Mike has extensive project management experience having held senior positions across a wide variety of multi-discipline programs and projects in industries including coal, nickel, iron ore, gold, coal seam gas and infrastructure. He has experience in all project phases from concept through to implementation.Mike excels in complex environments and can quickly provide senior management the necessary visibility to program performance enabling decision making confidence. He operates at both strategic and tactical levels and has more than 20 years’ experience.He proactively leads large teams to achieve positive outcomes and has the ability to integrate well into existing structures and team environments. Mike has a thorough understanding of the principles and practical application of all aspects of program management and controls.Specialties:- Project controls, including development of controls for complex programs- Development and implementation of controls frameworks- Program governance- PMO design and implementation- Program management- Scope development and control- Time and cost management- Change management- Risk and assurance management
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Head Of PmoQueensland Hydro Nov 2023 - PresentBrisbane, Queensland, AustraliaResponsible for establishing and managing the Project Management Office function within Queensland Hydro in the investigation and delivery of major pumped hydro projects across Queensland -
Managing Director3U Consulting Pty Ltd May 2022 - PresentAustralia -
Head Of Pmo - Via Ranbury Management GroupQueensland Hydro Sep 2022 - Mar 2023Queensland, AustraliaResponsible for establishing the Project Management Office function within Queensland Hydro in the investigation and delivery of major pumped hydro projects across Queensland -
General Manager - PmoRanbury Management Group Feb 2018 - Jun 2022Brisbane, AustraliaManage the Ranbury Project Management Office to support our team and provide our clients with best practice bespoke program and project management services. -
Program Services Manager - Via Ranbury Management GroupDepartment Of Innovation, Tourism Industry Development And The Commonwealth Games Queensland Govt May 2016 - Dec 2020Brisbane, Australia -
Managing DirectorActive Control Solutions Pty Ltd Jul 2008 - Feb 2018Brisbane, AustraliaProject controls services.Project controls framework development.Project controls training.
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Senior Program Controls Manager Via Idm PartnersDepartment Of Transport And Main Roads Jul 2015 - Mar 2016Brisbane, AustraliaDevelopment and rollout of a comprehensive program controls framework across the Department of Transport and Main Roads, following the successful program controls implemented on the $6.5 billion Transport Network Reconstruction Program. -
Principal Program Controls Manager - TnrpDepartment Of Transport And Main Roads Via Idm Partners Jan 2011 - Jun 2015Brisbane, AustraliaPrincipal Program Controls Manager leading the statewide Program Controls team for the $6.5 billion Transport Network Reconstruction Program (TNRP). The TNRP was formed to reconstruct Queensland’s transport infrastructure following the unprecedented severe weather events from 2009 through 2013.Co-authored the winning submission for the AIPM Project Management Achievement Awards National Project of the Year Award 2014. -
Principal Program Controls ManagerIdm Partners Jul 2008 - Mar 2016Brisbane, AustraliaEstablishing corporate plans, procedures, systems and tools for the project controls functions of IDM Partners, including client engagement and provision of functional support across the suite of IDM projects. -
Project Controls Manager - Arrow Energy Lng ProjectArrow Energy Jun 2009 - Jan 2011Brisbane, AustraliaLeading the Arrow Energy project controls team during the pre-execution phases of a multi-billion dollar coal seam gas to LNG project. -
Project Controls Manager - Kunioon Coal ProjectTarong Energy Aug 2008 - Jun 2009Brisbane, AustraliaLeading the project controls team to develop an updated and optimised business case for the development of an A$400 million coal mine near Kingaroy North West of Brisbane. This greenfield project involved the development of an open cut coal mine and all associated infrastructure including coal transport via a 16 km long overland conveyor to the existing Tarong Power Station.
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Project Controls Manager - Hidden Valley Gold ProjectHarmony Gold Jul 2006 - Jul 2008Brisbane, AustraliaProject Controls Manager for the Owner’s team during the execution phase of an A$800 million gold mine. The Hidden Valley Gold Project involved the construction and commissioning of Harmony Gold’s first greenfield mine, operating at 4.2Mtpa over a nominal mine life of 10 years. -
Senior Cost Engineer - Dalrymple Bay Coal Terminal Expansion – Stage 7Hatch Sep 2005 - Jun 2006Brisbane, AustraliaSenior cost engineer for the execution phase of a A$900M project to expand the existing Dalrymple Bay coal facility to include a new rail loop, additional conveyors, new and upgraded stacker reclaimers and an additional outloading berth. -
Project Controls EngineerHatch Mar 2002 - Aug 2005Brisbane, AustraliaAll aspects of project controls from pre-feasibility through to construction for the Yabulu Extension Project in Townsville QLD. The extension to the existing nickel refinery allowed the simultaneous import and processing of lateritic ores and a high-grade hydroxide intermediate.
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What company does Mike Wells, Cppd work for?
Mike Wells, Cppd works for Queensland Hydro
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Mike Wells, Cppd's current role is Managing Director - 3U Consulting.
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Mike Wells, Cppd attended Queensland University Of Technology.
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