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Experienced IT Project / Programme Manager with PMP Certification

Canterbury, United Kingdom
Worldwide
BEng (Hons) Electronic Engineering 2.1, University of Hull, UK
Canterbury, United Kingdom
Worldwide
BEng (Hons) Electronic Engineering 2.1, University of Hull, UK

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Project Management
PMP-certified with over 16 years of experience directing IT software and digital programs. Skilled in leading multiple business-critical global projects and programmes.

IT Systems & Platforms
Expertise in various IT systems including SAP, AWS, CRM, PIM, and cloud platforms. Experience with digital transformation and system integrations across multiple industries.

Data Management & Analytics
Proficient in Master Data Management, Data Modelling, and implementing data strategies. Experience with Power BI and other analytics tools for business intelligence.

Agile Methodologies
Skilled in Agile, Scrum, and Waterfall methodologies. Experience as Agile Coach and Scrum Master for global teams.

Cloud Technologies
Expertise in cloud migration, AWS, and implementing cloud-hosted solutions for various business applications.

Cybersecurity
Certified in Cybersecurity (CC) with experience in implementing security measures and GDPR compliance.

Digital Transformation
Led multiple digital transformation initiatives, including e-commerce platforms and digital product information management systems.
 

Languages

EnglishNative speaker

Project history

Senior IT Project Manager (Digital Application)

Laing O'Rourke
Led multiple change initiatives including the delivery of high-profile Digital Bridges enabling combined company revenue of over £55m p/a & Finance system upgrade.

Freelance PM/Cyber Security Officer (Website)

Oasis Solicitors
Led the IT Infrastructure setup, migration of document / case management system to cloud hosted "LEAP" and website development projects.

IT Programme Manager (Custom Application Build)

KIA Europe
Led the delivery of custom data platform (KIA Product Management System), integration with 2 sales channels for all 14 European countries/subsidiaries. Budget ~1.2 million Euros.

Senior IT Project Manager

Sellafield Ltd (SC Cleared)
Led the delivery & deployment of a New Expenses System (SAP Concur – Cloud) that replaced the Royal Bank of Scotland Expenses system (OneCard), part of the Finance transformation programme.

Senior PIM Consultant (eCommerce)

Harrods
Guided a team of data specialists across Harrods & FarFetch charged with migrating premium product data from target systems (SAP PO, Informatica PIM) and source systems (Bespoke PIM) for web displays.

Senior IT Project Manager (SAP Hybris & App Integration)

BMI Group
Strategic leadership for the delivery of a product information management (PIM) system as part of a digital transformation programme across 42 countries due to company merger and acquisition.

IS Programme Manager (Digital Pricing & Product Platform)

Nissan Europe
Directed the Digital Product & Pricing Platform program, reporting to C-Levels. ~€5million budget. Global co-located team of PMs, EU-wide users, developers, Stonebranch File Transfer DevOps, testers, and Architects.

IT Project Manager (Application Upgrade)

Volkswagen Group
Led a digital portfolio overseeing multiple IT change projects concurrently, ensuring all delivered to budget, time, and agreed scope.

Technical Project Manager (Global Website)

Jaguar Land Rover
Directed the design of Jaguar Land Rover's (JLR) PR global media website, which includes migrating digital assets from Umbraco to Drupal CMS, overseeing frontend UX designs, cloud hosting and launching site globally. Budget ~£1 million.

e-Commerce Project Manager

Ore Technologies Ltd
Managed e-Commerce projects.

IT Programme Lead (Data Classification – DMS)

London Merton Council
Led IT programme for data classification and document management system.

IT Project Manager (Digital eRoom Booking)

UK Houses of Parliament
Managed IT project for digital eRoom booking system.

Organisational Change Engineer (Win 10 Rollout)

KPMG
Engineered organizational change for Windows 10 rollout.

Graduate C&I Engineer (SAP / WMS Integration – Safety Case Author) / Project Manager

EDF Energy / Magnox Account, Serco / AMEC
Worked as Graduate C&I Engineer and Project Manager, focusing on SAP / WMS Integration and Safety Case Authoring.

Certificates

PMP

PMI

2024

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