Gary Westwood

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Digital Transformation Director @ CGM Consulting Ltd
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Derby, England, United Kingdom, United Kingdom
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About Gary Westwood

• A PRINCE2 Agile Practitioner and Head of Project Management who has 29 years of experience, managing technology and business change projects and programmes for many global organisations. • My technical background in IT over the past three decades provides the foundation for my specialisation in IT technology programme, project and business systems management.• Delivering a portfolio of medium to large multifaceted IT projects, both on premise and Hybrid Cloud managed services, to a diverse customer base.• Coaching and leading a highly motivated team of project managers, in a fast paced cutting edge tech market, delivering in excess of 90 concurrent projects in the programme.• Building Hybrid Teams to deliver Data Analytics, ERP, CRM and HCM business systems management and automation. I am a highly motivated individual, with strong core values, able to represent any organisation in a professional manner at all levels.• Management of and responsible for 150 Business systems across the UK rail network with system integrations and digital transformations roadmaps to SLA’s utilising on prem and 3pty SaaS suppliers.• I am able to work either leading, or within a team and can be relied upon as a safe pair of hands to deliver the result.• Reporting skills including C-suite Board Reporting, Project and Programme progress and Health to numerous stakeholders.• Providing programme level leadership and governance to data centre, cloud and digital transformation projects to all vertical markets.• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills with a high level of emotional intelligence and approachability help me build and motivating successful teams.***Highlights and Achievements***Digital Transformation• Building a Data Team & Data Lake Platform in MS Azure Data Factory supporting data analytics to the 2500 user.• New Navision (Dynamics 365) ERP / CRM - project delivery - operations, contracts, procurement and financials• Managing M365 developers delivering custom applications & automation using low code tool sets M365 (SharePoint, PowerApps & PowerAutomate).• Led merger and acquisition activities to bring a new German MSP into the Group, integrating systems, contracts, people and processes.Compliance & Governance• Management of PCI Compliance Audit for 4 consecutive years• Delivered ISO 9001 quality standard certification for ANS Group within a 4 months.• Selected by Proact Group VP to develop a framework for PMO development in five countriesA huge amount of projects and programmes delivered – See CV

