Swadlincote, England, United Kingdom
An experienced Senior Programme and Project Manager who has been responsible for the delivery of several multi-million technical projects from both Customer and Delivery Team perspectives. My recent experience was with a major Category A transformation project/contract for the MOD requiring programme and project management skills, financial and commercial awareness from the Business Case Initial Gate staffing through to the preparation of the In House Proposal and subsequent assistance to the Delivery Partner in the transition period up to Service Commencement Date and the 3 year transition period. I was part of the transition team which assisted the Delivery Partner especially within the Commodities area which included procurement including technical assessment and contract management (over 250) which were transferred to the Delivery Partner. I have successfully mentored staff previously inexperienced in the production of effective Business Cases in accordance with the MOD Approvals Process and have worked with the Assurance and Governance teams within MOD (DE&S) to ensure their subsequent approval. Experienced of working in a fast paced environment responding within required timelines to unplanned tasks (PQs etc) and capable of using own initiative when required. I have previously worked on a variety of aircraft modification upgrades including the upgrade to the C-130 Hercules which included the provision of secure Beyond Line of Sight (BLOS) communications, defensive aids and tactical data link to enhance situational awareness and an enhanced vision system. Specialties: Programme/Project Management Operational Support Capability Management/Delivery Government Liaison Special Projects
Worked on the SKYNET 6 Enduring Capability (EC) workstream writing the acquisition and procurement strategies and input to a model IGBC (according to DG Fin - Cat Little) as part of the wider EC team
INTERIM: Defence Equipment & Services (DE&S) Logistic Commodities and Services Transformation (LCS (T)) – Sep 12 to Mar 16 Technical and project management lead supporting the bundling of circa £8bn of commodity and service support contracts into one tender which could be bid in the commercial 3PL and 4PL supplier markets. Worked as part of a small core team preparing and submitting an in house proposal against which market bids could be measured for effectiveness and overall value for money. It is a highly complex project and incorporates large scale procurement and service transition requirements underpinned by significant ICT transformation, data, supplier and people management (including TUPE and Trade Union consultation). The solution is based upon a step change ICT platform and enablement of a dynamic Category Management strategy for suppliers. The project is now in the 3 year transition phase and will deliver £437m cost reductions and service improvements over the 13 year life of the contract. Recently appointed as Business Manager/Chief of Staff to the Head (CEO) of Commissioning and Management Organisation (CMO) to oversee all Business Unit activities including but not limited to recruitment, risk management, scheduling, briefing material preparation and oversight of all day to day management of 45 staff.
INTERIM: DE&S Business Performance/Project Manager – Urgent Operational Requirements (UOR) & Obsolescence Management Plan PM – Medical and General Supplies Team (MOD). Mar 10 – Sep 12 Responsible for the development of a contracting strategy to ensure continuity of supply and full Public Contract Regulation (PCR) compliance at best value for money: - £200m Medical (including gases) & General Supplies - £280m Defence Clothing, - £20m Fuels, lubricants and industrial gases, - £500m Foods - Circa 75,000 SKU (NATO Stock Number – NSN) lines in total This role included: - Market engagement to inform market capability. - Bidder pool development - Analysis and future requirements - Obsolescence Management Planning (10 year outlook) - Through Life Capability Management planning. - Developing the Enduring Support Solutions Envelope (involving Safety Cases, training and ILS for the next 15 years) - Application of a robust Asset Management Tracking System. - Providing expert support to the commercial letting, negotiating and supplier relationship management process.
Associate with SCS Ltd and have contributed to well received studies for the Austrian Air Force (Provision of DAS for C-130) and Diplomatic Clearance Study for European Air Transport Force for the European Defence Agency (EDA).