Costs Down Revenue Up (CDRU) is one of Australia’s fastest growing ICT / BPO strategy-sourcing-transformation delivery consultancy firms. CDRU provides business advisory, consulting and implementation services to large, complex enterprises or public sector organisations driving sustainable cost reduction initiatives. CDRU are a client ‘buy side’ partner that is vendor independent, with capability to manage complex client programs of work, with risk sharing approaches that align to agreed… Show more Costs Down Revenue Up (CDRU) is one of Australia’s fastest growing ICT / BPO strategy-sourcing-transformation delivery consultancy firms. CDRU provides business advisory, consulting and implementation services to large, complex enterprises or public sector organisations driving sustainable cost reduction initiatives. CDRU are a client ‘buy side’ partner that is vendor independent, with capability to manage complex client programs of work, with risk sharing approaches that align to agreed client business outcomes.Client EngagementsDowner EDI (Information Technology Outsourcing Program)Patrick was the Commercial Manager for a major Information Technology Outsourcing Program for Downer EDI. The key drivers for the program were to uplift Downer’s capability in the areas of IT Security and IT Service Integration and Management, and move to a flexible and scalable IT Operating Model.Primary duties were to manage the commercial sourcing stream using the CDRU “USP” framework, and to put in place a master services agreement and schedules.RACV (ICT Sourcing & Transition Program)Patrick was engaged across an extensive ICT Sourcing & Transition program incorporating Infrastructure Services, CRM and Product Platform for RACV. Primary duties were management of Sourcing stream deliverables utilizing the CDRU “USP” framework & principles. Show less

Short term part-time role to put a master agreement and Statements of Work in place for the acquisition and implementation of Self Checkout machines into Target Stores, starting with a Pilot project and then proceeding to a full rollout.

Head of IT Procurement• Managed a team of 5 IT procurement managers in the successful delivery of all tenders, direct negotiations and contract renewals for Coles Supermarkets, Coles Express, Liquor, flybuys and Coles Online. The scope of work included software, hardware, cloud services, telecommunications, professional services and outsourcing, which addressed a budget of over $500m.• Managed the major IT submissions to the Coles Directors forum for approval of procurement… Show more Head of IT Procurement• Managed a team of 5 IT procurement managers in the successful delivery of all tenders, direct negotiations and contract renewals for Coles Supermarkets, Coles Express, Liquor, flybuys and Coles Online. The scope of work included software, hardware, cloud services, telecommunications, professional services and outsourcing, which addressed a budget of over $500m.• Managed the major IT submissions to the Coles Directors forum for approval of procurement approach and funding. Show less

* Conducted a review of expenditure against FY11 Infotech Opex budget, realising cost savings of around 15% for FY12. This included renegotiation of existing contracts, termination of some contracts, and rationalising the number of vendors used.* Negotiated and established new contracts in areas such as hardware maintenance, software purchase and maintenance, hosted services, capacity planning managed service and asset management software and services.* Facilitated tender processes for… Show more * Conducted a review of expenditure against FY11 Infotech Opex budget, realising cost savings of around 15% for FY12. This included renegotiation of existing contracts, termination of some contracts, and rationalising the number of vendors used.* Negotiated and established new contracts in areas such as hardware maintenance, software purchase and maintenance, hosted services, capacity planning managed service and asset management software and services.* Facilitated tender processes for critical IT services, eg. Server supply, build and maintenance; network hardware and software maintenance; AV/VC equipment supply and support.* Liaised with Telstra procurement and vendor management groups to ensure Sensis gained maximum benefits from leveraging Telstra contracts and agreements. * Developed and implemented a Vendor Management Framework to govern all interaction with IT vendors across all IT Business Units. The framework was endorsed and utilised by all IT GMs. Show less

* Prepared and conducted reviews of Sensis IT and Business projects to promote effective project management practice.* Assessed the outcomes from project reviews to provide improvements to Sensis project management processes and templates.* Prepared and conducted Risk Workshops for Sensis projects to assist Project Managers in planning for, and managing risk mitigation. * Developed and implemented quality and project management processes for Sensis projects to ensure consistent… Show more * Prepared and conducted reviews of Sensis IT and Business projects to promote effective project management practice.* Assessed the outcomes from project reviews to provide improvements to Sensis project management processes and templates.* Prepared and conducted Risk Workshops for Sensis projects to assist Project Managers in planning for, and managing risk mitigation. * Developed and implemented quality and project management processes for Sensis projects to ensure consistent, repeatable delivery. * Managed projects to implement Program Management Office initiatives. Show less

* Managed the development and implementation of risks and issues management processes for the IT Services Program Office, initially for use on the Academic Management System (AMS) Programmes.* Developed the Programme Management Charters for the two major AMS Programmes, the AMS Maintenance Programme and the AMS Re-Implementation Programme.

Commercial & Financial Management• Managed financial and administration matters to ensure TATE’s efficient business operation, including financial reporting, budget control, accounts payable, accounts receivable, R&D grant submissions, contract preparation and review, proposal preparation and review, supplier management, and staff recruitment.Project Management* Managed the development and implementation of a number of major projects for TATE customers, including Texas Utilities… Show more Commercial & Financial Management• Managed financial and administration matters to ensure TATE’s efficient business operation, including financial reporting, budget control, accounts payable, accounts receivable, R&D grant submissions, contract preparation and review, proposal preparation and review, supplier management, and staff recruitment.Project Management* Managed the development and implementation of a number of major projects for TATE customers, including Texas Utilities Australia (TXU), Latrobe University and Sensis. Quality Management* Managed the development and implementation of a Quality Management System for TATE and achieved certification to ISO 9000 standardsBusiness Consulting* Conducted a number of consulting engagements for customers including Department of Defence, TXU Networks, Optus and Telstra.* Led and participated in many pre-sales campaigns, developing proposals and tender responses.Training* Planned, designed, developed and delivered Quality Management System training sessions for TATE staff.* Designed, developed and conducted training workshops for application teams and Year 2000 coordinators across Telstra and IBM GSA. Show less