Kam Matharu

Experience

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  BAE Systems

  Sept 2000 - Dec 2004

  Selected by the BAE SYSTEMS executive team to work with Action for Children to help deliver an ICT programme focused on demonstrating the benefits of IT access for disadvantaged children and Project delivery completed in partnership with AOL, BT, Cable and Wireless, HP and Microsoft. Graduate training programme with key responsibility for production and development flight testing. Lead Flight Test Engineer on certification of Auto-Flight system, certified by the Civil Aviation Authority (CAA).

  • Project Manager

    May 2003 - Dec 2004

  • Flight Test Engineer

    Sept 2000 - May 2003
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  Action for Children

  Jan 2005 - Mar 2008

  Head of Children & Technology

  Leading a highly qualified team of 10 that contributed to the strategic development of an IT strategy, which supported disadvantaged young people. Demonstrating strong project management capability to maximise the safe and efficient delivery of work as well as proactively manage interfaces with stakeholders, accurately reporting and communicating on key issues, progress, risk and opportunities.

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  City Link

  Aug 2008 - Mar 2012

  Senior Project Manager

  Responsible for a concurrent portfolio of 8 projects, managing a budget of £2.5m, and closely collaborating with business and technical teams locally and offshore. Proficient in formulating business cases and overseeing full lifecycle implementation.• Facilitating expansion in new and existing sectors by engaging with customers to forge strategic partnerships.• Crafting robust business plans inclusive of short and long-term financial forecasts to drive growth.• Modernised City Links CRM data warehouse, to foster enhanced business engagement and capabilities.• Collaborating with the executive committee to devise delivery process models and change management procedures, ensuring efficient onboarding of new business initiatives. Show less

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  Blu Consulting

  Apr 2012 - Jan 2016

  Senior Project Manager

  Working with major blue chip organisations such as XPO, Ted Baker and Wates Group too successfully manage a portfolio of projects using PRINCE2 principles, resulting in a 20% improvement in project delivery times.• Wates Group - Integration initiative following competitor acquisition, concentrating on enhancing IT infrastructure across existing technology assets. Comprehensive lifecycle management facilitating organisational and technical integration.• XPO Logistics / TED BAKER - Implementation of Warehouse Management System. Introduced short cycle testing and release strategy, and assumed control of third-party management to meet project objectives. Managed senior stakeholders and cultivated relationships, negotiated third-party contracts, coordinated a globally dispersed project team, and ensured compliance with data security policies. Show less

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  Blu Innovation

  Feb 2016 - Feb 2018

  Director

  Leading a high-quality, cross-functional home automation business, exercising strategic leadership and operational oversight to drive innovation within the industry.• Identifying and pursuing new business opportunities, partnerships, and strategic alliances.• Collaborate with internal and external stakeholders to define project scope, expectations, and success criteria• Monitoring KPIs and making data-driven decisions to optimise profitability and sustainability.• Identify potential risks and develop mitigation strategies to minimise their impact on project outcomes.• Managing cash flow and liquidity to ensure financial stability. Show less

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  SDL Group Property Services

  Feb 2018 - Sept 2021

  Senior Project Manager

  Working closely with a team of real-estate experts to drive business change and lead on the implementation and integration of a Customer Relationship Management system. Ensuring timely delivery, creative feasibility, adherence to scope, and budget compliance for all projects.• Led a multi-functional team dedicated to implementing various national change projects.• Responsible for managing a £1 million investment package to drive strategic advancements.• Planning, acquiring, and implementing a Dwellent CRM platform aimed at enhancing the customer experience through self-service options, consistent communication, and streamlined processes.• Review of Internal systems looking at the property management lifecycle, focusing on automating functions.• Senior leadership position involving stakeholder meetings, risk assessment, compliance monitoring, budget management, accounting oversight, and tendering for new business opportunities. Show less

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  LSL Property Services plc

  Oct 2021 - Apr 2024

  Senior Project Manager

  Responsible for the successful delivery of all projects, ensuring they align with specified requirements, timelines, and budgets, while adhering to internal controls. Supporting leaders and teams in scoping and developing business cases, conducting comprehensive analysis of project outputs, and driving collaboration and innovation. Enforcing governance principles by implementing robust policies and procedures, fostering transparency, and ensuring compliance with regulatory requirements across all projects and initiatives.• Delivery of a new Acturis Insurance CRM solution for First2Protect Insurance Services.• Evaluation of FCA regulatory changes pertaining to Consumer Duty, assuring business compliance.• Creation of new Project Management Framework to be used within Financial Services and wider LSL Group.• Lead on the acquisition and integration of the Tenet Lime broker business into the Financial Services division.• Data migration of 2 million cases, 300 advisors within 3 months of contract exchange.• Lead on PRIMIS Single Tie switch from Aviva to Legal & General.• Preparation of business cases and status reports. Presenting these to the Group board and stakeholders.• Production of key project documentation including Project plans, Budgets, and Target Operating Models.• Coordinating with third-party system suppliers to establish project scope, specifications, and delivery plans.• Stakeholder Management to ensure all parties are held responsible and accountable for project deliverables.• Collaborating with Risk, Compliance, Data Protection, and InfoSec to implement necessary risk controls.• Providing governance guidance and support to senior management and board members. Show less

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  Bupa

  Apr 2024 - now

  Senior Project Manager

  Part of the commercial team at Bupa Dental Care responsible for delivery of new proportions to Bupa customers through collaboration with all Bupa divisions. Oversight and project governance on new products from the design, development, implementation through to benefits realisation phases. Responsible for the creation of a new project framework for the products team and providing project management support to subject matter experts.