Build and manage goal based Strategic Transformation Plan, in addition to a suite of integrated, fully costed and resource loaded workstream and project plans within MS-Project, developing RAIDS and providing performance management reporting (CPA, EVA, schedule analysis) to the programme. Design and development of programme management processes, standards, and metrics within the PMO in support of the Business Transformation Initiative.

Lead and manage the Programme office PMO restructure and reinstatement initiative. Subsequent day to day management of PMO staff providing: planning, risk management, change and configuration management, document control, assurance, governance and reporting services to the programme. Developed and managed Benefits Realisation roadmap, Results Chain and Benefits Plan for the transformation programme. Planned and managed strategic reform agenda for 60+ initiatives, withinn IT service delivery, forecast £2.0m savings pa.

Design, plan and implement quality assurance model and processes for a multi million pound PFI funded hospital redevelopment project. Worked with director level clinicians, stakeholders and supply partners for requirements analysis and definition.

Develop, lead and manage project recovery for £25m WAN / LAN & hardware refresh projects. Defined and delivered a phased install and migration plan. Set up and day to day management of PMO within a central IT shared services environment. Implemented rigorous approch to assurance, governance, risk management, scope management and change controll. Recruited all project related staff, co-ordinated the work of project managers, engineers and support staff. Required extensive stakeholder and 3rd party supplier management. Delivered project 10 months ahead of previous forecast, avoiding £1.5m cost over run.

Lead and manage full integration of all business functions of newly acquired company. Lead re-organisation of manufacturing and supply chain operations. Redesigned supply chain model, led to £0.5m inventory reduction. Materials sourcing, switching to supply from China generated 20% improvement in operating margin.

Lead on developing performance analysis and solution design for underperforming warehousing operation. Includes warehousing capacity analysis, materials flow analysis, layout design, simulation, labour requirements and final solutions implementation. Implementation of new layout and sku location, productivity increase of 15%, throughput improved by 20%, improved to 99.5% picking accuracy. Cost saving of 17 FTE’s achieved by not employing additional labour at peak demand.

Develop, lead and manage the Strategic planning office (PMO) and the supply chain projects team. Lead on developing the outline business case for submission to main Board of Directors for strategic re-organisation of manufacturing and supply chain operations. Managing the procurement of the preferred suppliers, start up and implementation of programme delivery, plus appointing and managing external advisors.

Develop, lead and manage a dedicated Programme Management Office (PMO) and process improvement workstreams for transformation of European purchasing function. Lead on developing detailed programme plan, creating the Business Case and communicating vision, approach and plan to secure buy-in from senior leaders and VP’s.

Lead and manage full integration of; facilities, logistics, purchasing and IT workstreams of newly acquired business group. Executing forecast synergies and managing a smooth transition of the functions into corporate structure. Manufacturing and sales operations located in; UK (3), Sweden, France, Australia and New Zealand.