Break – Taking much needed time to complete some personal projects

Merger of multiple Businesses/Digital Change Transformation, System Selection & Integration

ERP System Upgrade/Integration Consultant Parachuted in to provide short term support of an in-flight IFS8 ERP Implementation.

System & Programme ConsultantResponsible for introducing and establishing of a programme/project structure and approach for the introduction and eventual implementation of a Fabric Manufacturing specific ERP System – Datatex, Microsoft 365 and associated WMS.

Acquisition & Merger Programme ManagementManaged the Merger of a Manufacture facility - Hungary > Romania. Established the Restructure approach and Project strategy.

Business & Manufacture Transformation1. Led the successful business/Manufacture (Operations) transformation, involving the relocation of an entire Manufacture facility in Oklahoma City to Okarche - Oklahoma.2. Led the successful business/Manufacture (Operations) transformation, involving the relocation of two Coil Manufacturing facilities in Tualatin (USA) and Montreal (Canada) to Oklahoma.

Business & Manufacture Transformation Managed the Production of Business Case for Global Business & Manufacture restructure/transformation. Production & positioning of a business change incentive with roadmap involving business sustainability, Cultural, Environmental and Social Change. Focus on Carbon Footprint reduction.  Led the successful Business, Manufacture/Operations restructure/transformation. Included;o Manufacture facility closure in Europe and associated legal… Show more Business & Manufacture Transformation Managed the Production of Business Case for Global Business & Manufacture restructure/transformation. Production & positioning of a business change incentive with roadmap involving business sustainability, Cultural, Environmental and Social Change. Focus on Carbon Footprint reduction.  Led the successful Business, Manufacture/Operations restructure/transformation. Included;o Manufacture facility closure in Europe and associated legal requirements, and Relocation of product lines to UK & Mexico, including Digital Transformation, new product introductions and rolling out of a new distribution centre• including integrating Groups SAP WMS, into this Belgium Warehouse facility.  Business Process, Manufacture automation improvements & Supply Chain management  Customer Engagement & Delivery Process improvements Show less

Contract/Consultancy

Delivery Lead – Regulatory Change (FCA)Recruited as a Delivery Lead Manager, managing and structuring both new business portfolio acquisitions, merger, and integration, including the delivery of fast paced regulatory change programmes.

Recruited as Senior Software Development & Integration Project Manager to recover and successfully deliver a Government Grant software development programme. The initial contract period and scope extended to also provide project management support for all other software development projects aligned to 2015/2016 software roadmap.

Short Term ConsultancyRecruited to provide advisory support to Talk Talk’s key programme delivering new business acquisitions, mergers and integration combined with business wide simplification and change improvements.

Recruited as the New Product Development - Programme Manager for all strategic and customer specific “new product development” deliveries to be provided via the Cloud & Hosting operations in Cable & Wireless / Vodafone.

Recruited as Snr. Programme Manager to work closely with Thales and the construction groups to deliver the entire systems design, and subsequent infrastructure and communications network implementation.

Short Term Contract - Telecommunications (networks)

Responsible for roll-outs:- Cable & Wireless (C&W), EasyNet, T Mobile & Global Crossing-Post Sales P&L, project Planning, In Field Resource Management delivering projects for Cable & Wireless, EasyNet, T Mobile & Global Crossing- Full “end to end” Project management various projects within C&W which includes Apollo 1640 expansion & 1626 insertion and 7470 ePM insertion through out the C&W (Global) network, Global IP network – 7750, 7450 (VoIP &… Show more Responsible for roll-outs:- Cable & Wireless (C&W), EasyNet, T Mobile & Global Crossing-Post Sales P&L, project Planning, In Field Resource Management delivering projects for Cable & Wireless, EasyNet, T Mobile & Global Crossing- Full “end to end” Project management various projects within C&W which includes Apollo 1640 expansion & 1626 insertion and 7470 ePM insertion through out the C&W (Global) network, Global IP network – 7750, 7450 (VoIP & IPTV networks – UK, India, Europe, Carribean & USA)- EasyNet (Sky) DWDM (UK) network – end to end management. Delivery & implementation of 1626 DWDM (10gigE & SDH- Global Crossing – 1662 ,1692 & 1696 – end to end Link roll-outs- Reducing the overall project timescales of both the C&W 1641SX MMT Upgrades and the recent Apollo 1640 channel expansion & 1626 integration and 7750/7450 IP roll-outs Show less

