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Rugby, Gb

Rugby, England, United Kingdom

Experienced team leader adept at managing complex IT operations. Successfully oversaw a team responsible for:> IT Suppliers Portfolio: Managed 54 suppliers, ensuring seamless collaboration and efficient procurement processes.> Enterprise License Management: Ensured compliance and optimized licensing strategies.> IT Continuity Management: Safeguarded critical business services, minimizing disruptions.> Purchase Order and Invoice Handling: Managed an average of 700 transactions annually.Key Achievements:> Supplier Management Maturity: Elevated supplier relationships through innovative classification and risk management strategies.> Friction Management: Introduced a process to capture team ideas, driving efficiency improvements and waste reduction.

> Legal Entity Separation: Successfully orchestrated the separation of legal entities into bank and non-bank shareholding structures.> Cash-Flow Framework Delivery: Spearheaded the implementation of a cash-flow framework, which involved: Opening a new £2 billion balance sheet for contracts not previously utilized in VWFS Asset Backed Securitization transactions. Facilitating 256 attribute changes and creating 156 reports to enhance financial transparency.> Junior Project Manager Mentoring: Developed a structured process for mentoring and skill development of junior project managers.> Additional Responsibilities: Provided coaching to team members and actively creating / participated in the project management committee of practice.

Successfully led a programme that resulted in a substantial business liquidity return of £3.05 billion, strategically supporting business growth. Projecting a cumulative benefit of £4 million over a 4-year period. Key Deliverables:> Automation of Securitized Reports: Implemented automated reporting within the SAP BW environment, focusing on risk losses and portfolio overviews.> Initiative Resolution: Successfully addressed a previously failed initiative.> Legacy SAP System Preparation: Prepared the legacy SAP system for a strategic migration.> Operational Support: Provided essential operational support to the Structured Finance team, handling small changes and promptly resolving production issues.

Milton Keynes, United Kingdom

Milton Keynes, United Kingdom

Professional Development Advanced Diploma, Project Management

Higher National Certificate, Business & Information Technology