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In this role I led the strategic formation and execution of a multi-year digital transformation programme for one of Scotland’s largest construction groups. Over a critical 16-week period, I developed the strategy and programme planning, which became the foundation for the organisation's ERP upgrade and overall digital transformation. My key responsibilities included:• Leading the 16-week strategy formation phase, engaging with senior executives to define key business objectives… Show more In this role I led the strategic formation and execution of a multi-year digital transformation programme for one of Scotland’s largest construction groups. Over a critical 16-week period, I developed the strategy and programme planning, which became the foundation for the organisation's ERP upgrade and overall digital transformation. My key responsibilities included:• Leading the 16-week strategy formation phase, engaging with senior executives to define key business objectives, identify opportunities for value creation, and establish clear deliverables for the transformation programme.• Designing a comprehensive benefits realisation framework, ensuring all project phases were aligned with measurable business outcomes, including improved operational efficiency and long-term cost savings.• Overseeing the migration from legacy systems to cloud-based ERP solutions, driving the modernisation of business processes, and ensuring operational continuity throughout the transformation.• Managing a multi-disciplinary team of business analysts, software engineers, financial analysts, and infrastructure specialists, coordinating efforts to achieve project milestones within scope and budget.• Providing high-level advice to senior stakeholders on risk mitigation strategies, value creation, and the delivery of sustainable benefits across the organisation.• Leading change management initiatives, ensuring that the new systems and processes were seamlessly adopted, while driving benefits realisation and maximising ROI.This role allowed me to leverage my experience in value creation, benefits realisation, and programme planning, delivering substantial improvements in efficiency, business performance, and long-term value for the organisation. Show less

As a Co-Founder of ValueBased.Work, I have been responsible for the development, strategic direction, and execution of the company’s core product offering: an AI-enabled digital assistant designed to transform performance management and employee engagement within organisations. My key responsibilities include:• Leading the product development of Val, an AI-driven digital assistant designed to improve performance management through continuous feedback, goal alignment, and dynamic… Show more As a Co-Founder of ValueBased.Work, I have been responsible for the development, strategic direction, and execution of the company’s core product offering: an AI-enabled digital assistant designed to transform performance management and employee engagement within organisations. My key responsibilities include:• Leading the product development of Val, an AI-driven digital assistant designed to improve performance management through continuous feedback, goal alignment, and dynamic record-keeping, delivered via existing platforms like Teams and Slack.• Developing the value proposition for Val, ensuring it addresses critical challenges in performance management by focusing on fairness, employee development, and data-driven decision making.• Collaborating with technical teams to implement scalable backend infrastructure using tools like BuildShip and Google Cloud, ensuring the product’s performance and integration capabilities meet industry standards.• Engaging with key stakeholders and potential clients to refine the product’s features, leveraging feedback loops to align product development with market needs.• Leading market research and competitor analysis to ensure our product remains at the forefront of the digital performance management space, while identifying new opportunities for growth and innovation.This role has enabled me to apply my expertise in product development, AI-driven solutions, and organisational change, driving both employee engagement and business performance through cutting-edge technologies and innovative incentive models. Show less

As Head of Advisory Services at Waterstons, I took on a dual role, continuing to provide Executive Consultant services while also leading the Advisory Services team. My responsibilities included facilitating the team's vision and culture, raising the profile of the division both internally and externally, and improving profitability by promoting thought leadership and strengthening the business development capabilities of the team. Key responsibilities included:• Facilitating a… Show more As Head of Advisory Services at Waterstons, I took on a dual role, continuing to provide Executive Consultant services while also leading the Advisory Services team. My responsibilities included facilitating the team's vision and culture, raising the profile of the division both internally and externally, and improving profitability by promoting thought leadership and strengthening the business development capabilities of the team. Key responsibilities included:• Facilitating a collaborative team culture that promoted innovation and ensured alignment with the broader strategic goals of the company.• Increasing the profile of the Advisory Services division internally and with clients, helping to drive profitability and client engagement.• Supporting the development of thought leadership initiatives, positioning Waterstons as a key player in digital transformation and advisory services.• Mentoring and developing the business development capabilities of the team, helping to improve client acquisition and expand service offerings.This role allowed me to combine my consulting expertise with leadership responsibilities, driving growth for both the team and the business. Show less

As an Executive Business Consultant at Waterstons, I provide high-level strategic consultancy to clients across various industries, focusing on digital transformation, ERP implementations, and business process improvement. My responsibilities include:• Advising C-suite executives on the development and execution of digital strategies that align with their business goals and deliver long-term value.• Leading multi-disciplinary project teams to deliver technology-driven solutions… Show more As an Executive Business Consultant at Waterstons, I provide high-level strategic consultancy to clients across various industries, focusing on digital transformation, ERP implementations, and business process improvement. My responsibilities include:• Advising C-suite executives on the development and execution of digital strategies that align with their business goals and deliver long-term value.• Leading multi-disciplinary project teams to deliver technology-driven solutions, ensuring seamless integration across operations, IT infrastructure, and business processes.• Supporting ERP system implementations and upgrades, with a focus on business process optimisation and operational efficiency.• Facilitating business resilience and risk management strategies to ensure business continuity and reduce operational risks.• Collaborating closely with clients to develop tailored solutions that drive organisational change, improve performance, and enhance profitability.This role has allowed me to combine my expertise in project management, IT systems, and strategic consultancy to deliver impactful results for clients, helping them navigate complex digital transformations and improve overall business performance. Show less

Responsible for delivery management of client software implementation and development of delivery and testing process improvements.

