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25 year technology professional with a passion for delivery and execution. Builds and leads highly engaged teams that deliver key business initiatives at the program and portfolio management level. My competencies and strengths include:• Significant experience leading successful technology programs and projects up to $50m in budget, comprising specialist and cross functional teams of up to 100 staff spanning a broad range of technologies and supporting operating models.• Strategically focused, defining executable technology roadmaps aligned with organisational objectives. Keeps abreast of industry trends to drive competitive advantage, continuous improvement, and cost efficiencies.• Effective team leader with a strong focus on team connection and providing a highly engaged working environment that promotes enjoyment and professional development for staff.• Strong stakeholder management and communication skills with experience in relationship building across all levels of stakeholders, including C-suite executives.• Experienced in establishing and managing large investment slates and operating budgets. • Operational and support team lead experience with focus on meeting availability targets and recoverability in the event of crisis management.• Significant experience working with vendors, driving mutual value from contract engagement, and building strategic partnerships. Well established partner relationships across the domestic technology industry.

Listed skills include Stakeholder Management, Project Delivery, Pmo, Sdlc, and 20 others.