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Sydney, New South Wales, Australia

Sydney, New South Wales, Australia

Tasked with delivering multiple concurrent customer software implementation projects of medium duration, while also supporting and mentoring project delivery staff and improving internal delivery processes and frameworks. Delivered successful project outcomes within prescribed timelines and budgets while developing and controlling detailed work plans, schedules, estimates, budgets and resource plans in collaboration with project team members and stakeholders; Oversaw project progress, identifying and addressing risks and issues promptly while ensuring profitability and adherence to budget through ongoing reviews and strategic adjustments; Elevating delivery capabilities and driving project success through the development of innovative project management processes and artifacts; Improved project delivery efficiency through streamlined processes, reducing time, minimising rework and optimising resource allocation for concurrent management; Stepped into the role of Acting Professional Services Manager, supporting the Service Delivery function during a 9-month leadership absence, ensuring ongoing project delivery success while maintaining commercial objectives; Realised cost savings of 10-15%, introducing and integrating a new project management framework to meet internal audit standards.

North Sydney, New South Wales, Australia

Headed the Australian implementation of Synergy21, a transformative global change initiative designed to incorporate best practices from various agencies and centralise common functions. Strategically developed and aligned program workstreams and resources for optimal effectiveness, ensuring project outcomes met key organisational goals and performance targets; Implemented effective Change Management strategies through strategic planning and communication for the business, collaborating closely with the change team and stakeholders to ensure accurate messaging; Enhanced cross-functional stakeholder relationships, navigating alignment challenges among a global project director and multiple local CEOs; Steered the program and team through periods of leadership uncertainty, fostering alignment with overarching goals and objectives and driving momentum towards successful outcomes; Improved quality, enhanced delivery efficiency and minimised project delays, supervising six workstreams with distinct project leads, ensuring successful project outcomes; Overhauled project management through a robust program structure, meticulous planning, and clear deliverables, optimising efficiency and driving organizational success.

Sydney, New South Wales, Australia

Recruited by the CEO, I led the implementation of his strategic turnaround vision, successfully managing multiple concurrent projects across both business and IT domains. Contributed to and delivered planned strategic business turnaround objectives, defining clear project objectives, allocating resources, facilitating communication and overseeing all project phases; Oversaw a turnaround initiative with 10-11 projects aimed at achieving profitability, managing project planning, execution, risk management, reporting and procurement; Led portfolio management and reporting to enhance decision-making, align projects with strategic goals, ensure transparency, optimise resource utilization and maximise project efficiency; Integrated warehousing and freight IT systems to transform operations, improving customer service, streamlining processes, generating annual savings of $3M; Improved business operations by finalising Dynamics365 ERP implementation with PWC, resolving 65 issues, and enhancing financial and procurement systems for overseas products; Managed the sale of the ADG business to IVE Group, overseeing due diligence and facilitating the seamless transfer of assets and operations to ensure continuity.

Sydney, Australia

Supervised the PMO and project portfolio, guiding project selection, managing project managers, monitoring project health and risks and ensuring alignment with business strategic objectives. Guided the selection of projects to ensure they align with the business's strategic objectives and add the highest value; Validated compliance, risk mitigation and operational efficiency through the appropriate utilization of governance, controls, and frameworks; Ensured projects remained aligned with strategic objectives throughout their delivery and monitored their progress and health to address any issues and keep them on track; Integrated a Portfolio framework to enhance visibility, refine project selection and execution, and address oversight shortcomings; Led the comprehensive analysis of key project activity, confirming alignment with strategic objectives; Improved project execution through review and governance, minimising delays, overruns, and wastage, while improving issue visibility and escalation.

Sydney, Australia

Sydney, Australia

Sydney, Australia

Sydney, Australia

Sydney, Australia

Sydney, Australia