Mark Jolly Email & Phone Number

New Zealand

Auckland, New Zealand

Moving from Deployment Manager to Programme Director, I spearheaded the rollout and implementation of a $30m and subsequently a $35m Warehouse Management System (WMS). My role involved leading diverse teams, including technical engineers, testers, a change manager, business leads, contractors, and vendors. I managed substantial budgets, ensuring alignment with spending targets, and was responsible for developing detailed deployment plans with contingency strategies. My leadership extended to maintaining a clear programme vision, sharing successes with stakeholders, and ensuring effective collaboration across functions to support WMS requirements. Additionally, I directly managed issues and changes with the software provider, Manhattan, and provided functional expertise to the programme team.Achievements:• Successfully led the rollout of a $30m WMS, managing teams and coordinating with multiple vendors for seamless execution.• Directed the implementation of 2 WMS deployments with a $35m budget, demonstrating effective team and budget management.• Established and maintained critical relationships with software providers, ensuring on-time completion of key tasks.Key Skills:• Programme and Project Management: Demonstrated in leading large-scale technology deployments, transferable to various industries requiring complex project coordination.• Team Leadership: Proven in managing diverse teams with a broad skill set, valuable in roles requiring team coordination and development.• Budget Management: Shown through control of substantial budgets, essential for roles involving financial oversight.• Stakeholder Engagement: Experienced in liaising with key stakeholders and software providers, crucial for client-facing or partnership roles.• Strategic Planning and Risk Management: Demonstrated in adhering to PMO principles and managing programme ethics, applicable in senior management and consultancy positions.