I am a Director at Scyne Advisory specialising in Portfolio, Program and Project Management across Government and Sport sectors. I work with Government Leaders and C-Suite Executives to make sure their most complex programs are set up for success, supporting them to deliver their most critical business transformations with increased confidence. As an experienced management consultant and industry leader I have spent the last decade working in leadership roles across the UK, Middle East and Australia. This included my role as Head of Program Controls for the Gold Coast 2018 Commonwealth Games, with responsibilities spanning Program Management, Financial Reporting, Procurement, Workforce, Legal and IT Services for the largest event to be held in Australia this decade.Prior to moving to Australia with my wife and four children, my management consulting experience was gained across Deloitte and Moorhouse in London where I worked with clients including British Telecom, Tesco and Sony Computer Entertainment Europe. I then moved to the UAE as Head of Portfolio Management for Al Tayer Group, the largest luxury retailer in the Middle East, where I had responsibility for the delivery portfolio of c.100 projects being managed across the Retail, Motors and Corporate functions. I am a Chartered Management Accountant (ACMA) and a member of the Board Strategy Committee for Judo Australia.If you are interested in a conversation, please reach out to me at: michael.irving@scyne.com.au
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Managing DirectorScyne AdvisoryBrisbane, Qld, Au -
DirectorScyne Advisory Nov 2023 - PresentCanberra, AuDirector at Scyne Advisory specialising in project assurance and advisory. I work with Governments, their agencies and not-for-profits to help build confidence in portfolio, program and project delivery across their most complex transformation programs. This is with the purpose to help build more resilient, secure, equitable and prosperous communities.Find out more about Scyne Advisory at www.scyne.com.au -
Legacy Advisory Committee MemberSwimming Australia Apr 2023 - PresentAuA member of the Legacy Advisory Committee, I am working with Swimming Australia to develop the BNE32 Legacy Strategy, to help capitalise on the opportunity that Brisbane 2032 presents to the sport. This role includes working with the rest of the Committee, the Board, and other organisations across the swimming ecosystem to define vision and objectives for SwimAus and to oversee their successful implementation. -
Board Strategy Committee MemberJudo Australia May 2021 - PresentMilton, Queensland, AuA member of the Board Strategy Committee, I am working to define Judo Australia 2032 Strategic Plan. This includes working with across Board, State and Club levels to define the vision, goals, projects to deliver the strategy and the governance to oversee its successful delivery. -
DirectorPwc Australia Nov 2019 - Nov 2023Sydney, Nsw, AuDirector at PwC Australia specialising in program and project assurance and delivery. I support my clients to build confidence in project delivery across their most complex transformation programs in industries including Sport, Retail and Government. -
Senior ManagerPwc Australia Jun 2018 - Oct 2019Sydney, Nsw, Au -
Head Of Program Controls - Gold Coast 2018 Commonwealth GamesCity Of Gold Coast Jul 2016 - Jun 2018Surfers Paradise, Queensland, AuI was Head of Program Controls, overseeing a multifunctional team responsible for the program structure and delivery of the Host City obligations. I designed the program management framework, program governance and reporting structure to ensure clear and consistent reporting internally, to all levels of Government and to Games Partners. I was also responsible for Financial Management, Procurement, Workforce, Legal and IT services within the City, ensuring delivery of all requirements for the Games and delivery of a lasting legacy for the City. -
Head Of Portfolio ManagementAl Tayer Group Jan 2014 - Jul 2016Dubai, AeI led the strategic Portfolio Management Office, designing and implementing a tailored PPM Framework for Retail, Corporate and Motors business units. My team provided portfolio prioritisation, program assurance and project delivery capabilities to c.100 of the most critical initiatives delivered within the Group, providing real-time dashboard reporting and driving CXO decision making. I also led the program assurance to key strategic transformation initiatives for Al Tayer Group including assurance of the largest Back Office Transformation in the region and assurance of a Tier 1 Management Consulting Partner to the delivery of a Retail Omnichannel Transformation Program.For more information on Al Tayer Group: www.altayer.com -
ManagerMoorhouse Aug 2011 - Dec 2013London, Greater London, GbMy roles included leading the portfolio strategy development for a new business unit at British Telecom Plc. (BT), impacting 20,000 people across the globe. I turned the strategy into an actionable set of transformation programs in order to deliver the strategy. I also led numerous Program Management Office setups at FTSE100 listed clients, making sure that they had the right structures and governance in place to set their most complex programs up for success.For more information on Moorhouse: www.moorhouseconsulting.com -
Management ConsultantDeloitte Aug 2007 - Aug 2011Worldwide, OoManagement Consultant delivering major programs across Retail clients at Deloitte gaining a broad range of experience at FTSE100 organisations within the UK including Tesco, Sony Computer Entertainment Europe and Sony Pictures. -
Yacht BrokerMedway Bridge Marina Ltd Jul 2002 - Sep 2005I launched a new office location expanding into the sailing market. I was responsible for office design, developing the office management processes, and initial sales launch. I led brokerage sales of powerboats and new luxury yachts (Birchwood and Seaswirl).
Mike Irving Education Details
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University Of WarwickBsc Biochemistry
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