Reporting to the Programme Management and Operations Director (UK & I):Post Sales operational P&L, Project Planning, In Field Operations and Resource Management delivery & roll-out of projects for Cable & Wireless, BSkyB, T Mobile & Global Crossing;Substantial achievements included:Project Management and general trouble shooting for the delivery of 1641SX MMT Upgrades including general 1641SX health improvement from April 2005;Full "end to end"… Show more Reporting to the Programme Management and Operations Director (UK & I):Post Sales operational P&L, Project Planning, In Field Operations and Resource Management delivery & roll-out of projects for Cable & Wireless, BSkyB, T Mobile & Global Crossing;Substantial achievements included:Project Management and general trouble shooting for the delivery of 1641SX MMT Upgrades including general 1641SX health improvement from April 2005;Full "end to end" Operations & Project delivery of multiple projects within C&W some of which included Apollo 1640 expansion & 1626 integration/insertion, the 7470 ePM insertion deployed throughout the C&W (Global) network covering geographical areas throughout the UK and parts of Europe, USA, and Asia; The rollout of C&W's Global IP network - 7750, 7450 (to carry VoIP and IPTV services) - this operation covered areas within the UK, Channel Islands, India, Europe, Caribbean and USABSkyB - DWDM/SDH (UK) network - end to end project management for the full project roll-out delivery and implementation of 1626 DWDM (10gigE & SDH) - including IN platformsGlobal Crossing - 1662 ,1692 & 1696 - end to end Link roll-outs - in UK & EuropeMajor challenges included:To reduce overall operational costs and project timescales for both the C&W 1641SX MMT Upgrades and Apollo 1640 channel expansion & 1626 integration. Achieved reduced timelines for the roll-out of the C&W 7750/7450 Metro Ethernet / IP Network and avoiding very strict contractual penaltiesMeeting critical timescales for Sky/EasyNet DWDM roll-out within budget, without any penalties Show less

Reporting to the European President for:Post Sales Service department P&L, strategic planning, staffing, risk assessment and SLA management, comprising of European HQ - UK Operations Service Centres based in Frankfurt, Paris, Madrid, Lisbon and MilanImplementation of management processes and procedures, including operations & project planning, personnel, contractual obligations, contract estimating, integration of KPI, Risk assessment & SLA / GAP analysis reporting systems… Show more Reporting to the European President for:Post Sales Service department P&L, strategic planning, staffing, risk assessment and SLA management, comprising of European HQ - UK Operations Service Centres based in Frankfurt, Paris, Madrid, Lisbon and MilanImplementation of management processes and procedures, including operations & project planning, personnel, contractual obligations, contract estimating, integration of KPI, Risk assessment & SLA / GAP analysis reporting systems, project planning and partnership customer-supplier relations, etc. Substantial achievements included:Paris, Frankfurt, Madrid, Lisbon & Milan post sales (Operations, Program/Project and Technical/Engineering) department start-up, development and trouble-shootingImplemented a complex "easy to use" series of project roll-out process, procedures and controls in Paris, Frankfurt, Madrid, Lisbon and Milan - comprising of post sales KPI, risk assessment, project planning, contract estimation, supplier assessment and SLA / GAP analysis reporting tools.First full project end to end/life cycle project management - project and deployment of CDMA - for a GSM (BTS/BTC sites) network in (Portugal), Softswitch, IN/SMS Platform(s), VoIP and Reseller contracts - UK, France and Germany, for HuaweiEnd to end Operations & Project planning/roll-out and implementation of a re-sellers contract for Deutsche Telekom Project managed - end to end various products at BT (Exact) Martelsham - for blue stamp approval - part of BT21CN requirements.Major challenges included:Head of post sales change management team to roll out the new series of project processes, procedures and controls for UK and Europe.Responsible for establishment of all post sales and operations requirements in initial BT21CN RFI & RFQ response - to support a 10 year OPEX plan. Show less

• Post Sales Service department P&L, strategic planning, staffing, risk assessment and SLA management, comprising of European HQ – UK and service centres based in Frankfurt, Paris, Madrid, Lisbon and Milan• Implementation management processes and procedures, including project planning, personnel, contractual obligations, contract estimating, integration of KPI, Risk assessment & SLA reporting systems, project planning and partnership customer-supplier relations, etc.

Reporting to UK Managing Director & was responsible for:Post Sales Operations Services department budget and P&L, Strategic & Project Planning, Operations and Project Office Staffing, Operations Program / Project risk assessment and Operations & Logistics SLA management for the UK TAC Service Centre.Substantial achievements included:Introduced new recruitment and training procedures, reducing project staff turnoverRationalised stock and spare parts including… Show more Reporting to UK Managing Director & was responsible for:Post Sales Operations Services department budget and P&L, Strategic & Project Planning, Operations and Project Office Staffing, Operations Program / Project risk assessment and Operations & Logistics SLA management for the UK TAC Service Centre.Substantial achievements included:Introduced new recruitment and training procedures, reducing project staff turnoverRationalised stock and spare parts including logistics distribution assisting trading margins within the UKEstablished Operations, Program/Project management processes for - end to end life cycle of customer product testing and approval (BT - blue stamp) for the customer contracts, covering DWDM/SDH, Softswitch, IN and SMS platforms, dslam and low, mid and high end router productsMajor challenges included:Start-up and development of new customer services help desk and first line operations maintenance department in the UK.Establishment of all operational, project and programme management principles within the UK group. Show less

