Mike Marson Email & Phone Number

Cairns, Qld, Au

Australia

Manage the relationship between Team Downer and the Commonwealth, at the Strategic, operational and tactical levels.Build and manage relationships with key stakeholders.Provide guidance, leadership and professional development support to deployed resources.Foster a culture of excellence and represent the MSP at various forums around Australia.

Cairns, Australia

Accountable for program management and business operations management as the Marine Superintendent for a cruise ship company, ensuring ongoing project management and achievement of accountabilities;· Manage and supervise the day to day activities and operations· Financial management and business / office support functions monitor performance and provide reports to senior management· Configuration Management, ITAR management & Compliance · Manage projects from design to… Show more Accountable for program management and business operations management as the Marine Superintendent for a cruise ship company, ensuring ongoing project management and achievement of accountabilities;· Manage and supervise the day to day activities and operations· Financial management and business / office support functions monitor performance and provide reports to senior management· Configuration Management, ITAR management & Compliance · Manage projects from design to implementation, developing Project Plans and Risk Registers, ensuring adherence to schedule and safety,· Staff professional development,· Manage operational issues, including correspondence and managing multi-disciplinary teams,· Ensuring procedures compliance and Safety, Health and Environment adherence,· Direction, coaching, support and delegation, of staff and subcontractors,· Adherence to Classification Society rules and insurance, · Ensuring vessel engineering compliance and management to regulatory requirements,· Liaising directly with the Executive and vessel owners and responding to technical queries,· Incident response and management, incident investigation,· Review and development of management systems,· Integrated Logistics Support· Coordinate, develop and managing budgets, through financial data analysis,· Managed operational and financial aspects of maritime business, including HR functions and stakeholder engagement.· Implemented strategic initiatives to enhance vessel availability, safety, and financial performance. Show less

Cairns, Australia

Headhunted to continue managing consistent, safe delivery of the In-Service Support capability for the Cape Class Patrol Boat (CCPB) Contract, with total operations management accountability. Supervised teams across Australia.Proposed and managed Contract Change ProposalsPlanned and coordinated contract within tight limits, to ensure contract requirements were met, used analytical skills and data manipulation to maximise availability for 10 complex Cape Class Patrol Boats operating… Show more Headhunted to continue managing consistent, safe delivery of the In-Service Support capability for the Cape Class Patrol Boat (CCPB) Contract, with total operations management accountability. Supervised teams across Australia.Proposed and managed Contract Change ProposalsPlanned and coordinated contract within tight limits, to ensure contract requirements were met, used analytical skills and data manipulation to maximise availability for 10 complex Cape Class Patrol Boats operating between the Australian Border Force and Royal Australian Navy, while ensuring strict Configuration Management. Established and analysed KPIs and managed all HR elements leading a geographically dispersed team.Built, strengthened and managed stakeholder relationships across complex organisations. Managed and developed resources for maximum performance, developing cross pollination and enhanced skills.Ability to communicate and influence stakeholders at all levels.Strove to deliver projects on schedule/on budget in an environment of frequent growth and complexity, including financial performance. Negotiated realistic schedule extensions and remained within abatement budget while retaining client goodwill.Developed and implemented Financial, Personnel and Material Risk Management strategies. Collaborated on development of all processes and procedures, risk register, safety policies, project management plans and more from start-up. Show less

Cairns, Queensland, Australia

Managed the Operations Cape Class Patrol Boat ISS Contract on behalf of Serco Defence, managing the deliverables, CCPB availability, finical performance, Configuration Management,Contract Change Proposal management, KPIs and personnel.Within 5 months substantially slashed project deficit through employing two-fold strategy including effectively assessing and managing contractual deliverables and resolving HR management issues.Built and maintained excellent client relations, consulting… Show more Managed the Operations Cape Class Patrol Boat ISS Contract on behalf of Serco Defence, managing the deliverables, CCPB availability, finical performance, Configuration Management,Contract Change Proposal management, KPIs and personnel.Within 5 months substantially slashed project deficit through employing two-fold strategy including effectively assessing and managing contractual deliverables and resolving HR management issues.Built and maintained excellent client relations, consulting and consultation to other large projects RAN and ABF based.Project lead for annual refits and associated upgradesManaged ILS and associated procurement under delegation of authority Show less

