Experience

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  B.r.s.

  Jan 1980 - Jan 1995

  Is design manager
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  Exel

  Jan 1989 - Jan 1995

  Is design manager
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  Tarmac construction services ltd

  Jan 1995 - Jun 1998

  It manager

  Responsible for all aspects of IT management, including systems, infrastructure, applications andsupport services, delivering business-critical IT for a leading construction sector business in the UKAppointed as IT Manager to head up the IT function for the Tarmac Building and Contract Housing divisionFocused on leading the implementation of CONAX (Unisys ERP), underpinning long-term business growthReported directly to strategic-level business management teams, advising on technology & core IT issuesMonitored IT operational performance, systems capacity, budgetary controls, SLAs & internal KPI metricsLed roll-out of standardised IT infrastructure across the division, including Windows NT and MS ExchangeSuccessfully led the post-acquisition IT integration process of George Wimpey plc into Tarmac in FY1996 Show less

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  Logicacmg uk ltd

  Jun 1998 - Oct 2001

  Associate director

  LogicaCMG- Client-facing business development- Project & programme management- Management of up to 30+ Consulting staff- Y2K Co-ordinator for a major transport organisation - Interim IT Director of a Global Shipping organisation

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  Galliford try plc

  Oct 2001 - Jun 2012

  Responsible for leading the IT and finance shared services function within Galliford Try plc • Appointed to Director-level role to oversee delivery of business-critical services to 4,000 employees• Key transformational leadership role following the acquisition of the Morrison Construction business• Full remit for management of a team of 150+ IT, finance & support staff, with a budget of over £7m• Led definition and execution of a long-term system strategy, incorporating finance, payroll and HR • Delivered a major £6m+ Oracle IT project, leading a joint team between Galliford, Oracle and Atos Show less

  • Management Services Director

    Apr 2006 - Jun 2012

  • GROUP IT DIRECTOR

    Oct 2001 - Apr 2006
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  Stonehouse i.m.s. ltd

  Jun 2012 - now

  Director

  Stone house I.M.S. ltd was formed to provide interim management services cross sector drawing on experience of:Mergers & AcquisitionsLarge scale procurementERP Programme ManagementChange ManagementIT Strategy definition

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  Galliford try

  Jun 2012 - Sept 2012

  Interim cio

  Responsible for all aspects of business-facing IT leadership, steering the function through change• Appointed on an interim assignment basis to assist the CFO with recruitment of a replacement CIO • Focused on supporting the department through a period of transition, change and transformation• Mentoring and coaching across the senior IT leadership team, embedding improved skills & tools• Instrumental in ensuring continued governance for the business, working with external audit teams Show less

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  Balfour beatty plc

  Sept 2012 - Feb 2015

  Responsible for programme delivery as part of a £15+ Oracle R12 roll-out within a £5bn+ business• Appointed as part of a major transformation programme, delivering change within Balfour Beatty• Collaborative engagement with a portfolio of stakeholders, working with senior business leaders• Acted as the primary contact for the Systems Integrator partner regarding programme governance• Championed programme leadership and delivery, enabling the realisation of over £30m+ in benefits Show less

  • Interim Oracle R12 Programme Director

    Jan 2014 - Feb 2015

  • Interim Oracle R12 Programme Change and Transformation Director

    May 2013 - Dec 2013

  • Interim Oracle R12 Programme Manager

    Sept 2012 - Apr 2013
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  Technip

  Apr 2015 - Aug 2015

  Interim oracle project manager

  Responsible for programme leadership, covering financials, HCM, payroll, projects and procurement• Appointed to key role as art of the global roll-out and deployment of an Oracle R12.2 EBS system• Full remit for the UK element of the project / programme, overseeing all governance and controls• Programme recovery & rescue, implementing enhanced project methods to ensure smooth roll-out• Leadership, management and motivation of a functional team of consultants and support resources• Managed the technical team and staff during data migration, including the migration of legacy data Show less

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  Computacenter

  Aug 2015 - Dec 2015

  Programme director

  Responsible for programme leadership relating to a large £100m+ outsourcing deal with a UK utility• Appointed as part of the Business Take On team, leading full transition and transformation activities• Provided assurance to underpin the transition and transformation models during pre-sales phase• Undertook due-diligence pre-contract, effectively supporting the contract schedules and planning• Championed the delivery of the transition and transformation programme, delivered post-contract Show less

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  Res (renewable energy systems ltd)

  Apr 2016 - Mar 2017

  Interim business systems director

  Responsible for interim leadership as part of the newly-appointed Global CIO’s team & department • Provision of top-level support to the Global CIO and other stakeholders, preparing business cases• Instrumental in creation of a strategic change portfolio and improved project governance controls • Supported M&A integration activity in the US & Japan, including conducting in-depth due-diligence• Managed and motivated Global Application Development Teams, supporting both ERP and ECM• Drove the development of an application portfolio for the business, along with application roadmaps• Led the development and embedding of a PMO function to underpin the delivery of change projects• Managed the introduction of Unified Communications, Enterprise Content Management & IT renewal Show less

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  National grid

  Sept 2017 - Dec 2018

  Development and Implementation of Change and Project governance within Business ServicesSupporting the Head of UK Business Services across various change programmes including:S4 HanaCoupaSuccess FactorsOfGem Legal Separation of Electricity System Operator (Business Services) Responsible for the Transition of new business into the Business Services business• Provision of support to the Business Services Head of Build• Project Management of Business Services Transition projects• Development of an Early Engagement methodologyDeveloped business case for System Operator Network Capability transitionDeveloped RFP to support to support procurement process

  • Business Services Change & Transformation Programme Director

    Jan 2018 - Dec 2018

  • Business Services Transition Manager

    Sept 2017 - Jan 2018
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  Csaccelerate

  Jan 2019 - Feb 2020

  Barratt Developments Plc Development of a work package and governance to support the transition of key aspects of the COINS programme to business as usual in support of the intended rollout. Moto Hospitality Engaged by the Group CIO to completed a review of the ERP strategy with a proposed approach to the delivery of they ERP strategy, associated governance and change sequencing.

  • Managing Consultant

    Jan 2019 - Feb 2020

  • Managing Consultant

    Jun 2019 - Nov 2019

  • Managing Consultant

    Jan 2019 - Feb 2019
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  Waterlogic uk & ie (formerly angel springs)

  Jan 2019 - Mar 2019

  Program director

  Supporting the transition of accounting services from a new acquisition in Ireland to the shared services centre in the UK; proving a methodology and governance to support the consultant and team on site.

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  Csobjective

  Feb 2019 - Feb 2020

  Eric Wright Group - CIO Advisory Services Providing direction and leadership to the internal IT department, development of a new IT Target Operating Model, recruitment of new leadership and development of new budget and business plan for the new Financial Year. Eric Wright Group - ERP Procurement Support Leading a small team of consultants to support the client through the procurement process including - RFP, BAFO, vendor presentations, final selection.Support to the client in developing a final budget in support of the implementation for final approval by the client and establishment of initial governance to support the procurement process.

  • Lead Consultant

    Sept 2019 - Feb 2020

  • Lead Consultant

    Feb 2019 - Aug 2019
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  Anglo american

  Sept 2019 - Nov 2019

  Lead consultant

  Providing an interface between the Global Information Management team in South Africa and the Finance Transformation programme in London to support the development of a Finance/IT Roadmap; major SAP and SAP Analytics deployment.

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  Aldi uk

  Oct 2020 - Dec 2022

  Strategic advisor

  Providing consultancy and proposing governance to a National Department including development of PMO disciplines