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Peterborough, United Kingdom

Oxford

Oxford And Menen - Belgium

Initially engaged to project manage the implementation of Microsoft Navision within You Build, a Joint Venture company within the Grafton Group, based in Menen, West Flanders, Belgium.The role involved the development of a project plan, establishment of a Project Steering Board and management and monitoring progress of implementation tasks to migrate a number of Builders Merchants branches onto Navision.After implementation, I was appointed as Project Manager to assist with package… Show more Initially engaged to project manage the implementation of Microsoft Navision within You Build, a Joint Venture company within the Grafton Group, based in Menen, West Flanders, Belgium.The role involved the development of a project plan, establishment of a Project Steering Board and management and monitoring progress of implementation tasks to migrate a number of Builders Merchants branches onto Navision.After implementation, I was appointed as Project Manager to assist with package selection the development of a business case to establish a new Trading system and Finance systems for the Group.After the development and submission of a business case, the Grafton Board approved a programme including the development and implementation of a new core business system platform based upon Dynamics AX2012.I am currently managing the development and implementation of the Finance components of the programme. Show less

Peterborough And Shanghai, China

Engaged with AB Agri to develop a Target Operating Model for a new Business to Business operation in Shanghai, China. The assignment involved engaging with the key stakeholders for the B2B business and through a series of interviews, investigations, and analysis draft a target operating model for the new business. The Target Operating Model included:• details on processes through the development of cross functional flowcharts• data through the development of a logical data… Show more Engaged with AB Agri to develop a Target Operating Model for a new Business to Business operation in Shanghai, China. The assignment involved engaging with the key stakeholders for the B2B business and through a series of interviews, investigations, and analysis draft a target operating model for the new business. The Target Operating Model included:• details on processes through the development of cross functional flowcharts• data through the development of a logical data structure• new organisation structure• target applications architecture• An analysis of the readiness of the organisation to adopt the new model• Risks and issues The resulting model was then presented to the key stakeholders and Senior management from the UK. Show less

Lonon And Paris

Project Managing a number of AX projects including the full life cycle project for the Implementation of AX2009 Financials for the French Subsidiary in Paris.The main activity was the implementation of AX in France and the role involved:• Development and approval of systems architecture and then a business case for the projects arising including the implementation of AX.• Establishment and operation of a Project Board with membership from the U.K., France and… Show more Project Managing a number of AX projects including the full life cycle project for the Implementation of AX2009 Financials for the French Subsidiary in Paris.The main activity was the implementation of AX in France and the role involved:• Development and approval of systems architecture and then a business case for the projects arising including the implementation of AX.• Establishment and operation of a Project Board with membership from the U.K., France and Australia.• Running requirements gathering workshops with the end user team in Paris to define and agree requirements. • Agreement for the supply of software and services with Microsoft VAR.• Quality Assurance including reviewing of Functional Requirements Documents, Technical Specification Documents.• Management of project team resources to:o Specify and agree business requirements and processeso Design and build Interfaceso Design and Build data migration routineso Write and execute User Acceptance Test Planso Transition to live operation.• Monitoring of actual spend against budget and reporting of progress including costs and work packages to the Steering Board on a regular basis.• Co-ordination with Microsoft VAR consultants for the delivery of services as agreed in the contract• Close management of User Acceptance test cycles in Paris and the management of the resolution of defects.The project was completed and implemented successfully in October 2012. Show less

Sheffield, United Kingdom

Process and Systems review of HR systems for one of the companies lead local Government clients

North East England

The full project life-cycle role involved the Project Management of the implementation of a Finance and HR system for the Finance Shared Service Centre and HR Shared Service Centres located in Middlesbrough, Cleveland. This included developing best practice processes both with Finance and HR including Payables, Receivables, General Ledger, Cashbook, Fixed Assets, VAT, Starters, Leavers, Rewards and Benefits and Learning and Development. The role involved:• Development and approval… Show more The full project life-cycle role involved the Project Management of the implementation of a Finance and HR system for the Finance Shared Service Centre and HR Shared Service Centres located in Middlesbrough, Cleveland. This included developing best practice processes both with Finance and HR including Payables, Receivables, General Ledger, Cashbook, Fixed Assets, VAT, Starters, Leavers, Rewards and Benefits and Learning and Development. The role involved:• Development and approval of a business case for the project.• Establishment of a Project Board, development of a PID and seeking approval of project plans for the analysis, design, development, testing and implementation of the AX solution.• Running requirements gathering workshops with the end user teams to define and agree best practise business processes and requirements across the Finance and HR functions.• Contract negotiation and agreement for the supply of software and services with Microsoft VAR.• Quality Assurance including reviewing of Functional Requirements Documents, Technical Specification Documents, work instructions etc.• Management of project team resources to:o Specify, procure install and commission hardwareo Specify and agree business requirements and processeso Design and build Interfaceso Design and Build data migration routineso Write and execute User Acceptance Test Planso Transition to live operation .• Monitoring of actual spend against budget and reporting of progress including costs and work packages to the Steering Board on a regular basis.• Co-ordination with Microsoft VAR consultants for the delivery of services as agreed in the contract. Show less