Cairns, Queensland, Australia

Contract Manager and SME for Typhoon ISS (Rafael / ATK Weapons and Optical Systems) accountable for delivery of the In-Service Support capability for advanced weapons and optical sensors installed on diverse RAN vessels (ACPB / FFG / FHH }(ATK M242, Rafael Typhoon, Toplite) Accountable for Business Development, Financial performance, Rafael & ATK relationship management, managing weapon systems from workshop maintenance, ship installation and commissioning to eventual un-installation, in… Show more Contract Manager and SME for Typhoon ISS (Rafael / ATK Weapons and Optical Systems) accountable for delivery of the In-Service Support capability for advanced weapons and optical sensors installed on diverse RAN vessels (ACPB / FFG / FHH }(ATK M242, Rafael Typhoon, Toplite) Accountable for Business Development, Financial performance, Rafael & ATK relationship management, managing weapon systems from workshop maintenance, ship installation and commissioning to eventual un-installation, in accordance with Configuration Management scope• Negotiated and simultaneously managed multiple contracts, monitoring contract and transaction compliance.• Boosted EBIT from 12% to 40% through maximising human resources and resolving bottlenecks.• Business Development successes with RAN & RNZN • Contract Change Proposal management• Increased fault-finding efficiency through establishing central database – still currently in use and being added to.• Armidale Class Patrol Boat Program (ACPB) In Service Support Contract ITAR compliance, qualified & Experienced• Certified Original Equipment Manufacturer (OEM) maintainer for Rafael Toplite 2 and 3, Rafael Typhoon, Mini-Typhonn and (ATK) Bushmaster Cannon. • Reduced Toplite repair turnaround from 18 months down to one week through bringing maintenance in-country.• Managed and developed resources for maximum performance and maintained budgets.• Effectively executed stakeholder management across complex organisations. Show less

Cairns, Queensland, Australia

Managed all aspects of the major refits of Pacific Patrol Boats for DMS Maritime (older vessels operated by Pacific Island communities and maintained by the Australian Government) requiring extensive project management and configuration management competences Drafted, evaluated and implemented refit schedule to meet cost and time constraints. Managed finances, processes and products QA requirements and stakeholder expectations in completing two total $6m refits within 6… Show more Managed all aspects of the major refits of Pacific Patrol Boats for DMS Maritime (older vessels operated by Pacific Island communities and maintained by the Australian Government) requiring extensive project management and configuration management competences Drafted, evaluated and implemented refit schedule to meet cost and time constraints. Managed finances, processes and products QA requirements and stakeholder expectations in completing two total $6m refits within 6 months. Promoted impeccable WHS standards, significantly improving safety ethics and member accepted.  Chaired weekly and project milestone meetings, establishing excellent relations across the board. Show less

Cairns, Queensland, Australia

Operations Management of Bay Class Patrol Boats, remote assistance and local scheduled maintenance activity management.Configuration Management of this platform in accordance with the head contract

Cairns, Queensland, Australia

Provide RAN Operational support for Rafael and ATK systems including Armidale Class Patrol Boats (ACPB) FFH & FFG ships.Project Manage maintenance, installationsRAN (Customer support) for ACPB

Perth

The Operations Airflite Ejection Seat workshop in RAAF Pearce (WA), was where I conducted Independent Maintenance inspection of ejection seats and weapon systems, Mk10 and Mk11 for Hawk and PC9/A aircraft. Aircraft weapon release systems, (CBLS, Pylons and ERUs) were an additional function.Configuration Audits and Configuration Management CAMM2 electronic maintenance management.Integrated Logistic Support (ILS)Mentoring & Training, skills assessment.Operations… Show more The Operations Airflite Ejection Seat workshop in RAAF Pearce (WA), was where I conducted Independent Maintenance inspection of ejection seats and weapon systems, Mk10 and Mk11 for Hawk and PC9/A aircraft. Aircraft weapon release systems, (CBLS, Pylons and ERUs) were an additional function.Configuration Audits and Configuration Management CAMM2 electronic maintenance management.Integrated Logistic Support (ILS)Mentoring & Training, skills assessment.Operations ManagementProject Management.Rostering and Performance assessment. Show less

Armourer and Aircraft Technician, qualified in small arms, aircraft weapon systems.Routine small arms maintenance, repairs and modifications.

Master Of Business Administration - Mba

Graduate Certificate, Management

Small Arms Qualification (Armourer/Gunsmith)

Education record

Btec, Aircraft Armament Systems Technology

Aircraft weapon systems engineering.