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Sydney, NSW, AU

Sydney, NSW, AU

AU

Manly, New South Wales, AU

Sydney, NSW, AU

• Completed initiation phase of the Essential 8 cybersecurity program, enhancing the bank's security posture against emerging threats.
• Conducted a comprehensive risk assessment and gap analysis to prioritise security control delivery strategy.
• Collaborated with cross-functional teams to define project scope, objectives, and deliverables for 29 work streams across Networks, Servers, End User and Vulnerability Management.
• Developed a detailed implementation plan, including timelines, resource allocation, and budget estimates.
• Managed vendor selection and procurement processes to acquire fit for purpose cybersecurity tools and technologies.
• Established KPIs and metrics to monitor program progress and compliance with organisational goals.

GB

• Directed a $13m Security portfolio, achieving on-budget delivery. Developed and secured approval for a $90m 5-year Cyber Strategy with local and global cyber leaders, improving program status from Red to Green.
• Management and oversight of 70 resources, including vendors, contractors, and global personnel, reporting to PwC CIO and Line of Service Directors.
• Obtained Governance Board approval for both Firmwide and Line of Service Risk Appetite Statements (RAS) and aligned Key Risk Indicators (KRI) with RAS and best practice guidance.
• Completed review of PwC Australia policy framework, providing recommendations for policy enhancements to align with firmwide risk objectives.
• Updated Target Operating Model with new Cyber Leadership roles (BISO, TISO & ITGRC), formalising responsibilities and reporting structures to transition Cyber Risk management from Program to Business as Usual (BAU).
• Implemented Cyber Awareness improvements for Executive Board members and Partners through Cyber Immersion programs and firmwide awareness campaigns.

Macquarie Park, NSW, AU

• Management of $5m Security portfolio including reporting, resourcing, finance and scheduling.
• Oversight of 20 resources covering Project Managers, Business Analysts, Solution Designers and Security Analysts.
• Reported to VP of Networks & Directors of Operational Support Systems, Cyber Governance and Infosec.
• Successfully managed high-visibility, enterprise-wide strategic security uplift to meet a government mandate. The scope comprised overhaul of Enterprise Security Onboarding processes and subsequent onboarding of.
• Utilised PROSCI Change Management process to overcome significant complexity due to data shortfalls, process maturity and training deficiencies, vendor challenges, structural changes, COVID impacts and resource.
• Managed the end-to-end implementation of Safeguard PIAM, Enterprise Windows 10, XenApp application virtualisation and an enterprise-wide overhaul of all Security Deviation processes.

Sydney, New South Wales, AU

• Reported to EM Culture and Business Solutions.
• Successfully recovered and re-baselined delivery of cultural transformation program targeted to deliver an enterprise - wide culture transformation program delivering a uniform mind set of values and behaviours to.
• Aligned requirements and delivery execution plans with multiple interdependent programs including a SAP SuccessFactors Program and a mandated APRA regulatory Risk Program, resetting the program back to Green status.
• Lead an international team of Vendors, Business Analysts, Solution Designers and Change Managers using a combination of waterfall and agile methodologies
• Managed 5 workstreams, including internal branding, performance reviews transition, standardised recognition platform development, culture measurement methodology, and brand assets update.

Sydney, NSW, AU

• Reported to CIO and Head of PMO.
• Executed end-to-end delivery of a replacement Data Warehouse for the enterprise Business Intelligence team, involving consolidation and classification of 1000+ reporting requirements across all functional areas. This.
• Led cross-functional teams of 20+ using a combination of waterfall and agile methodologies through MS Project and Azure DevOps.
• Managed end-to-end delivery of the Braintree/PayPal Payment Gateway solution, coordinating four concurrent vendors for a timely outcome.
• Improved the enterprise Project Management portal in collaboration with the PMO.
• Oversaw Business Intelligence team stand-ups and pipeline management.

Haymarket, New South Wales, AU

• Reported to Head of People & Culture to complete RFP and align Onboarding, Recruitment, and Employee Central processes with SAP SuccessFactors best practices.
• Led business requirements gathering and strategy development for HCM/HRIS roadmap, enhancing the employee lifecycle and user experience. Integrated Kronos MyTime, Chris21, Identity Access Management, ServiceNow.
• Managed vendor relationships, finances, risks, schedules, and a cross-functional team of Business & Process Analysts, Change Managers, and Solution Architects to ensure a fit-for-purpose solution and optimise business.

Sydney, NSW, AU

• Coordinated implementation of Kronos Advanced Scheduler across City of Sydney's business divisions, addressing industrial relations requirements and overcoming previous rollout challenges. Secured Council funding.
• Successfully restored a failing 4-year HR transformation program by re-baselining business requirements and delivering SAP SuccessFactors Performance & Goals and Onboarding. Collaborated with Senior City of Sydney.

Sydney, New South Wales, AU

• Managed projects and detailed tenders relating to the GovDC datacentre relocation, enterprise security monitoring applications (SolarWinds) and application support response improvements to bespoke classified geospatial.

Espoo, Southern Finland, FI

• Responsible for $42m Application Support and Service Delivery Portfolio comprising all leading telecommunication providers across Oceania.

Multiple Locations Across The State, NSW, AU

• End-to-end project management of a $20m vendor application deployment and data consolidation involving the amalgamation of all roads, bridges, tunnels, and other traffic infrastructure databases into a single.

Macquarie Park, NSW, AU

• Managed multiple $5-15m enterprise projects and software solutions, overseeing end-to-end delivery and Change Management.
• Developed a template for securely managing private data in offshore locations, driven by changes in Privacy laws.
• Coordinated a team of Business Transformation specialists, managing risks and issues for the $50m Program Titan.
• Led regular updates to Divisional Heads and Directors, prepared documentation, and delivered multiple RFT and SOW proposals.
• Oversaw IT infrastructure and application solutions, including Windows 7 desktop deployment to 14,000 seats via MS SCCM.

London, UK, GB

• Produced detailed Business Requirements Specifications and End to End Test Planning for a high risk $100m impaired assets project following the GFC.
• Gathered the business requirements and process maps for 12 concurrent small to medium-sized IT system integration projects within the Continuous Improvement team on the LLAS Upgrade.

Master Of Business Administration (M.B.A.), Technology

Bachelor Of Arts, Asian Studies & Language