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Responsible for the interface between the MBDA Future Portfolio team and the Manufacturing Team, managing the response to the Customer requirements for a more flexible solution to their Complex Weapons needs.

Head of Operations - Actuators and Control Equipments

Reporting to the Aircraft Programmes - Head of Export Bid Delivery, I was responsible for integrating the functional teams and the European supply chain to provide robust proposals for Typhoon aircraft covering capability, manufacturing and support.Within this small team I was able to address technical and PM issues equally which is effective in dealing with complex requirements in challenging timescales. I manage the budget, requirements management, scope and solution. My primary… Show more Reporting to the Aircraft Programmes - Head of Export Bid Delivery, I was responsible for integrating the functional teams and the European supply chain to provide robust proposals for Typhoon aircraft covering capability, manufacturing and support.Within this small team I was able to address technical and PM issues equally which is effective in dealing with complex requirements in challenging timescales. I manage the budget, requirements management, scope and solution. My primary interfaces were campaign and commercial teams and the supply chain led by Eurofighter GmbH ensuring an end to end service from request for proposal through to mobilisation. Show less

Reporting to the Director of Aircraft Programmes (Salam) and later Head of Future Capability, and responsible for several bids providing new capability on Saudi Typhoon. The value of these bids ranges from £1M to over £300M which calls for effective management of both the Customer and the Supplier base in line with company governance procedures and business plan. I have lead and successfully mobilised several bids which are currently being delivered in line with their Project Management Plans.

Operational (Delivery) Project Manager – heading a small team I was responsible for safely delivering new capabilities to the Saudi Customer operating Salam Typhoon. In this role I had many dealings with key stakeholders within the MoD, RAF and Europe, including managing suppliers and sub-suppliers on behalf of a demanding Customer. In recognition of vital project successes and the level I operated at I was promoted in June 2009 to executive. In addition I was responsible for initiating a… Show more Operational (Delivery) Project Manager – heading a small team I was responsible for safely delivering new capabilities to the Saudi Customer operating Salam Typhoon. In this role I had many dealings with key stakeholders within the MoD, RAF and Europe, including managing suppliers and sub-suppliers on behalf of a demanding Customer. In recognition of vital project successes and the level I operated at I was promoted in June 2009 to executive. In addition I was responsible for initiating a challenging technical programme to deliver a new standard of Radio for Salam through Cassidian and Rhode & Schwarz including dealing with NATO and directly with the Customer up to VIP (HRH) level. Show less

Product Manager – I was responsible for the technical management and integration of the four Eurofighter Partner Companies to deliver several weapon system products and manage new business on Eurofighter Typhoon. A personal success was the negotiation and support to the initial Meteor Programme which involved a lot of personal commitment with NETMA and the Nations. By resolving conflict, delivering sound technical solutions and explaining them clearly and concisely Meteor progressed whilst the… Show more Product Manager – I was responsible for the technical management and integration of the four Eurofighter Partner Companies to deliver several weapon system products and manage new business on Eurofighter Typhoon. A personal success was the negotiation and support to the initial Meteor Programme which involved a lot of personal commitment with NETMA and the Nations. By resolving conflict, delivering sound technical solutions and explaining them clearly and concisely Meteor progressed whilst the overarching product strategy stalled. Show less

Senior Section Leader/Engineer class 1. – As a systems engineer possessing a broad range of technical knowledge I was requested to be responsible for system safety within my project team. In doing so I challenged existing safety practice with innovative thinking and succeeded in adapting standard practice for a specific purpose.Previously Senior Section Leader/Engineer class 2 – As a weapon systems engineer I developed concepts, technical definition, and provided support during initial… Show more Senior Section Leader/Engineer class 1. – As a systems engineer possessing a broad range of technical knowledge I was requested to be responsible for system safety within my project team. In doing so I challenged existing safety practice with innovative thinking and succeeded in adapting standard practice for a specific purpose.Previously Senior Section Leader/Engineer class 2 – As a weapon systems engineer I developed concepts, technical definition, and provided support during initial project planning with the key suppliers and the RAF/NETMA Customer. In addition I attended a System Safety Assessment (short) Course at York University. Show less

Started out at the Army Apprentice College, Harrogate and moved on to Catterick, Germany, the Falkland Islands and the Middle East. I maintained serviceability of a packet switched network using digital microwave/satellite and RF mediums for mobile local and worldwide communication. I also attained the rank of corporal at the age of 19 and became a team leader for 13 personnel