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Profile: AB2750

Profile: AB2750

AB2750 

Profile

Summary 

A highly-experienced, dynamic & results-driven Prince2 qualified Senior Manager with a very successful background in project & programme delivery within local authorities, estates, and the NHS.

Takes a collaborative approach to successful transformational leadership, engaging with key stakeholders at CEO / Board level & 3rd parties, delivering ‘fit for purpose’ solutions, project delivery & business change.

Highly accomplished, able to design and execute programme delivery strategies & project roadmaps.
Analytical approach, quickly able to assess strengths & weaknesses in processes and resources.

PRINCE2 & CIPD qualified, with experience of applying best practice frameworks, tools and methods.
Excels at developing & implementing change via clear communication throughout the entire programme.

Experience of driving change management, business transformation, service transition, project strategies, technology roadmaps, consolidation projects, acquisitions & disposals, project teams & benefits realisation.

Extensive construction project management experience from inception to completion and in-depth understanding of the issues and approaches involved in managing large and complex construction projects.

Key Skills

  • Budgetary Management (OPEX & CAPEX)
  • Business, Technology and IT Alignment
  • Associate, CIPD
  • Full Project Lifecycle Management
  • PRINCE2 Practitioner
  • Project and Programme Management
  • Business Cases & Benefits Realisation
  • Team Leadership and Team Management
  • Stakeholder Engagement & Relationships
  • Staff Development and Retention
  • Change Management & Process Change
  • Excellent Communication & Presentation
  • Troubleshooting and Problem Solving
  • Summary of Recent Roles

Recent Experience 

  • Programme Manager, Oxforshire County Council – New Children’s Homes Capital Delivery (£10m capital delivery of four new children’s homes using DFE match grant funding from acquisition to occupation.)
  • Senior Programme Manager, Basingstoke & Deane Borough Council (managing corporate governance for complex joint venture development arrangement between Borough, County Councils and stakeholders.)
  • Regeneration Programme Manager, London Borough of Redbridge (creation & delivery of regeneration co-design masterplan with local community, leading engagement, establishing board and defining project parameters for Country Park doubling in size from c300acres to c600acres, with estimated funding need in excess of £70m).
  • Regeneration & Commercial Programme Manager, Reigate & Banstead BC (developing a programme of delivery structure within new commercial holding company for the Council.).
  • Senior Development Manager, Surrey CC ( developing strategic partnerships with health, social community commissioner/provider in order to facilitate effective asset delivery across the county).
  • Senior Project Manager, RBK&C (responsible for a number of capital and asset management projects, varying from complex long-term multimillion pound investment programmes including regeneration, housing, schools and cultural centres.)

Education & Qualifications
University of Delaware, USA: Bachelor of Arts – Degree, Interpersonal & Organisational Communication.

Professional Accreditation and Training

  • Chartered Institute of Personnel Development: CIPD Qualification
  • MICAD: MICAD Training & Development
  • PRINCE2: PRINCE2 Practitioner
  • SMT: Sales & Marketing Training
  • Network Rail Management Training Course
  • Bang & Olufsen: Management Training
  • Trained Fire Warden / First Aid at Work
  • National Coaching Foundation: Attendance Certificate
  • BHS: BHS Stages I & II, Riding Road Safety, PT

Benefits of Interims

Interims can often be a more attractive option for you when looking to manage your costs and still meet your operational needs:

Flexibility

Shorter term roles allow you to adjust your workforce based on your needs without the long-term commitment associated with permanent hires. This is particularly beneficial in times of fluctuating demand, unexpected absence, or project-based work.

Reduced Employment Costs

You save on costs related to permanent employees, such as pension contributions, redundancy payments, and other long-term benefits.

Speed of Hiring

Interim roles can be filled more quickly than permanent roles, allowing businesses to respond to immediate needs without lengthy recruitment processes.

Specialised Skills

Interims bring specific expertise and skills for short-term projects, allowing you to access high-level talent without the need for a permanent hire.

Try Before your Committ

Hiring on an interim basis allows you to evaluate a candidate’s fit within your organisation and their performance, before potentially committing to a longer term or permanent contract.

Lower Risk

In uncertain economic climates, engaging interim staff can reduce the risk associated with hiring permanent employees, as it allows for adjustments in staffing levels without the complications of redundancies.

Using Different Budget Streams

Whilst Yellow Coral happliy works with managed vendors as required, recruiting directly saves the additonal costs charged by managed vendors in administration fees, management fees and markups. Funding for special projects can also be used for contractors which may not come under the remit of HR and managed vendors.

Focus on Deliverables

Interim workers are generally hired to achieve specific goals or complete certain projects, making it easier to measure their performance and return on investments.