Barry Gibson

Senior Project Manager - ERP

United Arab Emirates

About

Experience

  • Senior Project Manager at IFS
    Sep 2025 - Present · 10 mos

  • Technology Project Manager at DP World - Dry Docks World
    Apr 2020 - Aug 2025 · 5 yrs 5 mos

    Drydocks World is a leading provider of marine and offshore services to the shipping, oil, gas, and energy sectors. Drydocks World completes over 300 projects a year in Dubai, home to some of the world’s biggest-ever new-build offshore fabrication programmes. I managed all related tasks to the Business Transformation Strategy. Reporting to the Vice President of Business Transformation. Key Projects Oracle Fusion ERP – Successfully implemented to transform back-office functions (Finance, HR, Procurement, etc.) at Drydocks World, forming a core pillar of their digital transformation roadmap. IFS ERP – Successfully led the implementation for production and operations, covering projects, production, engineering, supply chain, and time & labour recording. The programme replaced Drydocks World’s legacy maritime system, enabling full coverage of marine activities and supporting future EPC growth. Delivered complex integrations with Oracle Fusion (back-office ERP) and other best-of-breed systems, including Primavera, to ensure seamless end-to-end operations. Role: Represented Drydocks as Project Manager for both programmes, managing full lifecycle delivery, stakeholder engagement, and successful completion.

  • Lamprell (8 yrs)
    • Digital Manager
      Jan 2019 - Feb 2020 · 1 yr 2 mos

      Lamprell based in the United Arab Emirates is a leading provider of diversified engineering and contracting services to the onshore and offshore oil & gas, renewables industries employing over 5,000 + people across multiple facilities. During my time as the Digital Manager, I was responsible for the development of Lamprell's digital strategy and management of their digital portfolio.

    • Business Optimisation Lead
      Jan 2017 - Dec 2018 · 2 yrs

      Management of the business optimisation team and development/execution of the business opportunities portfolio.

    • Enterprise Resources Planning Business Analyst
      Mar 2012 - Jan 2017 · 4 yrs 11 mos

      Principal business analyst for Engineering and Supply Chain functions during Lamprell's Oracle E-Business Suite implementation.

  • IT Manager at ITW Construction Products (UK)
    Aug 2010 - Feb 2012 · 1 yr 7 mos

    ITW’s Construction Products segment is a branded supplier of innovative engineered fastening systems and related consumables and software. With a presence in a variety of end-use applications and markets, ITW construction products are focused on value-added opportunities around the globe. I was hired to implement Epicor ERP across all ITW’s construction products UK branches while managing all ICT activities/operations in their Fife manufacturing plant.

  • ICT Systems Engineer at FLEXcon
    Nov 2004 - Jul 2010 · 5 yrs 9 mos

    FLEXcon is a worldwide manufacturer of pressure-sensitive film products for applications; the company is headquartered in Spencer, Massachusetts, and has operations throughout North America and Europe - employs 1200+ people worldwide. Responsible for implementing and supporting all Information Communications Technologies across their European manufacturing and distribution sites. Key achievements: Integrating Epicor ERP with plant machinery and shop floor applications to automate manufacturing/supply chain transactions removing non-value added activities and delivering real-time information to the business teams.