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Delivering key IT-Infrastructure projects to the business of Abcam. The primary large project is to deliver the IT capabilities into a new purpose-built building within the Cambridge Biomedical Campus. Within the program of works are projects that cover:• New switching, routing and firewalls• New server & storage• New Cloud based telephone system’s • Follow me printing• Wireless capabilities• AV delivery to over 60 meeting roomsWorking as part of the overall New Building Program Team and the main building contractor ensuring that all aspects of the build and move are delivered as seamless as possible.In addition to this program of work I am also managing the Cyber Security upgrade to the business.

Provided the project interface for internal and external IT projects, managing the project timeline as well as the risks and issues associated. Delivered the IT component of a business project where IT are the senior supplier. Contributed to internal and senior Exec meetings to discuss project progress against the original scope, explaining and risks and their mitigation. Offer full project life-cycle for non-IT project delivery on projects of over £1M.Key Projects:• Managed the delivery of a full cyber security programme, this consists of 28 projects covering all sites and all employees. The delivery of the programme will provide enhanced security for company, personnel and customer data/IP.• Managed the delivery of a new OS (Windows10) rollout throughout the business over 3,000 devices, this will provide enhanced security along with full compliance. The project is taking the opportunity to visit the end user requirement for the connection model.• Managed the deployment of an enhanced aerospace CAD system to company offices word-wide, this will allow for closer collaboration to be undertaken with partners and reduce the overall cost of aerospace project delivery.• Working with third-party suppliers I project managed the delivery of a customs warehouse system to interface with HMRC, the forecasted savings for the new system is expected to be 25% in year one.• Delivered stakeholder and risk management within ICT and the business, this is an area not encouraged before but is aimed at enhancing project delivery

• provide program and project management support and guidance to the portfolio of IM&T projects and their project managers• develop, implement and maintain methodologies, policies, procedures and documentation for the management of projects within the IT and Information Services departments• ensure that IM&T project management standards are adhered to, objectives are identified and met and that benefits are realised from the implementation of new or existing technology• maintain a constructive dialogue between the Project Teams, Project Sponsors and (if applicable) the Project Board.Service Improvement/Change Management• Working in conjunction with directorates, CDs and other groups to propose changes to modernise services and improve performance.• Ensuring that all aspects of the project are communicated effectively and appropriately to all relevant stakeholders• Keeping abreast of organisational projects.• Supporting other IM&T Managers to implement changes within IT.• Lead on ensuring that sufficient staff resources are available to meet the agreed program of work for projectsProgram ManagementSupporting the IT Program Manager to oversee a Program of projects, as identified in IT/IS project register, including:• Taking day to day responsibility for the IM&T Projects/Program and ensuring it is aligned with the IM&T Steering Committee’s directives for prioritisation of projects and with contractual deliverable's & timelines.• Writing/contributing to business cases / investment appraisals and output based specifications for projects.• Development, implementation, review and maintenance of program & project management processes, methodologies and documentation in line with best practice and Trust standards in conjunction with the IT Program Manager.• Ensuring that all projects are managed using agreed methodologies, processes, procedures and documentation• Mentoring new and existing staff in all aspects of project management methodology

•Create and deliver project work plans and revise as appropriate to meet changing needs and requirements.•Identify resources and assign responsibilities.•Manage day-to-day operational aspects of the project(s).•Competent in require project methodology.•Ensures project documents are complete, current, and appropriately stored.•Works closely with relevant stake holders to ensure effective and efficient implementation of the project(s).•Understands basic revenue models and P/L; meets financial objectives by forecasting requirements; preparing an annual budget; scheduling expenditures; analysing variances and initiating corrective actions.•Works with developers and designers to define and document questions, liaise with business via email, IM or phone to get new requirements and explain feasibility. •Submits project status reports to stakeholders; reviews bugs; plans software releases; anticipates and reacts to change. Skills/Qualifications: Active Listening, Coaching, Decision Making, Interpersonal Communication, Judgement, Management of Financial Resources, Monitoring, Persuasion, Resource Management, Time Management, Vision

• Attending customer meetings to provide technical options by designing and delivering optimisation services and defining customer training solutions.• Managing various projects across the UK and worldwide while planning/creating company’s BU strategy and business solutions.• Delivering software and hardware solutions (DC and cloud based), application analysis, troubleshooting consultancy and predictive modelling, high-level solutions consultancy and IT services to leading customers.• Enhancing Microsoft SharePoint/Exchange performance and defining repeatable customer solutions and services for the UK and Europe.• Maintaining pipeline and project expenditure for consultancy services and managing pre- and post-sales (business growth and customer retention).• Achievements• Successfully handled software upgrade of a large Police charity’s IT estate project and relocated to new offices by using Riverbed Cascade (plan and deploy) tools.• Upgraded Riverbed Steelhead estate audit and hardware/software and conducted network review for a Police organisation on deployed software, hardware and future business strategy.• Enhanced pre- and post-deployment application as well as performed new application modelling for worldwide deployment.• Facilitated effective service delivery across the UK regions for a leading police charity.

Business Acceleration / OptimizationPosition: Senior Solutions Consultant (Optimisation)• Attend customer meetings to provide technical options• Design & Deliver Optimisation services• Define customer training solutions• Deliver high level solutions consultancy• Deliver Application Analysis & Troubleshooting consultancy• Define repeatable customer solutions for UK & Europe• Maintain pipeline and project spend for consultancy• Pre & Post SalesAchievements: • 240+ Riverbed Steelhead deployment (plan & deploy)• Riverbed Cascade deployment (plan, configure, deploy and manage)• Enhanced Application troubleshoot (pre & post deployment)

Business Acceleration / Optimisation / Application AnalysisPosition: Senior Solutions Consultant• Advise customers how to obtain the most out of IT Applications, Resources & Infrastructure• Attend customer meetings to support sales staff• Define repeatable solutions that can be delivered to customers• Project Management & Project Delivery• Investigate in technologies that could be used throughout the company• Deliver high level solutions (Application & Network SLAs, Application Acceleration)• Attend product training on current and future technologies

Position: Solution Delivery Manager – Apr 2003 to Nov 2004• Responsible for the delivery of Vantage based projects & solutions to customer base• Appointed to assess individual customer requirements & tailor additional solutions• Co-ordinated the delivery of clearly defined functional business requirements• Evaluated new products & solutions prior to their introduction to the marketplace• Established consultancy side of the business, developing new business opportunities• Held full P&L accountability, delivering report to Senior Management for approval• Consistently created & reviewed team personal development plans for coming year• Created project plans, statements of work & final delivery reports for solution delivery• Supported sales account managers to build customer requirements & objectives list• Provided guidance on tailoring solutions deployment & installation plans for customers• Implemented product training to customers in classrooms & on a one to one basisPosition: Engagement Manager - Oct 1997 to Apr 2003 • Responsible for the day to day management of a specialised team of 10 consultants • Appointed to implement Compuware Vantage solutions & projects to the end customer• Liaised with sales team to secure local & international services business & projects • Travelled to US to contribute to forward planning of product range & services business• Established P&L projections for Network group, including training & recruitment budget

Working within a Network Delivery Team supporting head office and remote office across the world with network related projects

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