Peterborough, United Kingdom

Initially recruited as Project Manager to specify, evaluate, procure, develop, install and implement Microsoft Dynamics AX (Commtrader) within the Central Finance Function of Ab Agri. The role involved the full project life cycle from developing Request for Proposal; tender evaluation and selection; through contract negotiation and finalisation; development; testing and pilot system implementation. The pilot system for the ABF Shared Service Centre was implemented in August 2008.… Show more Initially recruited as Project Manager to specify, evaluate, procure, develop, install and implement Microsoft Dynamics AX (Commtrader) within the Central Finance Function of Ab Agri. The role involved the full project life cycle from developing Request for Proposal; tender evaluation and selection; through contract negotiation and finalisation; development; testing and pilot system implementation. The pilot system for the ABF Shared Service Centre was implemented in August 2008. The assignment was extended to project manage the implementation of Dynamics AX in another division of Ab Agri. The project involved a transfer from the incumbent PM to develop and gain project board approval for a plan to build, test and implement a heavily customised AX system across 140 users in head office, 4 regional offices nationwide and 14 feed blend plants. The role involved:• Development of project plans for the testing and implementation of the AX solution.• Running workshops to define and agree business processes and requirements across the Operations and Finance functions.• The management of project team resources to plan and execute unit tests • The planning and execution of User Acceptance Testing in a ‘Model Office’ environment• Management of Microsoft VAR to ensure the correct prioritisation and scheduling of software fixes developed offshore• Briefing Steering Board members on project progress and risks, including Group IS Director, Divisional Managing Director and Divisional Finance Director• Management of data migration activities to migrate data from (two) legacy systems• Management of issues ensuring correct prioritisation and resolution of issues Show less

Lichfield

Part time role managing the implementation of Oracle IProcurement across the authority. The role covered the full life cycle from developing a fixed price proposal, through requirements gathering, systems development and configuration, testing, training, implementation and post implementation support.

Redcar

Part time role providing Consultancy on the support and enhancement of Oracle iProcurement and Accounts Payable across the Authority. The role included managing out-sourced service providers to support changes within the procure to pay cycle and liaison with Oracle Support and BPO support team in Newport on enhancement and fixes.

Accrington

Project Management of the training workstream of an Oracle ERP implementation for this large I.T. wholesale FMCG organisation. The role involved the development of a training strategy and once approved the management of the resources to:• Develop training materials including workbooks, quick reference cards etc.• Establish and run workshops for the review and approval of materials.• Design and schedule training courses for end users• Create data for training courses• QA the… Show more Project Management of the training workstream of an Oracle ERP implementation for this large I.T. wholesale FMCG organisation. The role involved the development of a training strategy and once approved the management of the resources to:• Develop training materials including workbooks, quick reference cards etc.• Establish and run workshops for the review and approval of materials.• Design and schedule training courses for end users• Create data for training courses• QA the delivery of training. Show less

Coventry, United Kingdom

Responsible for managing all aspects of the Councils programme to upgrade and develop Oracle Financials, including the implementation of iProcurement and Receivables.Phase 1 involved the redesign of the Chart of Accounts and the re-implementation of the core ERP modules, GL, AP and Cash Management.Phase 2 involved the implementation of Oracle I-Procurement, including restructuring of Accounts Payable from 6 individual directorate teams into a single shared service centre… Show more Responsible for managing all aspects of the Councils programme to upgrade and develop Oracle Financials, including the implementation of iProcurement and Receivables.Phase 1 involved the redesign of the Chart of Accounts and the re-implementation of the core ERP modules, GL, AP and Cash Management.Phase 2 involved the implementation of Oracle I-Procurement, including restructuring of Accounts Payable from 6 individual directorate teams into a single shared service centre. Phase 3 of the project involved replacing the in-house Sundry Debtors system with Oracle Receivables. The project included requirements gathering, gap analysis, solutions design, conference room pilot, design / build of interfaces, system testing, user testing, implementation, post implementation support and enhancement.Consultancy on Business Process Mapping and BPR to ensure that maximum benefit was derived from the implementation of I-Procurement and process improvements were made. Show less

Responsible for managing the development of a custom built Client/Server application for the renewal and administration of TV Licensing and the associated Data Warehouse on behalf of the BBC.

Responsible for managing of multiple development projects enhancing the organisations credit card application processing / decisioning system (VECTUS).