Project Manager - Openreach
(2021-04 - 2021-11)
- Developed the communication and engagement plan for project rollout. Ensuring all relevant parties understood their requirements
- Worked closely with client to enable them to achieve their rollout by due date
PMO Manager - County Broadband
(2019-11 - 2020-01)
- Overhauled change governance to ensure that controlled change was implemented and budgetary constraints were included in all change decisions
- Reviewed processes with the team to develop realistic and effective processes collaboratively
- Created an end-to-end financial analysis of budget against anticipated costs, highlighting where costs were missing or unrealistic
Author and Publisher - Self-employed
(2018-11)
Built and operate an independent publishing business, managing budgets, forecasting, suppliers and product delivery. Deliver presentations, training and consultancy within the publishing community.
Programme/Senior Project Manager - British Telecom/Openreach
(2003-02 - 2018-10)
- Led on the Suffolk and Norfolk County Council BDUK contracts, with a combined budget of £100m, working closely with local authority project teams and senior stakeholders
- Managed complex stakeholder relationships across County Councils, county and parish councillors, MPs, suppliers and internal governance teams
- Led the Change Control process for the £238m Midlands region contracts, with responsibility for ensuring programme funds and resources were used appropriately, challenging proposed changes on cost, value and delivery impact, and providing visibility through governance
- Developed Phase Three BDUK programme bid submissions, bringing together delivery, commercial and financial requirements
- Provided BDUK programme expertise and support to other regional programmes, including Northern Ireland
- Developed the scope and operating model for the Contract Management role, defining responsibilities and supporting effective delivery
- Led teams of 20+ project managers, providing mentoring, coaching and performance management
- Developed and delivered project management coaching and training programmes to build capability across project teams
- Developed and maintained budget and income trackers for the Midlands Region, supporting financial planning and management
- Developed executive reporting and performance dashboards, providing the Midlands Regional Director with a clear view of programme performance, risks and delivery
