Peter Wright

Peter Wright

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  • About me

    Technical Programme Manager at BBC, ChPP MAPM

  • Education

    • The University of Manchester

      1996 - 2000
      B.Sc M.Eng Electrical and Electronic Engineering First Class

      Four year course with industry placements during summer breaks.

  • Experience

    • BBC

      Sept 2000 - Dec 2004
      Project Manager

      Completed the BBC graduate training scheme within the broadcast technology projects department before becoming a Project Manager within that department. Delivered work packages on the BBC's first digital audio production and playout system for radio.

    • Siemens

      Dec 2004 - Sept 2009
      Project Manager

      Delivered various broadcast systems projects to the BBC and Sky, including management of work packages with the BBC Pacific Quay building project in Glasgow.

    • BBC

      Sept 2009 - now

      Responsible for delivering a range of broadcast technology projects to enable the movement of BBC programme teams as part of the Across the UK programme. Projects include:- Changes to BBC One to create a dedicated BBC One North channel output- Provision of new radio studios and TV and radio edit facilities to enable the move of 200 BBC News roles from London to other BBC sites in Birmingham, Salford, Leeds, Cardiff and Glasgow- Provision of radio studio enhancements in BBC Wales Central Square to enable to move of Radio 2 and Radio 4 programmes- Provision of new radio studio facilities in BBC North, Salford to enable the move of Radio 1 and Radio 3 programmes from London Show less Responsibilities have included:- Leading the technology workstream of the Newsroom System project - replacing the system used to author and control all BBC News TV and Radio output.- Leading the technology workstream of the BBC Wales Central Square building project in Cardiff during the feasibility and planning phases. - Managing the replacement of BBC Wales News TV content and playout systems, including technology, training and business change.- Providing oversight and assurance to the BBC Licence Fee Unit 'P2020' programme - delivering the change to over-75's licence fees in 2020. Show less

      • Technical Programme Manager

        Jul 2021 - now
      • Lead Project Manager

        Sept 2012 - Jul 2021
      • Project Manager

        Sept 2009 - Sept 2012
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