Peter Major

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Portfolio, Programme and Project Management Expert and trainer - experienced Assurance, Audit and Inspection Lead and trainer at P J Major Consultancy @
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United Kingdom, United Kingdom
About Peter Major

A portfolio, programme, project and assurance expert with significant experience of senior operational management and in the delivery of programme and projects (300K to £100M+), including high profile public service, crime reduction, community safety and construction initiatives for the Home Office, the Police, Fire Service, Central and Local Government. A GMPP High Risk Review Team leader (75+ Reviews). Programme/Project Delivery Advisor (PPM expert) currently based in IPA. He is an authority on the assurance of major programmes and projects (provision of support, advice and challenge) of high risk GMPP programmes (Examples - HS2, HMCTS Reform, Common Platform, MoJ FITS, UnITy, Lightening 2, Future Maritime Services Strategy, HMCTS Reform, ESMCP, the HO EU Portfolio, 10k Prison places, etc.). Acts as a NED for 15 HO/MoJ programmes. IPA lead for all HO/MoJ EU Exit Transition PPM activity. (FBIS/EU Settlement Scheme, Independent Monitoring Authority (IMA), etc.). The IPA senior RTL/RTM trainer. He is an experienced Stakeholder manager having whilst a PD in various national programmes effectively gained senior and operational stakeholder buy-in, from over 60 organisations. He created, implemented and managed 3 national Police standards (Crime and incident recording and Call-handling). He also managed the use and introduction of various performance management models into the Police and Fire Service, and Central and Local Government. He Has delivered various international benchmarking initiatives. Whilst in the Fire Service he managed the development and implementation of a series community safety strategies (led to a 23% increase in customer satisfaction and 46% increase in service delivery). Whilst in Local Government he managed the delivery of various Highways and Public Realm initiatives (£50m+). This involved the Introduction of core Programme Management approaches, a significant change in organisational approach and up to 200% reduction in costs. He has managed teams of over 300 people and developed effective relationships with senior clients including the Home Secretary’s, Junior Ministers, Council Leaders and Chief Officers. He is DV security cleared

