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Project management consultant IT strategy for NFP Complex stakeholder management and communication strategy Business development Data and AI governance and legal and regulatory frameworks AI implementation and change management planning• understanding of machine learning techniques for data analysis and interpretation• knowledge and understanding of AI for predictive analytics and forecasting• knowledge and understanding of ethical considerations in AI adoption and usage, including legal and regulatory frameworks• knowledge and understanding of how AI can be used to enhance the customer experience through personalisation, customisation, and suggestions of appropriate AI solutions and use cases, measurable and phased implementation planning against KPI and organisational objectives

Management of complex children’s services projects ICT infrastructure, information systems• Led Projects Across Children's Services: Successfully delivered multiple transformation projects, enhancing service delivery within Children’s Services.• Program Management: Oversaw end-to-end planning, execution, and governance of large-scale projects, ensuring alignment with organizational objectives.• Stakeholder Engagement: Collaborated with senior leaders, schools, and external partners to implement technology solutions that supported extended services.• Risk Management: Proactively identified, assessed, and mitigated risks, ensuring project deliverables met time, cost, and quality benchmarks.• Vendor and Supplier Management: Managed procurement and contract negotiations with third-party ICT vendors, achieving cost efficiencies and seamless integration.• Strategic ICT Planning: Contributed to the development of a five-year ICT strategy to modernize infrastructure, enhance user experience, and support service expansion.• Team Leadership: Directed cross-functional teams, fostering a collaborative environment and providing mentorship to junior staff.• Change Management: Delivered comprehensive change management plans, ensuring stakeholders were supported during technology transitions.• Budget Oversight: Managed multimillion-pound budgets, ensuring fiscal responsibility and maximizing ROI.

London, England, United Kingdom

Management of systems integration , security projects , E-commerce projects , management of high profile projects including integrated construction and innovation projects (Foster building extension and Round Reading Room)• Led the integration of IT solutions across various business services, working closely with senior leadership to align technology with business strategies.• Delivered large-scale digital transformation initiatives, including systems integration, security projects, and e-commerce solutions.• Advised on innovative uses of information and technology to drive improvements across business processes, increasing operational efficiency and service delivery.• Managed relationships with key stakeholders, providing expert advice and influencing decision-making on technology investments and service improvement initiatives.

Woking, England, United Kingdom

Managing corporate and business projects globally with diverse and remote stakeholders across 72 countries, management of infrastructure , database and innovation business projects.• Managed global IT projects across 72 countries, providing strategic advice on the integration of IT systems to improve business operations.• Identified opportunities for process improvements and cost-effective technology solutions, producing business cases that supported technology-driven changes.• Worked with cross-functional teams to deliver solutions that aligned with business objectives, ensuring the effective use of data and technology to enhance service delivery.Global IT strategy and conference

London

The development of an ICT investment strategy for four national charities and 200 voluntary services. This included stakeholder management of chief executives, finance directors and unit heads , procurement and implementation strategy, database design and development , legacy system migration , web and training strategy for over 200 voluntary services.

London Area, United Kingdom

Management of very time constrained research projects , conferences and publications National IT training Writing corporate funding bids Securing a 100,000 lottery funding to extend IT networks nationally to benefit business transformation and charities outreach and outcomes Team management of information systems and communications team Database management

Master Of Science - Ms ( Distinction ), Analysis , Design And Management Of It Information Systems ( Distinction), Distinction

Bachelor Of Arts - Ba, Human Communication