Key Attributes• 27 years’ experience of engineering management/program management/project management of large complex international projects.• Comprehensive project management skills (PMBOK,Prince2,Agile). • Clear and concise communicator with strong leadership and organisational skills.• Skilled in stakeholder management and development of transition strategies.• Adaptable chartered professional engineer with comprehensive systems engineering knowledge.• Demonstrated expertise in full lifecycle management, design, and implementation of both software and hardware systems.Leadership Approach• I lead by demonstrating my values, empowering my teams and operating with trust and integrity. I believe that ‘The right road is not always the easy road.’• I am passionate about mentoring and building motivated teams that help and support their fellow workers. I believe that actively listening to your colleagues and sharing lessons learnt is the key to mitigating risks and understanding issues.• Collaborating with clients to establish confidence and trust is a priority for me, ensuring that we consistently deliver the right product.Key Business Achievements• Boeing – Led the recruitment, training, and professional development of a substantial engineering team dedicated to the development of the E7-A Wedgetail aircraft project.• Boeing - Successfully led the communications design team in deploying the first secure broadband satellite bearer onto the E7-A Wedgetail aircraft. • Boeing - Successfully led the mission systems integrated project team during the E7-A Wedgetail aircraft R1.7 configuration development and transition into operational service.• Airservices - Achieved a $3.5 million cost reduction in air traffic controller training, minimising disruption to critical systems and staff. This ensured optimal resource utilisation, meeting cost and productivity targets. • Airservices - Pioneered the introduction of a ground-breaking initiative in Australia: a single air traffic controller providing night time approach services into two regional airports. This innovation reduced operational costs and enhanced safety during aircraft approach. • Rolls-Royce - I played a pivotal role in rescuing the struggling A400M engine controller software development project (DO-178B level A) from potential legal disputes due to delays in the delivery schedule. I successfully guided the project to meet the crucial first-flight milestone, resulting in substantial cost and time savings. Additionally, my efforts helped rebuild stakeholder confidence and commitment.