Responsible for the implementation and operational readiness of a new product prize offering for the Lottery, allowing winners to exchange e-vouchers for products via an online "Lottery Shop" website, including:• Ownership of player retention and product margin business objectives• Operational process establishment and improvement• Organisational planning and budget management• Agile delivery of multiple significant product changes to an off-the-shelf e-commerce platform via… Show more Responsible for the implementation and operational readiness of a new product prize offering for the Lottery, allowing winners to exchange e-vouchers for products via an online "Lottery Shop" website, including:• Ownership of player retention and product margin business objectives• Operational process establishment and improvement• Organisational planning and budget management• Agile delivery of multiple significant product changes to an off-the-shelf e-commerce platform via third party/off-shore supplier • Engagement and oversight of multiple suppliers for supply/logistics, value stream mapping, UX design and quality assurance Show less

• Building and leading high-performance global development teams to deliver a broad range of business transformation projects on desktop, web and mobile platforms to a wide variety of clients including: - automating onboarding and job placement with a web-based system for an offshore recruiter - mining data through business intelligence dashboard reporting for a food inspection company - significantly reducing customer acquisition through a wholesale B2B… Show more • Building and leading high-performance global development teams to deliver a broad range of business transformation projects on desktop, web and mobile platforms to a wide variety of clients including: - automating onboarding and job placement with a web-based system for an offshore recruiter - mining data through business intelligence dashboard reporting for a food inspection company - significantly reducing customer acquisition through a wholesale B2B web portal - establishing KPI management for state government health workers via new mobile app• Established business presence including branding, marketing, online & social media • Sales proposal and maintenance contracts, service delivery, and account mgmt • Operational management of HR, finance, compliance and administration Show less

• Lead analyst teams via an external consultancy (4Impact Group) on discovery and remediation planning phase for failing core banking replacement program• Reported on findings and recommendations to the bank executive team• Successfully delivered and handed over a project plan to ongoing delivery teams to build a target operating model designed to work with the incoming core banking system

• Responsible for leading the integration of a government legislated website into existing internal systems to support the agency's compliance responsibilities• Coordinated internal technical and legal staff to deliver multiple internal changes to internal SalesForce systems and external website, reporting dashboards with Power BI, and integrated with third-party datasets for better discovery and analysis

• Responsible for leading a multi-disciplinary project team comprised of a web development vendor, departmental and related agency legislative, legal, PR, Fire & Emergency Services, and contact centre specialists to deliver a high- profile website mandated by new legislation in a high-intensity, 12-week timeframe • Established and reported to a multi-departmental c-level board with government ministerial stakeholders, leveraging both PRINCE2 and Agile methodologies• Regular… Show more • Responsible for leading a multi-disciplinary project team comprised of a web development vendor, departmental and related agency legislative, legal, PR, Fire & Emergency Services, and contact centre specialists to deliver a high- profile website mandated by new legislation in a high-intensity, 12-week timeframe • Established and reported to a multi-departmental c-level board with government ministerial stakeholders, leveraging both PRINCE2 and Agile methodologies• Regular presentations and consultations with State Minister for Housing and Public Works Show less

• Responsible for stakeholder management, influencing key outcomes and strategic direction, tactical decision making and performance management in a high-pressure agile delivery program• Successfully coordinated environments across provisioning a significantly large core banking replacement team.

• Successfully managed multiple external vendors to deliver a range of IT infrastructure projects over the course of the engagement focussing on the rollout of LAN network, DMZ, building infrastructure and other plant operations for the new Curtis Island LNG facility• Successfully delivered other various data centre and field capacity and disaster recovery upgrades

• Delivery of enterprise service transition programme between two global IT service providers (CSC & IBM) throughout Asia-Pacific MetCoal division coordinating geographically dispersed project managers for the seamless migration of email, directory services, security and remote access for approx. 6K users, and identifying solutions for service gaps• Coordination of teams of project managers and analyst teams to deliver an application portfolio and governance function for BMA IT… Show more • Delivery of enterprise service transition programme between two global IT service providers (CSC & IBM) throughout Asia-Pacific MetCoal division coordinating geographically dispersed project managers for the seamless migration of email, directory services, security and remote access for approx. 6K users, and identifying solutions for service gaps• Coordination of teams of project managers and analyst teams to deliver an application portfolio and governance function for BMA IT, standardising applications and management processes across the organisation user base, plus ongoing functional changes in bespoke applications as required• Management of other various infrastructure & miscellaneous projects in conjunction with external vendors Show less

• Successfully lead IT and business teams to deliver a variety of applications and payment systems including Basel II compliance, payment systems transitions from an acquired financial institution, and an online customer portal redevelopment

• Delivered $5.5M in business benefits from the strategic rationalisation of the Bank's e-business portfolio• Implemented the first Internet Banking offering as part of a multi-phase program• Successfully lead IT and business teams to deliver a variety of SOE, and applications upgrade and payment systems projects as part of the EDS (now HP) service delivery team