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Karen Lancaster

Karen Lancaster

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  • Timeline

  • About me

    Principal ICT Procurement Consultant

  • Education

    • Salford University, UK

      1989 - 1992
      Bachelor’s Degree Bachelor of Science (BSc), Computer Science / Applied Biology

      Activities and Societies: 1st XI Hockey Captain

    • Wellington School, Somerset, UK

      1982 - 1987

      Activities and Societies: 1st XI Hockey; House Athletics Captain

    • The Australian National University

      2005 - 2007
      Graduate Diploma Art History

    • Cranfield University

      1992 - 1994
      Water Pollution Control technology Master of Science, (MSc)

  • Experience

    • TNO

      Jan 1994 - Jan 1995
      Research scientist

      Research scientist managing a European-funded project to investigate seasonal effects on the efficiency of sewerage plant operation.

    • Thames Water

      Sept 1995 - Nov 1997
      Graduate Management Trainee

    • PA Consulting Group

      Nov 1997 - Oct 1999
      Project Manager

      Project Manager and Program Auditor in PA’s Project Management Practice

    • KPMG / Bearing Point

      Nov 1999 - Feb 2002
      Project Manager

      Project Manager in KPMG’s Systems Integration Group

    • Electronic Data Systems

      Nov 2002 - Jun 2006
      Program Manager

      Program Manager for one of the country’s largest federal government business transformation programs.

    • ITNewcom

      Jan 2006 - Jan 2011
      Senior ICT Business Advisor

      Senior Adviser assisting clients to develop sourcing strategies, bundle their ICT services, go to market, and negotiate and execute contracts for major outsourcing deals.

    • Newcastle Permanent Building Society

      Aug 2013 - Jul 2017
      ICT Procurement Specialist

      Tendered and negotiated technology deals for Newcastle Permanent Building Society, including selecting a replacement for their internet banking, anti-money laundering and fraud products.

    • University of Newcastle

      Jul 2017 - Mar 2019
      Manager, IT Vendor Management Office

      Established, matured and managed the University's IT Vendor Management Office in support of the IT Strategic Plan. Focus on agility and developing procurement and contract solutions that deliver successful business outcomes and were future proofed to enable flexibility and innovation.

    • ARTC

      Apr 2019 - Feb 2023
      IT Category Manager

      Built an IT category management capability for ARTC which included building their new IT contract suite, delivering efficiencies, and undertaking major sourcing activities to enable their Digital Strategy. An essential part of this role was managing cyber and other key risk in the supply chain and ensuring the continued supply and availability of operational technology (OT) and critical infrastructure.

    • MinterEllison

      Jan 2023 - Dec 2023
      Director

      Advisor on federal government sourcing strategies and program management activities.

  • Licenses & Certifications

    • Negotiating Successful ITO Contracts

      The Cullen Group

    • ITIL Foundation Level

      ITIL Foundation Certification Training Level

    • Certified People-Centred Implementation (PCI®) Change Practitioner

      Change Synergy
      Apr 2022

    • Certified International Procurement Professional (CIPPS)

      International Academy of Business and Financial Management
      Sept 2021

    • Finance for Directors

      Australian Institute of Company Directors

  • Volunteer Experience

    • Cooks Hill United Football Club- U7 Coach

      Issued by Northern NSW Football on Mar 2019
      Northern NSW FootballAssociated with Karen Lancaster

    • Active Member Stockton Surf Life Saving Club

      Issued by Surf Life Saving Australia on Sept 2017
      Surf Life Saving AustraliaAssociated with Karen Lancaster

    • Variety Newcastle Kids Xmas Party organising committee

      Issued by Variety, the Children's Charity-- St. Louis on Nov 2016
      Variety, the Children's Charity-- St. LouisAssociated with Karen Lancaster

    • Treasurer

      Issued by Gundaroo Community Association on Jan 2007
      Gundaroo Community AssociationAssociated with Karen Lancaster

    • Fundraising Manager

      Issued by Gundaroo Bush Festival on Jan 2006
      Gundaroo Bush FestivalAssociated with Karen Lancaster

    • Active Member

      Issued by Tamarama Surf Life Saving Club on Jan 2000
      Tamarama Surf Life Saving ClubAssociated with Karen Lancaster