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Led the Global Project Delivery team in the successful delivery of large, complex software engineering projects globally. This team is approximately 100 team members, comprising 3 Directors, 15 Project Managers, 15 Implementation Consultants, 6 Architects, 3 Analysts, 40 Developers and 15 Quality Analysts.Implemented efficient delivery methodologies using Agile, to support more profitable project delivery across multiple regions, including US, UK, Asia and Australia. Leading the deployment of complex SAAS implementations, with significant software development, and directly managing large external clients with thousands of users.Work closely with key internal partners, including Product Development, Engineering, Design, Sales and Marketing to influence product focusEstablished the growth strategy and direction for the Project Delivery team, including responsibility for team capacity, forecasting, resource allocation, reporting and Profit and Loss.Provide coaching and mentorship to guide career development, evaluate performance of team members and provide direct, actionable feedback; Report on performance to ensure team accountability and quality of leadership. Lead vendor selection and responsible for contractor management to significantly increase capacity during high demand periods.

Consolidating the master program schedule for Human Resources to achieve resort opening for the Galaxy Casino and Resort complex, including identification and management of milestones and inter-dependencies. Providing advice and direction to ensure program milestones, dependencies, risks and issues were addressed.Leading cross-functional teams to ensure business objectives were achieved; monitoring and reporting on progress and risks/issues.

Strategic consulting, including scoping and delivery of cloud computing services.

Strategic Consulting and value engineering

• Leading delivery of business and ICT projects, including application of project management and change management techniques to achieve transformational change.• Oversight of program establishment and delivery, including project identification, design and scope management, development and delivery.• Engaging with Executive Management to negotiate and implement program and project management solutions and provided project status, milestone and implementation progress.• Mentoring and training team members in their client engagement approach and the tailoring and application of project management tools and techniques to meet client’s specific needs.

Project management of multiple concurrent projects of varying size, duration, cost and complexity.

• Establish and roll out the ICT Program and Project Office, including supporting governance and reporting procedures based on the MSP® and PRINCE2® frameworks, across several programs and over sixty projects.• Initiating and management of programs/projects, presenting progress reports to the client and the Chief Information Officer, acting as the escalation point for risks and issues.• Leading and managing a team of ten staff (project managers, business analysts, software developers, project support officers and enterprise architects) towards the production of key project deliverables.