Parus Patel

Experience

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  Parrimark Technology

  May 2003 - Dec 2005

  Software Support Technician
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  Bank of New York

  Dec 2005 - Feb 2007

  Ancillary Support (Graduate Role)

  As of January 2007 known as "Bravura Solutions"

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  Priava

  Feb 2007 - Sept 2011

  Product Services Manager

  - Led a team of 10 colleagues across 3 locations and managed the successful deliveryof Enterprise Resource Planning projects.- Maintained the UK infrastructure including Servers, workstations, IP telephony, Internetand supported the delivery of new IT developments.- Delivered several e-commerce payment gateways including Yes-Pay, BarclaycardePDQ and for Commonwealth Bank.- Managed development teams India and Australia and engaged with the Head ofDevelopment (Australia) to deliver cost-efficient products and services. Show less

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  CBS Outdoor International

  Sept 2011 - Oct 2013

  - Delivered work streams across the data transformation programme as well as thesuccessful execution of the IT strategy.- Managed business critical projects including data migrations, implementation of coresales systems, data warehouse and business intelligence.- Led a team of Developers and Project Managers, analysed current team performance,mapped trends and developed/implemented action plans to improve performance.- Established a positive and productive site environment, accommodated the roles andneeds of diverse teams to promote a cohesive team-based culture, maximisedpotential and enhanced performance of the team.- Engaged with project sponsors/stakeholders to understand requirements and managedproject plans, risks, issues, dependencies and actions.- Managed finance system implementation as well as HRIS and Payroll including for Real TimeInformation and HMRC Regulation. Show less - Delivered business critical IT related projects with accountability for budget, CAPEXand OPEX cost management.- Promoted continuous improvement, delivered training to the team, assessedperformance, conducted appraisals and recognised individuals’ needs for furthercoaching and training.- Managed the vendor selection process as well as project reporting and RAG status.- Successfully developed/maintained CBSO project methodology and created projectmanagement assets.- Aligned activities to established business processes, protocols and quality standards. Show less

  • Head of IT Projects & Development

    May 2012 - Oct 2013

  • Project Manager

    Sept 2011 - May 2012
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  Clear Channel Europe

  Oct 2013 - now

  - Senior figure in the Technology Leadership Team driving value management and delivery of initiatives aligned with the strategic goals of CCI.- Delivered high-performance and high-value initiatives across the Portfolio including optimum investment in Change and Run.- Accountable for controlling a $60 Million+ technology portfolio / budget.- Delivered an annual international financial efficiency project and aligned a single investment plan across CCI.- Maintained a prioritised portfolio based on an agreed model and wider dependencies.- Regularly reviewed international initiatives to ensure Portfolio Assurance.- Maintained strong C-level stakeholder relationships, influenced decisions and ensured effective communication through all delivery stages.- Delivered business change programmes across the international group with accountability for benefits realisation to meet commercial targets.- Managed & recruited a team of 3, monitored performance and ensured the consistent achievement of project targets.- Owned core planning processes and ensured the delivery of programme outcomes.- Managed process re-engineering, financial change request process and significantly improved financial governance across all business transformation/change programmes.- Reviewed/reported on delivery plans, project risks, issues, steering group decks and change requests.- Prepared/managed Project Mandate, Project RAG reports, RAIDs, dashboards, month end packs and project governance. Show less - Delivered fiscal benefits of circa $2 Million and ensured programme delivery withinagreed business objectives, schedule and budget.- Managed resources, schedules and budgets on a multi-year Business CapabilityProgramme.- Engaged with business stakeholders to establish scope, objectives and outcomes.- Prepared, managed and reported on Business Case, PID, Roadmap and Project Plans.- Reported on performance against plans, monitored for risk issues, led risk/changeassessments as well as programme and project assurance activities. Show less

  • Technology Portfolio Director

    Sept 2022 - now

  • Head of Technology Portfolio

    Oct 2014 - Sept 2022

  • Programme Manager

    Oct 2013 - Sept 2014