Peter Major's Current Company Details
P J Major Consultancy

P J Major Consultancy

Portfolio, Programme and Project Management Expert and trainer - experienced Assurance, Audit and Inspection Lead and trainer at P J Major Consultancy
Peter Major Work Experience Details
  • P J Major Consultancy
    Programme And Project Management Expert And Experienced Assurance Lead
    P J Major Consultancy Aug 2021 - Present
    Hampshire, England, United Kingdom
    Providing advice, guidance, support and if required challenge in relation to Portfolio, Programme and Project management
  • Infastructure And Projects Authority
    Operations Lead - Programme/Project Specialist And P/P Assurance Expert
    Infastructure And Projects Authority May 2014 - Aug 2021
    Cabinet Office 1 Horse Guards
    Cabinet Office – Infrastructure and Projects Authority (IPA) - formally the Major Projects Authority - May 2014 - Operations Lead:- Programme/Project Assurance lead and specialist within the IPA ‘Home Office, Ministry of Justice and Security Cluster. His advice on a broad spectrum of programme/project based issues is sought both by senior Cabinet office colleagues, Departments and programme personnel. IPA lead for 12 Government Major Projects Portfolio (GMPP) Programmes such as Home Office Biometrics Programme and HMCTS Reform, Common Platform, etc. A GMPP High Risk Review Team Leader/Member (25+ - HS2, FITS, Schengen 2, Care.data, HMPO Transformation, UnITy, etc.) and trainer. Through robust challenge and effective engagement he has facilitated the re-baseline of HMCTS Reform (more realistic schedule, the creation of a cost contingency and a fundamental change to the MoJ operating model) and MoJ Future Information Technology Services (FITS) – (Change of the SRO, move to a more effective delivery approach, etc.) Briefing and working directly with Senior Civil Servants (John Manzoni, Tony Meggs, Matthew Coats, etc.) to drive continuous improvement. Leads or plays a key role on various IPA initiatives (Lessons learnt and Good Practice, GMPP refresh and Review Team leader and Member training ).
  • Infastructure And Projects Authority
    Strategic Delivery Advisor
    Infastructure And Projects Authority May 2014 - Aug 2021
    Cabinet Office - Whitehall - London
    Programme and Project Delivery expert
  • Ipa - Cabinet Office
    Programme/Project Delivery Advisor Within Ipa
    Ipa - Cabinet Office May 2014 - Aug 2021
    London, England, United Kingdom
  • Ipa - Cabinet Office
    Programme/Project Delivery Advisor Within Ipa
    Ipa - Cabinet Office May 2014 - Aug 2021
    London, England, United Kingdom
  • Ipa - Cabinet Office
    Programme/Project Delivery Advisor Within Ipa
    Ipa - Cabinet Office May 2014 - Aug 2021
    London, England, United Kingdom
  • Bucks County Council
    High Wycombe Town Centre Master Plan And Southern Quadrant Transport Strategy Programme Manager
    Bucks County Council Jun 2013 - May 2014
    Aylesbury And High Wycombe
    Buckinghamshire County Council June 2013 – May 2014 High Wycombe Town Centre Master Plan and Southern Quadrant Transport Strategy Programme Manager – (Combined cost of £40 million) :- In a very short period of time (5 months) and with no previous knowledge or experience of the Highway and Public realm improvement environment, successfully delivered a number of impressive outputs/outcomes: obtained planning permission in a challenging environment for 2 links of a £10 million bypass, brought the delivery of two public realm projects back on line, gained finances to bridge a significant funding gap and ensured that governance structures and delivery processes were in place to assure effective and timely delivery. His challenge of the in-house commercial processes led to cost savings of over 200%. Commended by all involved for his Project Management delivery skills and for how he drove change, brought partners together and ensured timely delivery.
  • Bucks Fire And Rescue Service
    Community Safety Manager/Co-Ordinator - Project Manager
    Bucks Fire And Rescue Service Sep 2011 - Apr 2013
    High Wycombe - Bucks Fire And Rescue Service
    Bucks Fire Service: Sept 2011 to April 2013 - Community Safety Co-ordinator/ManagerCo-ordinated and managed all community safety activity within the High Wycombe Fire Station area and where appropriate countywide. Developed and implemented various operational and community plans including a 3-year business plan, a joint community safety plan and a sponsorship and income generation policy. Presented to diverse bodies, including schools, neighbourhood groups, Mosques and local authorities - up to 500 attendees. Managed stakeholder relationships relating to the introduction of community and partnership-based initiatives. Coached senior management in the appropriate use of various PPM tools and techniques. Introduced and managed a portfolio (5) of joint agency programmes. Utilised contemporary management techniques to support cultural change. His introduction of good practice and challenge to organisational culture, led to a 46% in crease in performance and a 23% increase in customer satisfaction.
  • Metropolitan Police
    Police Superintendent Senior Programme/Project Manager
    Metropolitan Police Aug 2009 - Nov 2010
    London, United Kingdom
    Various roles and at various ranks -1980-2010 -Police Superintendent – Review Manager - London, 2009-2010: Reviewed all aspects of a policy and process review of the Service’s competency-based assessment system for promotion to police sergeant and inspector. Secured acceptance and delivery of all recommendations. Performed ongoing advisory role on developments in police contact management for Home Office, Association of Chief Police Officers (ACPO) and NIPA.
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  • National Improving Policing Agency
    Programme Director
    National Improving Policing Agency Jul 2007 - Aug 2009
    Westminister
    National Contact Management Programme Director: National Improving Policing Agency (NPIA), Westminster, London • 2007-2009 - Assumed role of national authority on police/public contact management whilst on secondment to the NIPA. Had a mandate to align the police service customer contact standard with public and private sector best practice. Spearheaded creation and implementation of a single national contact management standard across all police forces. Designed a governance structure incorporating steering and working groups and oversaw management of Central Government and related stakeholder organisations. Held line management responsibility for 8 senior managers and a programme management office team of 15 personnel. Established a high-level steering group and chaired various working groups. Working to the Home Secretary, led work to create the Policing Pledge (series of service commitments to the public aligned to a performance management data set)
  • Home Office - Police Standards Unit
    National Incident And Call-Handling Standard Programme Director
    Home Office - Police Standards Unit Apr 2003 - Jul 2007
    Westminister
    Led 2 major programmes within the Home Office Police Standards Unit - National Standard for Incident Recording and National Call Handling Standards. Supervised a senior project management team and oversaw an operating budget of £4M. Coordinated and managed the involvement of high profile stakeholders, including the Deputy Prime Minister’s Office, Ofcom, Audit Commission, and 43 police forces. Played a lead role in development of national police performance measures and directed creation of standards and policies relating to police customer service policies. Managed a benchmarking initiative with the FBI and Boston Police. Continued as a member of the EIP executive committee.
  • Home Office - Research, Development And Statistics
    National Crime Recording Programme Manager
    Home Office - Research, Development And Statistics Feb 2001 - Apr 2003
    Westminster
    Seconded to the Research, Development and Statistics Office (RDS) where he programme-managed the effective delivery of 78 review recommendations of the RDS Review of Crime Stats and HMIC ‘On the Record’ reports. Devised governance structures, created a PMO and provided action plan training to 26 central Government units. Headed numerous steering/working groups, oversaw successful participation of over 60 different organisations and supervised the procurement and ongoing use of consultants. Delivered, in a very challenging environment, the Nation Crime Recording Standard. Formally commended by the Police Minister, various chief Officers and senior civil servants. Led development and implementation of the 2001 EIP conference in Manchester attended by the Police Minister, 350 senior police officers and managers from over 40 countries. Achieved universal support for creation of a Chief Officer post responsible for crime recording, the Force Crime Registrar’s post within all forces and project managed the delivery of post holder training (Provided actual training in key areas).
  • Metropolitan Police - Camden Borough
    Chief Inspector Information And Review
    Metropolitan Police - Camden Borough Sep 1999 - Feb 2001
    Camden
    Created the Borough’s Annual Business Plans and the multi agency Crime and Disorder Strategy. Performed senior role in critical/major incidents and public order events. Led the creation and on-going management of the Borough Audit and inspection regime, which was adopted across the MPS. This included the creation of the Borough Audit and Review team. Spearheaded development of the 3-year joint partner agency Crime Reduction Strategy and multi-agency Drugs and Alcohol Action Team plan. Continued as a member of the EIPN Committee.
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  • Metropolitan Police
    Chief Inspector/Inspector. Quality Performance & Policy Unit, 1997-1999
    Metropolitan Police Apr 1997 - Jan 1999
    New Scotland Yard
    Devised and project managed the creation of the MPS manual of Quality Tools and Techniques, the MPS Four Level Audit and Inspection process, and the MPS Performance Management system. Led the adoption of EFQM/Business Excellence by the MPS. Managed 144 unit assessments and held the ‘Change Manager’ post for the Corporate Assessment, which led to an HR strategy based on the BT strategy and other key deliverables/changes. Co-founded of the European Improving Policing Network (EIPN), worked with Dutch Police to create a European ‘Good Practice’ database and set up a exchange/benchmarking initiative between Southwark and South Amsterdam. Set up an exchange protocol between the MPS and the Dutch Police ‘Colourful Core’ which led to MPS Diversity Positive Action Plan and the introduction OF Police Community Safety Officers. Worked with Cabinet Office, Ministers and the CO of TNT Alan Jones, to introduce EFQM into the Public Sector.
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  • Metropolitan Poilice
    Police Officer
    Metropolitan Poilice Aug 1980 - Jun 1996
    London, United Kingdom
    Career Note: served from 1980 – 1996 in different ranks in various operational roles including Public Order, Training, Drugs Squad, Obscene Publications, and 24/7 Response Policing.

