Danielle Simpson

DV cleared Programme Manager with 16+ years of experience delivering secure infrastructure and transformation programmes across defence and nuclear environments, including AWE. Proven delivery of numerous national multi site infrastructure deployments (including full building fit outs), Software development (COTS and Bespoke) and multi-million-pound programmes. Led teams of Project Managers and multi-disciplinary technical resources across highly regulated secure locations.

Extensive experience in secure network, desktop, AV, encryption and software deployments operating within governance-heavy environments requiring strict compliance and stakeholder management.

Experience in Project delivery within construction, business transformation and Machine tools also including design and build. Recognised for stabilising and recovering complex and challenging programmes, driving discipline through structured governance, strong stakeholder management and rigorous risk management. Available for Programme Manager, Senior Project Manager and Project Manager Contract Roles, preferably Outside IR35 and remote first engagements.

Programme Manager – National Secure Infrastructure, Full building Fit out and Software development and deployment at AWE (2022-01 – 2026-01)

Responsible for delivery of multi-million-pound national secure infrastructure roll out and management of secure deployments across multiple disciplines.

• Delivery of multi-million-pound national secure infrastructure roll out (including full building fit out from virgin state)
• Managed team of 4 Project Managers delivering concurrent projects across multiple disciplines
• Delivered secure Network, AV, Desktop and Encryption installations
• Directed resource planning and levelling across internal and external delivery teams
• Ensured compliance with security governance and site regulatory requirements
• Oversaw deployments into high-security and geographically challenging locations
• Provided programme-level reporting and executive stakeholder briefings
• Managed escalation routes and issue remediation activities

Senior Project Manager/Transformation Manager/PMO lead – Contract Defence Consortium Environment at DXC/HPE (2015-01 – 2021-01)

Responsible for delivery of secure infrastructure and transformational projects supporting CASD operational capability across multiple defence organizations.

• Delivered secure infrastructure and transformational projects supporting CASD operational capability across multiple defence organizations including infrastructure upgrades deployed across secure maritime (submarine and Destroyer) and other defence environments (inc. Airforce Radar upgrades)
• Managed portfolio of concurrent projects including secure networks, communication links, Windows upgrades and infrastructure modernization
• Coordinated multi discipline teams
• Directed Joint workshare coordination across complex consortium partnership, ensuring equitable work and resource distribution
• Developed PMO processes and governance controls reducing single points of failure and optimizing delivery timescales

Project Manager/Deputy Senior Project Manager at AWE (2009-01 – 2014-01)

Delivered Infrastructure and engineering projects within secure nuclear environments.

• Managed portfolio of engineering and infrastructure deployments across AWE
• Full Cradle to Grave project lifecycle management including Optioneering, Design and Build activities, commissioning, testing and operational handover activities
• Led delivery of the Machine Tool Programme supporting critical operational activities
• Managed cross disciplinary teams including scientific and Information security stakeholders

BA Hons in Sociology