Sam Bancroft

Experience

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  UK Ministry of Defence

  Sept 2014 - Sept 2016

  DESG Graduate

  Conducted various 4-8 month placements in the following organisations:Defence Equipment and Support, EuroFighter Typhoon Project TeamRolls Royce, Advanced ProjectsRoyal Navy, 1710 Naval Air Squadron (1710NAS)The Royal Aeronautical Society

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  Defence Equipment & Support (DE&S)

  Sept 2016 - Jul 2018

  Deputy Electrical Systems Engineering Authority

  Responsible for Engineering Management including all aspects of acquisition, and all in-service support of EuroFighter Typhoon Electrical Systems, comprising:- Electrical Power Generation System- Flight in Icing System- External Lighting System- Windscreen Anti-Mist System- Utilities Control System- Electrical Wiring Interconnect System

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  National Composites Centre

  Jul 2018 - Jul 2020

  Responsible for multiple PV & Collaborative Projects:- Management of 10-15 projects with a portfolio value of circa £2m including:- Management of Costed Schedules (MSP Plans), from initial bid creation and estimation, through the project lifecycle until project closure- Management of bid activities for PV (fixed price), Limit of Liability, and CR&D opportunities- Management of all risks, holding regular risk reviews with project stakeholders- Account Management responsibilities including being the 'focal point' for customer interaction Show less

  • Advanced Technology Project Lead

    Jul 2019 - Jul 2020

  • Technology Project Lead

    Jul 2018 - Jul 2019
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  QinetiQ

  Jul 2020 - Aug 2021

  Senior Project Manager

  Responsible for the management of multiple software development projects, building the capability of QQ’s Trials Control System for both UK & international customers. Holding a portfolio value of ~£4.5m, delivering to the Air Range Modernisation programme sitting within Mission Rehearsal IDT.

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  National Composites Centre

  Aug 2021 - Apr 2023

  Programme Manager

  Responsible for delivery of composite R&D programmes for Rolls-Royce and Leonardo Helicopters, comprising:- Leading a team of Project Managers to deliver a portfolio value of ~£6m customer projects to TCQ- Support of business strategy and customer alignment- Responsible for Business Development activities with existing and new members- Responsible for customer account management- Reporting and engagement with C-level executives

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  RT Consulting - United Kingdom

  Apr 2023 - Dec 2023

  Project Management Consultant

  Working with the UK MoD (DE&S) within the A400M Delivery Team, conducting Project Management ownership of the the Defensive Aids Countermeasures future capability portfolio. This included:- Leading the Engineering, Finance, Commercial, and Project Controls teams to deliver within estimated resource budgets- Business case ownership and development for high value acquisition- Customer facing reporting and drumbeat presentations- Supply chain and subcontractor management- Schedule management and progress reporting Show less

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  Navantia UK

  Feb 2024 - now

  Project Controls Consultant

  I worked with Navantia UK to develop, embed, and deliver Project Controls processes (focused around Earned Value Management) to support the Fleet Solid Support £1.6bn programme. This included:- Development and review of Cost/Contract Performance Reports- Ownership of EVM reporting for major subcontractors within the programme- Review, support in the development of, and own project controls processes- Monthly reporting support for Control Account Managers for internal reporting- Working closely with RAIDO and Scheduling teams to determine impact to EVM metrics/PMB Show less

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  P3M Resourcing Ltd

  Feb 2024 - now

  Managing Director