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Alderley, Qld, Au

Alderley, Queensland, Au

I lead and manage a team of advisory professionals focused on identifying and delivering digital improvements in heavy industries. My role involves guiding clients through investment decisions and pre-contract project development advice, ensuring alignment with their goals and objectives. Leveraging expertise in economic analysis and industry best practices, we offer strategic guidance and advisory services to drive successful project delivery. As a project steering group member, I actively monitor project progress, identify risks, and recommend mitigation strategies to ensure project success. Additionally, we develop and implement strategies to propel business growth based on our expanding pipeline of major projects. Collaborating with internal stakeholders, I identify and pursue new business opportunities, foster strong client relationships, and continuously enhance our service offerings to meet evolving client needs.

Brisbane City, Queensland, Au

London, England, Gb

Managing a team of technical BAs, Software Programmers and mining specialists acting as an in-house consultancy to deliver digital transformation projects across the Steel Making Coal (SMC) business unit.

Brisbane, Queensland, Au

Working with Nanoputian to help clients unlock their capabilities through integration and best practice project management.

Melbourne, Victoria, Au

Consulted with clients on a range of PMO related topics including establishing, audit and remediating and managing client PMO’s day to day to help drive efficient and effective program and transformation outcomes within the client organisation. I worked across executive teams delivering the following services: • Accountable for ensuring the establishment and management of portfolio, program and project methodology incorporating structures, standards, procedures, methods, tools, and techniques (fit for purpose) on behalf of clients.• Evaluate project and/or program performance opportunities and recommend changes where necessary that feed into overall client PMO capabilities. • Complete reviews and audits of PMO’s/ project and program management in practice to ensure conformance to best practice standards. Assisted clients on a range of PMO related topics including establishing/ audit and remediate and / or managing client PMO’s day to day to help drive efficient and effective program / transformation outcomes within the client organisation. • As an experienced PMO manager, I am accountable for ensuring the establishment and management of portfolio, program and project methodology incorporating structures, standards, procedures, methods, tools and techniques (fit for purpose) on behalf of clients.• Evaluate project and/or program performance opportunities and recommend changes where necessary that feed into overall client PMO capabilities. • Complete reviews and audits of PMO’s/ project and program management in practice to ensure conformance to best practice standardsDuring my time at TMX I managed the supply chain transformation of a leading Brisbane based fashion retailer, the reopening of trans-Tasman travel for a national airline, and the initiating program manager for a significant multiyear transformation project for a major grocery retailer in NZ.

Nanterre, Ile De France, Fr

Responsible for the management, engagement and development of change management, project management and design teams in Queensland. Created, improved and maintained a PMO to support all Segula managed projects and advise clients on PMO and Portfolio management where needed, along with: • Help promote a company culture that encourages top performance and high morale.• Make planning, resourcing and strategy decisions.• Develop, implement and review reporting frameworks• Oversee budgeting, reporting, planning, and auditing.• Coordinate actions across functions and geographies• Support effective internal and external team communication • Work with Executive team to determine values and mission, and plan for short and long-term goals with regards PMO and Portfolio management.• Identify and address PMO risks and opportunities for the Executive team.

Auckland, Nz

PMO and Specialist PM Consultant Projects:As PMO Manager, Accountable for the management of capital works programmes spanning 5 years, across multinational and major Australian clients:• Creation of project classifications and frameworks• Identification and prioritization of projects• Establishment of reporting standards• Training project management principles and skills• Portfolio and strategy alignment As Global PMO Process Champion • Project, portfolio and programme maturity assessment• Creation and refinement of best in class, fit for purpose project management processes• Validation of benefits and improvements• Requirements mapping and Software URS development • Stakeholder engagement As Deployment Lead/Change Manager for North America, South East Asia, Australia, and Europe. • Monthly detailed status, financial and risk reporting • Regular global risk committee and steering group input • Investment life cycle mapping (ILM)• SCRUM Quality assurance• Development of training materials and roll out methodology • Agile methodology review and improvement register closeout

As a Project Director/Principal Consultant I offered the following services for clients in the FMCG industry seeking sustainable improvements and investments:• Identification and analysis of potential efficiency and profitability opportunities. • PMO creation and management.• Capital project creation, support and close out.• Set up and delivery of key projects and work streams. • Stakeholder focused change management • Validation of financial, safety and efficiency gains. • Guidance in PRINCE2 and PMBOK methodologies.• Regular PMO and Project assurance reviews

Purchase, New York, Us

Role: Construction Manager for Quaker oats production facilityResponsibilities included: Project cost tracking and cost management, including variation management and reporting; Preparation and publication of all documentation to support the project during construction and close out; Preparation of project proposals detailing financial and strategic justification, operation, timeline and costs; Preparation of feasibility studies for three year (and longer) capital spending plans; Development of detailed user requirement specifications for tender processes; Management of stakeholder’s expectations and agreements; Creation of Project risk management plan along with mitigation strategies; Ensure legislative and regulatory compliance for all activities, contractors and reports; and Ensure projects are managed in a safe and productive manner with adequate training for everyone involved.Projects completed:Construction of new Quaker Oats mill (35 million AUD), including:o 3600 m2, 6 level, milling and rolling tower;o Expected final production of 20 tons per hour with a yearly capacity of 72,000 tons of bulk rolled and cut oats; ando Process consists of 3 hulling lines, 2 kilns, 4 rolling lines, 4 packaging lines and a robot palletiser.Installation of wash water decanter for starch recovery at Smiths Snack food Canning vale site (280 thousand AUD), including:o System includes a high speed 2 bowl decanter, slide gate and full CIP and flushing system; ando Flow rates of 6000L/hour and 98% starch recovery achieved.

Vevey, Ch

Responsibilities included:Improve the safety, production, efficiency and environmental sustainability of the Gympie factory;Preparing project proposals and managing budgets;Provide technical support to factory operations as required;To implement capital investments, special charges and unforseen projects on time and within budget;Project close out completion;To use Process Change and Risk assessments during project implementations and participate in HACCP studies when required;To manage contractors/employees to carry out jobs in a safe environment;To promote and practise safety procedures in the working environment; andProvide communication with production staff, maintenance staff and contractors at all times.Projects completed:Installation of high speed canning and capping line for premium coffee, including:o Improvements to systems to allow 150 cans per minute to be filled, seamed and capped (on 73mm can size).Construction and relocation of electrical and mechanical workshop, including:o Very involved consultation based scope definition period with stakeholders; ando Conversion of a raw materials storage warehouse into a two level steel structure office and workshop for 27 fitters, electricians and engineering staff.Various projects related to improving efficiency, including:o Increasing coffee liquor heating surfaces;o Introducing direct steam cleaning; ando Installing cooling water recycling and top up equipment

Charlotte, Nc, Us

General role was to lead, manage and participate in product and process development and improvement projects involving multi ply paper, flexible plastic co-extrusions laminations, for food packaging applications.Specific role was to decommission Sealed Air’s Rotorua based film extrusion and multi ply bag manufacturing site, I completed and implemented the decommissioning plan before moving to my role with Nestle.

Auckland, ., Nz

Started the Fonterra Graduate Program in November 2009 and was recruited in to the Milk powder Technical team in October 2010.As a Product Technologist I focussed on: Product and Process management, managing technical aspects of market inquires, complaint management. Managing small (<250K) Projects, specification management, as well as assisting plant and process managers across NZ, specializing in Whole, Skim and Butter milk powder destined for South America

Master Of Business Administration

Bachelor Of Engineering (B.Eng.), Chemical And Materials Engineering