UK & Europe based)For; Various Operational & Project Consultancy assignments which included:-BT- Outsourcing & Procurement Project Management, Wingaz (Germany) - Operations and Deployment Planning of the proposed roll-out of a DWDM network covering areas that; ADC - Project planning and costing / P&L for a new proposed network (O2) in the UK.

Reporting to UK Managing Director for:Post Sales Service department P&L, strategic planning, staffing, risk assessment and SLA management for the UK TAC Operations Service Centre.Substantial achievements included:Responsible for the estimation and negotiation of various successful major post sales contracts with several large telecom service providers based in the UK.Implemented a complex "easy to use" series of process, procedures and controls into the UK -… Show more Reporting to UK Managing Director for:Post Sales Service department P&L, strategic planning, staffing, risk assessment and SLA management for the UK TAC Operations Service Centre.Substantial achievements included:Responsible for the estimation and negotiation of various successful major post sales contracts with several large telecom service providers based in the UK.Implemented a complex "easy to use" series of process, procedures and controls into the UK - comprising of post sales KPI, risk assessment, operations, project planning, contract estimation, supplier assessment and SLA / GAP analysis reporting tools.Project managed first full end to end VoIP project using Huawei equipment, additionally project managed the implementation of re-sellers contract for France Telecom.Major challenges included:Provided from scratch, a complete business system for operations & project management; supply, installation and service support, incorporating all operational, project and programming activities to suit Huawei communications between the UK and China.Implemented new integrated systems for supply, installation and servicing activities within the UKPromoted to:- Show less

• First Line Maintenance (FLM) Service department P&L, strategic planning, staffing, risk assessment and SLA management for the UK and European geographical areas.

Reporting to Managing Director for:First Line Maintenance (FLM) Service department P&L, strategic operations planning, staffing, risk assessment and SLA management for the UK and European geographical areas.Substantial achievements included:Rationalised operational processes - improving P&L margins by 18%.Introduced and negotiated various successful service support contracts increasing turn-over by 20%.Project managed all FLM and installation and support… Show more Reporting to Managing Director for:First Line Maintenance (FLM) Service department P&L, strategic operations planning, staffing, risk assessment and SLA management for the UK and European geographical areas.Substantial achievements included:Rationalised operational processes - improving P&L margins by 18%.Introduced and negotiated various successful service support contracts increasing turn-over by 20%.Project managed all FLM and installation and support requirements within the UK and Europe - DWDM, Switching, metro etcMajor challenges included:Integration of FLM operational and software processes Show less

• Deployment and installation of various major networks within the UK, mainland Europe, Eastern Europe, Asia and America on project specific P&L, strategic planning, staffing, risk assessment and SLA management.

Reporting to EMEA - EF&I Director for:Deployment and installation of various major networks within the UK, mainland Europe, Eastern Europe, Asia and America on project specific P&L, strategic planning, staffing, risk assessment and SLA management.Substantial achievements included:Project managed - end to end installation, turn-up and test of 3 major networks totaling $225m - DWDM & Metro.Major challenges included:Eastern Europe and Asia customs and… Show more Reporting to EMEA - EF&I Director for:Deployment and installation of various major networks within the UK, mainland Europe, Eastern Europe, Asia and America on project specific P&L, strategic planning, staffing, risk assessment and SLA management.Substantial achievements included:Project managed - end to end installation, turn-up and test of 3 major networks totaling $225m - DWDM & Metro.Major challenges included:Eastern Europe and Asia customs and employment restrictions Show less

Manufacturing, Project, Contracts & Product DesignReporting to Company Directors for:Product design, manufacturing, on-site installation P&L, strategic planning, staffing, risk assessment management for Southern Africa and Europe mainland.Substantial achievements included:Extremely successful innovative, competitive product design and market introductionMajor challenges included:Product design and market acceptanceCompetitive manufacturing facility… Show more Manufacturing, Project, Contracts & Product DesignReporting to Company Directors for:Product design, manufacturing, on-site installation P&L, strategic planning, staffing, risk assessment management for Southern Africa and Europe mainland.Substantial achievements included:Extremely successful innovative, competitive product design and market introductionMajor challenges included:Product design and market acceptanceCompetitive manufacturing facility and supplier support Show less