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Melbourne, Vic, Au

Melbourne, Victoria, Australia

Lonsdale Solutions is a project delivery consultancy for mid large organisations across Technology, Digital and Business programs who are committed to guiding our customers to the right solution so that they can create and embrace new value.We understand that clients need more than just project delivery, they need project leadership. Our Consultants are dedicated professionals who adapt and lead. We are 100% committed to our clients and their agendas. Webelieve in taking a long term… Show more Lonsdale Solutions is a project delivery consultancy for mid large organisations across Technology, Digital and Business programs who are committed to guiding our customers to the right solution so that they can create and embrace new value.We understand that clients need more than just project delivery, they need project leadership. Our Consultants are dedicated professionals who adapt and lead. We are 100% committed to our clients and their agendas. Webelieve in taking a long term view of working together and our advice is always honest and independent. We are empathetic and provide focus, calm and expertise. We take pride in lifting the capability of our clients through the journey.For more information, please visit lonsdalesolutions.com.au Show less

Company Director and Principal of a boutique strategy delivery consultancy. Engaged by a range of organisations from entrepreneurial start-ups through to major corporations to plan and execute their key strategic goals. Recent projects include assistance with the development of electric vehicle technology, virtual gaming applications and service design in the health and services sectors.

Successfully delivered a key strategic initiative to unlock superior customer service across RACV's Leisure business. Leveraging the Salesforce platform and interfacing to multiple third-party systems to bring together a “Single View of the Customer” The project involved complex system integrations, a significant data cleansing and migration program.Was then involved in the initial scoping of a replacement ERP system followed by a business case and project initiation for another… Show more Successfully delivered a key strategic initiative to unlock superior customer service across RACV's Leisure business. Leveraging the Salesforce platform and interfacing to multiple third-party systems to bring together a “Single View of the Customer” The project involved complex system integrations, a significant data cleansing and migration program.Was then involved in the initial scoping of a replacement ERP system followed by a business case and project initiation for another Salesforce based product development project for the Roadside Assistance business group. Show less

Responsible for driving the procurement, vendor selection and implementation of a new Entitlements Calculation Engine (ECE) Solution. The ECE platform is responsible for determining the amount of payment that is due to any Australian citizen who receives a benefit from the Australian Government via Centrelink. The benefit calculation is determined by evaluating an individual’s circumstances against all benefit related legislation and departmental policies.The replacement of a 30… Show more Responsible for driving the procurement, vendor selection and implementation of a new Entitlements Calculation Engine (ECE) Solution. The ECE platform is responsible for determining the amount of payment that is due to any Australian citizen who receives a benefit from the Australian Government via Centrelink. The benefit calculation is determined by evaluating an individual’s circumstances against all benefit related legislation and departmental policies.The replacement of a 30 year old legacy platform that is so intrinsic to the payment of all Government benefits will require significant payment accuracy verification, migration planning and risk mitigation. Show less

Initially responsible for preparing the overall business case and undertaking the procurement and vendor selection process to choose a new cloud-based finance and HCM system. Was then engaged to help drive the implementation of the Salesforce CRM platform across the University. Planned and successfully implemented key student facing interactions to align with agreed customer journey maps.

Melbourne, Australia

Accountable for the delivery of key strategic projects and leading the project management and BA teams supporting the Enterprise & Wholesale business.

Melbourne Area, Australia

Accountable for delivering a major transformation program into the Letters and Mail Network. Areas of responsibility included:• Program managing the delivery of new mail sorting equipment across the four major mail sorting facilities in Australia. Included driving a major change program affecting a large unionised workforce• Contract negotiation and management of the integration of three major international equipment and software vendors into existing sites without impact to… Show more Accountable for delivering a major transformation program into the Letters and Mail Network. Areas of responsibility included:• Program managing the delivery of new mail sorting equipment across the four major mail sorting facilities in Australia. Included driving a major change program affecting a large unionised workforce• Contract negotiation and management of the integration of three major international equipment and software vendors into existing sites without impact to normal operations • Ensuring all key business case metrics were achieved including driving cost savings and managing total project spend• Board level reporting on program status and driving opportunities to maximise business benefit realisation Achievements• Key contributor to the development and Board level approval of two business cases to underpin the overall business transformation program.• Driving the on time delivery of all key program milestones, including vendor contract negotiation, design finalisation, site installation and operational use of the new mail processing machines.• Strategic planning for installation works and workforce changes across four sites and involving a team of over 100 project staff. Show less

Recruited on contract in a senior role reporting to the Technology Director for specific large scale infrastructure projects. Areas of responsibility included:• Program managing the delivery of all product offerings within Telstra’s business segment connecting to the National Broadband Network (NBN) and ensuring smooth service transition• Managing a portfolio of projects across the Enterprise Video market that focused on the infrastructure behind web content and broadcasting… Show more Recruited on contract in a senior role reporting to the Technology Director for specific large scale infrastructure projects. Areas of responsibility included:• Program managing the delivery of all product offerings within Telstra’s business segment connecting to the National Broadband Network (NBN) and ensuring smooth service transition• Managing a portfolio of projects across the Enterprise Video market that focused on the infrastructure behind web content and broadcasting across Australia• Provided leadership and direction managing a team of 13 Project Managers and a Support Office driving projects and programs valued between $20 and $100 millionAchievements • Key player in the rollout of the National Broadband Network (NBN) in Telstra which was the highest priority program of work at the time and involved significant senior stakeholder engagement and reporting up to CEO level. Successfully managed progressive rollout of 10 new NBN enabled business products.• Directed the delivery of a company first “bundled” product offering to their business market segment. “Digital Business” The program involved integrating separate products and packaging them as one. This was the first time Telstra successfully created a cross business bundled product.• Oversaw key project for the full refresh of the Digital Video Network across infrastructure deployment, seamless migration of all key TV broadcast stations, plus development of a bespoke control system and operating environment. Show less