Gary Westwood's Current Company Details
CGM Consulting Ltd

Cgm Consulting Ltd

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Digital Transformation Director
Gary Westwood Work Experience Details
  • Cgm Consulting Ltd
    Director
    Cgm Consulting Ltd Oct 2024 - Present
    Derby, England, United Kingdom
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  • East Midlands Railway
    Business Systems, Applications And Data Senior Manager
    East Midlands Railway Jan 2022 - Sep 2024
    Derby, England, United Kingdom
    • Responsible for the mgmt. & support of 150 Business Systems on SaaS, PaaS, On Prem Data Centres & Cloud Platforms.• Supplier, Contract & Budget mgmt. of 150 Business Systems (£6.3 Million OPEX per annum). • Development & mgmt. of EMR’s Data Analytics Team, delivering Analytical Insights to support data driven business decisions, through PowerBI visualisations, Obeya touch screens & content mgmt.• Working with the Data Architect & suppliers on HLD's for data interface, pipeline integrations & ETL transformation into Azure Data Factory Data Lake / Data Warehouse.• Capacity mgmt. & budgeting of Azure Platform to support rail data growth. • Business planning of Systems Transformation Programmes.• Building Data & Business systems strategies to support visions & goals for the function, underpinning the Business Plan.• Working with the Head of ITS & part of Senior Mgmt. team to deliver strategic goals.• Driving team performance, KPI reporting across Data, Apps/Systems & M365 dev. frameworks (SharePoint, PowerApps & PowerAutomate).• Delivering operational efficiency saving, through automation & technology solutions. • Recruitment of 33 roles (permanent & contractors), working with agencies & HR with JD's, SoW's & interviews.• Guiding Systems Architect with strategic alignment of system integration designs (OnTrain & Business Systems).• Working with Data & Business Analysts to capture MOSCOW reqmts. in workshops & 1-2-1’s.• Delivering Team, Functional & Directorate presentations on KPI’s, achievements & future vision.• Running of periodic Data Working Group, Technical Review Board & Digital Leadership Groups feeding into Digital Steering Committee.• Driving cultural change within the business with ITS lead technology changes. • Mgmt. of functional risks & compliance including GDPR, Cyber None functionals, Data Security, Access Control, Encryption & Data Masking. • Line Mgmt. of direct reports, structured objectives aligned to the business plan.
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  • East Midlands Railway
    Senior It Programme Manager
    East Midlands Railway Feb 2020 - Dec 2022
    Derby, England, United Kingdom
    • Responsible for the delivery of a 70 Million pound IT Portfolio and Programme to Abellio East Midlands, shaping the new digital vision for rail travel.• Working with Heads of Department and Business Systems Teams to identify new IT solutions, providing IT due diligence to the supplier and IT solution selection process, implementing controls and standardisation.• Building a team of 11 IT Project Managers and technical staff to underpin the IT Programme delivery.• Management of Project / Programme reporting with dashboards to enhance director and board level visibility.• Working with Head of Commutations, maintaining the IT Programme Communications strategy to improve IT’s project visibility across the business.• Project initiation and running of SDWAN, LAN, WIFI refresh across 114 locations (228 plus new circuits with enablement) to support IT data delivery to Corporate, Depot and Station locations.• Tracking and maintaining Programme level data for Earlier Adopter, Pipeline and Live projects, both IT Initiatives and Business enabled.• Bi weekly 1-2-1’s with project team providing support, mentoring and personal development.• Running of periodic IT Programme Board and Business Systems Steering Group.• Conducting Programme level risk management to feed into PMO and business risk management p processes.• Working with the Head of IT on Directorate Finances and forecasting for the IT Programme, with OPEX and CAPEX spend profiling.• Part of the senior management team for all IT activities and involved in contingency planning for COVID measures to mobilise the EMR workforce for the WFH strategy.
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  • Proact It Uk
    Head Of Project Management
    Proact It Uk Sep 2016 - Oct 2019
    Chesterfield
    Overview & Aspects of Role:• Personnel management of a team of 8 project managers and the daily running of the PMO function.• Bi weekly review with PM's to update programme view.• Running the PMO’s weekly team call, triage project blockers.• Providing governance of all UK external & group international projects.• Development and reporting of utilisation dashboards for the PMO and Consultants within the UK.• Forecasting of quarterly PS revenue pipeline, reporting into the MD and FD. • Working with other heads of service to support internal strategic initiatives.• Responsible for the delivery of £2 million of professional services start-up for managed service contract delivery & term based revenue for 90 concurrent projects. • Leading on PM related tender content supporting new business.• Quality reviews of project documentation maintaining high standards.
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  • Proact It Uk
    Senior Project Manager
    Proact It Uk Aug 2010 - Aug 2016
    Chesterfield
    Overview & Aspects of Role:• Working with PRINCE2 to deliver projects on time and within budget to meet customer requirements.• Managing projects with a broad array of technologies with clear objectives, milestones and tangible business benefits.• Producing Gantt charts, stage plans and project initiation documentation, including project objectives, in and out of scope, project approach, deliverables, business case, project organisation structure, reporting, risk analysis, assumptions, constraints communications plan and quality test plans.• Monitoring and measuring project progress and producing regular status reporting for the project stakeholders.• Managing & controlling change within the project life cycle & reflecting in project documentation.• Providing a single point of contact and escalation for all project risks and issues.• Producing lessons learned report at project closure to help with continuous improvement.• Mentoring other members of the PM team and assisting with any escalations.• Responsible for producing & maintaining the Proact Group PM methodology and documentation.
