A career, which has followed two core strands:- Solution Delivery Manager And Business Architect; strong technical and business change expertise, driving complex application solutions, service delivery and business transformation- IT Director in a number of senior management posts; responsibilities for setting up, running and transforming large IT teams, strategic development, implementing change Both strands based on common foundations:- Shaping and leading transition and transformation programmes, enabled by technology and focused on delivery of strategic business outcomes- Skilled in understanding complex business problems and offering creative solutions- Working within challenging time frames and levels of uncertainty to deliver fit for purpose solutions- Strong commercial skills, with the ability to communicate clearly on technology and service issues at CxO level- Effective liaison, negotiation and positive relationship building with stakeholders at all levels- Facilitation and dispute resolution, trouble shooting and assurance- Strategic thinking, but at the same time pragmatic and tactical, often hands-on- Building, managing and motivating cross functional teams in delivering practical, outcome-focused solutions- Demonstrating clear leadership and the ability to influence and persuade- Contract and supplier management experience. Business case development and complex procurement support, including OJEU Competitive Dialogue