Peter Major Skills

Program Management Stakeholder Management Governance Public Sector Change Management Policy Project Management Project Delivery Stakeholder Engagement Prince2 Strategy Government Agile And Waterfall Methodologies Auditing Process Engineering Risk Management Benchmarking Public Policy

Peter Major Education Details

  • Civil Service College, Sunningdale, Ascot
    Civil Service College, Sunningdale, Ascot
    Degree Equivilant
  • Civil Service College
    Civil Service College
    Merit
  • West London College
    West London College
    Merit
  • North Oxon Tech College
    North Oxon Tech College
    Physics And Chemistry
  • Drayton School, Banbury
    Drayton School, Banbury
    General
  • Key Training
    Key Training
    Certificate In Process Mapping And Engineering
  • Home Office
    Home Office
    Project Management
  • Tqmi
    Tqmi
    Management Model
  • Key Training
    Key Training
    Consultancy
  • Tqmi
    Tqmi
    Data Analysis And Performance Management
  • Various Locations
    Various Locations
    Programme And Project Management

Frequently Asked Questions about Peter Major

What company does Peter Major work for?

Peter Major works for P J Major Consultancy

What is Peter Major's role at the current company?

Peter Major's current role is Portfolio, Programme and Project Management Expert and trainer - experienced Assurance, Audit and Inspection Lead and trainer at P J Major Consultancy.

What schools did Peter Major attend?

Peter Major attended Civil Service College, Sunningdale, Ascot, Civil Service College, West London College, North Oxon Tech College, Drayton School, Banbury, Key Training, Home Office, Tqmi, Key Training, Tqmi, Various Locations.

What skills is Peter Major known for?

Peter Major has skills like Program Management, Stakeholder Management, Governance, Public Sector, Change Management, Policy, Project Management, Project Delivery, Stakeholder Engagement, Prince2, Strategy, Government.

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