Project Managing Security changes across Gamma Group

Integrating acquired organisations and driving strategic change activities across the business.

Managing transformational change programme across the organisation.

Implement and manage process for managing all requests for change ensuring alignment with product vision and corporate strategy, from initial assessment through to release into production and handover into 'business as usual'.

ITSM PM within iPSL’s ICS Programme supporting industry-wide cheque Image Clearing System (ICS), performing PM activities for core project team of 20 colleagues including definition of project scope, creation and management of delivery plans, management of budget and associated resource plans, identification and management of dependencies, assumptions, risks, issues, and stakeholder management. Other key activities include:- Identification and management of activities to enable… Show more ITSM PM within iPSL’s ICS Programme supporting industry-wide cheque Image Clearing System (ICS), performing PM activities for core project team of 20 colleagues including definition of project scope, creation and management of delivery plans, management of budget and associated resource plans, identification and management of dependencies, assumptions, risks, issues, and stakeholder management. Other key activities include:- Identification and management of activities to enable smooth transition of new infrastructure and systems into IT BAU Support alongside Legacy products, including changes to IT Target Operating Model, knowledge transfer activities and policy / procedure changes e.g. changes and proving of IT DR Invocation plans. - Implementation of new IT Event Management tools (e.g. MicroSoft SCOM) and associated processes for new products and infrastructure.- Introduction of new strategic approach for User Access Management, analysis and creation of suitable role profiles and associated user provisioning at each project delivery sub-phase from multiple testing stages to live implementation.- Identification and implementation of BMC Remedy tool changes (e.g. Categories for new products) and associated procedure changes. Show less

Supporting FCO's Technology Overhaul programme, looking to deliver reliable, resilient and easy to use technology across the global network.

PM and PMO activities supporting global security transformation programmes.

Oversight of day to day IT Service Delivery from various Primary Sub Contractors alongside project managing major IT Transformation Programme across AirTanker.

• Managed a number of business critical projects within the Insurance Division, including the SWIP divestment programme and the remodelling of the IT support function for Luxembourg. • Engaged with key business and technical stakeholders to support the initial architecture design activities.• Established the forecast budget (c£6.5 million), resource requirements and timescales for completion.• Acted as the main point of contact for all risks and issues associated with the projects… Show more • Managed a number of business critical projects within the Insurance Division, including the SWIP divestment programme and the remodelling of the IT support function for Luxembourg. • Engaged with key business and technical stakeholders to support the initial architecture design activities.• Established the forecast budget (c£6.5 million), resource requirements and timescales for completion.• Acted as the main point of contact for all risks and issues associated with the projects. • Delivered IT changes to OLAS General Ledger 2 months ahead of schedule, enabling business testing to complete before the critical year end.• Represented IT at programme governance meetings, including IT progress updates and IT impact assessment. Show less

• Led the IT elements of the transfer of LBG’s OEICs and Life and Pension funds to State Street platforms.• Designed and implemented plans to transfer an in-house IT developed fund price distribution system. • Determined the steps required to allow Lloyds’ hosted State Street applications to be decommissioned.• Renegotiated contracts with 3 external IT suppliers to achieve cost savings of c£620,000 p.a.

• Completed a Master’s (MSc) Degree in IT Service Management. • Achieved A- mark for dissertation; was awarded a Distinction overall for Master’s Degree.• Qualified as an ISEB Prince2 Accredited Practitioner in project management.

• Provided robust service management on business critical projects impacting the division’s Finance and eCommerce systems. • Engaged with programme managers to facilitate planning on major projects; advised on sensitive areas. • Initiated a formal review process to assess risks relating to a suite of regulatory Solvency II projects. • Put in place robust plans and procedures to mitigate risks underpinned by balanced scorecard reporting.• Supported movement of Investment… Show more • Provided robust service management on business critical projects impacting the division’s Finance and eCommerce systems. • Engaged with programme managers to facilitate planning on major projects; advised on sensitive areas. • Initiated a formal review process to assess risks relating to a suite of regulatory Solvency II projects. • Put in place robust plans and procedures to mitigate risks underpinned by balanced scorecard reporting.• Supported movement of Investment Accounting systems and business processes to other business functions. Show less

• Managed the end-to-end delivery of IT services through internal and external suppliers to UK Finance business. • Rapidly resolved problems relating to an unstable, mission-critical Fund Accounting system. • Reported on IT service related risks with reference to regulations such as Sarbanes Oxley; gained business support on a range of mitigating actions.