INTERIM OPERATIONS MANAGERSeasoned and professional Operations manager with over 20 years’ experience managing, developing and leading large multi-disciplined teams to deliver high impact results in the rail. Pioneer and team player with an impressive record of delivering a wide range of complex projects on time and to budget whilst maintaining strong relationships with private and public sector stakeholders. Proven ability to absorb new industry methodologies and develop innovative technical and commercial solutions for prestigious clients. Expertise in change management and client management. Broad knowledge base incorporates excellent analytical, business development and presentation skills, combined with outstanding technical knowledge. Recognised for ability to minimise external spend and maximise profits.Specialties: • Influencing board level decisions • Risk management and mitigation • Commercial and contract negotiations• Staff coaching, management and motivation • Commercial management, budgetary and financial control• Managing customer and supplier relationships • Change management • Project and programme management• Business revenue improvement • Engineering investigations • P & L management • Business strategy development