and are committed to employing and retaining people with disabilities. Disabled applicants who meet the minimum criteria for the job will be given the opportunity to demonstrate their abilities at an interview. For help with your application please contact 0345 010 4000.