Programme Manager
Bt Plc
Fleet, Hampshire
Programme / Project Director who has proven demonstrably that he is successful in delivering programmes and projects from inception through to implementation. He is confident, articulate and combines professional expertise with a committed and flexible attitude and a relentless focus on delivery.Over 25 years of IT experience, predominately within Programme and Delivery Management roles. Managed Programmes with an international dimension and successfully deployed Programmes into the UK, Europe and the US involving extensive process re-engineering, customer workshops, stakeholder management, operational and financial governance, risks and issues management, offshore delivery.Able to operate at all levels within a business including regular board level and senior management interaction. Possesses consummate communication skills and is seen as a key member of his customer’s organisation building very effective business relationships with key stakeholders.Experienced in managing the implementation of large scale Transformational Programmes into the enterprise arena. Managed the development of many bespoke systems and product solutions and where required these have been successfully integrated with enterprise platforms to provide dynamic tailored solutions. Held the role of Global Information Systems Manager for BT Syntegra reporting to the CIO BT Syntegra. Commercially astute, had Programme budget responsibility running into the millions of pounds. Successfully negotiated contracts with major suppliers on behalf of BT Syntegra.Managed multi-discipline, multi-cultural teams in a matrix environment including offshore resources with a mixture of direct and indirect reports as well as owning business relationships with multiple major supplier organisations – Oracle, Siebel, and Computer Associates.Has functional experience within the Telecom, Financial Services, Enterprise wide Corporate Solutions, Travel and Leisure, Manufacturing and Air Cargo industries