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  • Ans Group Plc
    Head Of Project Management
    Ans Group Plc Jan 2008 - Jul 2010
    Manchester, United Kingdom
    Overview & Aspects of Role:• Working with PRINCE2 Methodology to deliver projects on time and within budget to meet customer requirements.• Experienced in managing projects consisting of a broad array of technologies making sure that clear objectives and milestones are set and that the tangible business benefits are realised.• Experienced at running multiple projects simultaneously to UK wide client base.• Producing Gantt charts, stage plans and project initiation documentation, including project objectives, in and out of scope, project approach, deliverables, business case, project organisation structure, reporting, risk analysis, assumptions, constraints communications plan and quality test plans.• Formulating and leading a project team to deliver work packages that meet acceptance criteria.• Excellent attention to detail throughout the project life cycle maintaining a quality approach to project delivery.• Visiting customers for project planning and steering group meetings to discuss project deliverables, timescales, budget, risks, issues and progress.• Monitoring and measuring project progress and producing regular status reporting for the project stakeholders.• Managing & controlling change within the project life cycle & reflecting in project documentation.• Providing a single point of contact and escalation for all project risks and issues.• Producing lessons learned report at project closure to help with continuous improvement.• Mentoring other members of the project management team and assisting with any escalations.• Responsible for producing & maintaining the ANS Group PM methodology and documentation.• Supporting the business with PM related accreditation activities.
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  • Ans Group Plc
    Technical Services Manager / Project Manager
    Ans Group Plc Jan 2005 - Jan 2008
    Manchester, United Kingdom
    Overview & Aspects of Role:• Responsible for managing the professional services department and delivering the main revenue figures for the business.• Reporting into the ANS board of directors for all aspects of the professional services department with daily report to the MD.• Day to day management of 14 members of the ANS professional services team. • Providing guidance to team members on project approach.• To manage the reporting of financial and personnel information to the business where relevant.• Experienced in recruiting quality staff into the projects team both directly and via agencies.• Delivering staff appraisals, personal development and training plans.• Providing a point of escalation for any project or staffing issues.• Monitoring and measuring the quality of professional service delivery. • Responsible for the continuous development of the ANS Group project management framework and delivery processes and procedures.• Providing project management services for larger projects in the ANS portfolio.
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  • Ans Group Plc
    Senior Consultant / Project Manager
    Ans Group Plc Nov 2000 - Jan 2005
    Manchester, United Kingdom
    Overview & Aspects of Role:• Technical hands on experience of Microsoft, Novell, and Cisco products specialising in large-scale messaging migrations.• A customer facing role, providing pre-sales technical support to the ANS sales team to win new business during the sales cycle.• Developing IT Strategies and ROI business cases for the client IT Management team.• Solution proposal writing to present technical solutions meeting customer requirements, budget and business benefits.• ‘Chalk and talk’ and formal presentation skills to Director and Technical levels explaining a strategies and technical solutions. • Production of high level and low level technical design documents of technical solutions.• Project management of all ANS customer projects consisting of a wide array of technology including bespoke in house application development using JAVA and XML.• Providing informal workshops and backend systems training with documentation for project handovers.
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  • Computerland Plc
    Senior Network Systems Consultant / Project Manager
    Computerland Plc Sep 1988 - Nov 2000
    Manchester, United Kingdom
    Overview & Aspects of Role: @ ComputerLand PLC & KDL LTD• Technical hands on experience of Microsoft, Novell, and Cisco products specialising in large-scale messaging migrations.• A customer facing role, providing pre-sales technical support to the ComputerLand sales team to win new business during the sales cycle.• Developing IT Strategies and ROI business cases for the client IT Management team.• Solution proposal writing to present technical solutions meeting customer requirements, budget and business benefits.• ‘Chalk and talk’ and formal presentation skills to Director and Technical levels explaining a strategies and technical solutions. • Production of high level and low level technical design documents of technical solutions.• Project management of all ComputerLand customer projects.• Providing informal workshops and backend systems training with documentation for project handovers.
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Gary Westwood Skills

Project Management Program Management Management Project Delivery It Management Pre Sales Prince2 Data Center Disaster Recovery Service Delivery It Service Management Project Portfolio Management Crm Itil Managed Services Vmware Virtualization Cloud Computing Software Documentation Service Management Professional Services Project Planning Cisco Technologies It Strategy Infrastructure Solution Architecture

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