It And Business Systems Director
Gloucester, Gloucestershire, Gb
My role involved overcoming all the challenges that a rapidly growing organisation encounters, from organic growth to acquisitions. Starting with a small team, I created a highly skilled and motivated Information and Business systems team that support the Mears Group strategy in all it's business areas.I have a wealth of experience in integrating business units into large organisations, from both contract wins and acquisitions, including the management of a team to perform the necessary analysis, development, installation, training and ongoing support to ensure the Mears business had the right tools, at the right time, to continue delivering excellent customer service.As the business expanded, I successfully restructured the IT department to gain maximum efficiency without risking service excellence or team moral. I am proud of the team who remained focussed on the best outcomes for Mears and all their stakeholders.I had budget control of £8m+ paOther duties includeProduction of corporate IT and Business System policesDelivery of corporate websites and intranet.Strategy, Specification, Development and Delivery of new technology and innovation.Presentations to prospective new clients, customers, shareholders and staff.Ensuring mobilisations and acquisitions of new business are delivered to promised requirement and schedule.Staff management & LeadershipSpecialties: Merging/Integration of business systems through acquisition (From £50m turnover to £700m+)Social Housing R&M process streamlining. Identifying processes that would benefit from IT assistance and delivery of solution.Team leadership and mentoringIntroducing Social Collaboration into a diverse workforce