Accountable for establishing a new business unit, with full P&L responsibility, to deliver the roll out of the Smart Meters valued in excess of $40 million over 4 years. Areas of responsibility included:• Building a team of 40 staff that were a mix of subcontract and permanent employees, including electricians, works dispatchers and a commercial manager • Driving financial management and planning with focus on, and processes covering financial tracking of revenue and costs… Show more Accountable for establishing a new business unit, with full P&L responsibility, to deliver the roll out of the Smart Meters valued in excess of $40 million over 4 years. Areas of responsibility included:• Building a team of 40 staff that were a mix of subcontract and permanent employees, including electricians, works dispatchers and a commercial manager • Driving financial management and planning with focus on, and processes covering financial tracking of revenue and costs • Monitoring of installation rates, dispatch and supervision of field based staff • Ensuring effective quality systems and processes including strict high risk OH&S framework• Relationship building with internal and external stakeholders Achievements• Successfully established the business unit and during this period achieved EBIT which was over forecast by targeting high value/high margin work and close cost control. • This role required strong management, cost control and communication skills given the competing program priorities of installation rates, cost and quality. Show less

Recruited to a senior role with responsibility for the design, installation, commissioning and transfer to operation of world leading automated materials handling and order picking equipment at the two centralised warehouses, one in Sydney and one in Melbourne.Areas of responsibility included:• Contract negotiation and signoff of both the project and maintenance contracts for the sites. Finalisation of electrical and mechanical designs with the European based supplier. Included full… Show more Recruited to a senior role with responsibility for the design, installation, commissioning and transfer to operation of world leading automated materials handling and order picking equipment at the two centralised warehouses, one in Sydney and one in Melbourne.Areas of responsibility included:• Contract negotiation and signoff of both the project and maintenance contracts for the sites. Finalisation of electrical and mechanical designs with the European based supplier. Included full ergonomic assessment & maintenance access review• Accountability for installation including OH&S compliance of the various contractors onsite. This included the provision of building services including civil, fire services, PA and light and power• Management of the commissioning team of 60 people, including undertaking full performance testing of the mechanical and IT systems• Post go-live support for each site, including setting operational KPI’s, managing the maintenance program, defect rectification, inventory control and staff training Achievements• Integration of the new technology into the overall Coles business. This including undertaking various trials of new transport media at stores and undertaking risk assessments and the necessary consultation process as required under the OH&S regulations.• The NSW site went live in June 2007 and the Vic site went live in Oct 2007. The completion of the programme in Oct 2007 met a forecast date that had remained unchanged for over two years. Show less

Engaged on contract by Telstra in a senior role for specific large scale infrastructure projects. Areas of responsibility included:• Managing the implementation of various infrastructure, product development & customer migration projects• Forecasting, monitoring and controlling all project spend in accordance with agreed budgets• Stakeholder engagement including regular reporting on project schedule, issue and risk status• Project resource forecasting, engagement… Show more Engaged on contract by Telstra in a senior role for specific large scale infrastructure projects. Areas of responsibility included:• Managing the implementation of various infrastructure, product development & customer migration projects• Forecasting, monitoring and controlling all project spend in accordance with agreed budgets• Stakeholder engagement including regular reporting on project schedule, issue and risk status• Project resource forecasting, engagement, training and ongoing team motivation Achievements• Driving the development of a world first activation and assurance application to manage Telstra’s IP network infrastructure. This system integrated various off the shelf software packages on the Tibco message bus and is controlled via a web based user interface. • Managed the installation of infrastructure into the Telstra Data Centre to support large capacity data storage. Included extensive co-ordination between various Telstra departments and external vendors.• Undertook a range of key customer service migrations involving critical infrastructure underpinning the banking, utilities and online search sectors which required extensive planning and risk management to ensure no service outages occurred. Show less

Reporting to the owners of the business and the focal point for any engineering decisions within the company. Provided technical direction to other staff and was involved with the day to day administration of the business.Areas of responsibility included:• Regularly dealing with clients on all levels from initial boardroom discussions through to the on-site operators. With occasional reference to the managing directors, major projects were quoted, designed and successfully… Show more Reporting to the owners of the business and the focal point for any engineering decisions within the company. Provided technical direction to other staff and was involved with the day to day administration of the business.Areas of responsibility included:• Regularly dealing with clients on all levels from initial boardroom discussions through to the on-site operators. With occasional reference to the managing directors, major projects were quoted, designed and successfully implemented • Sales generation, initial customer liaison and tender pricing, contract negotiation and signoff• Checking all designs for completeness, supervising drawing office staff and on-site project staff• Project management of major contracts including cost and schedule controlAchievements• Managing the manufacture, on-site installation and commissioning of a major feed mill project. This project was a recipient of a National Electrical Contractors Association (Vic) Award for Excellence. Show less

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