James (he / Him) Brassington

James (he / Him) Brassington

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  • About me

    MBA. MSc. PGDip. P3O. Prince2. PMQ. MoR. ITIL. Microsoft Adv EPM.

  • Education

    • Axelos

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      Prince 2 Practitioner Project Management
    • APM

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      Project Management Qualification (IPMA Level D Certification) Project Management Pass

      Project Management Qualification and IPMA Level D Certification for extensive Project, Programme and Portfolio certification.

    • Stratford Business School

      2014 - 2014
      Strategic Management and Leadership Level 7 Extended Diploma

      Explore and understand contemporary business strategy, HR strategy, funding strategy, leadership and management styles and thinking. Aim to develop knowledge of business strategy, leadership and management.

    • Cranfield University

      2008 - 2009
      Information Management Technology MSc

      Strategy and implementation of information management technology and systems. Includes all forms of strategy study (business, HR, marketing, IT, commercial, finance etc.), consulting, Information System (IS) project management, tools and techniques for strategic IS development, software engineering, systems' architecture, research, development and emerging technology, information and knowledge management, strategic change and change management, organisational behaviour and process improvement,… Show more Strategy and implementation of information management technology and systems. Includes all forms of strategy study (business, HR, marketing, IT, commercial, finance etc.), consulting, Information System (IS) project management, tools and techniques for strategic IS development, software engineering, systems' architecture, research, development and emerging technology, information and knowledge management, strategic change and change management, organisational behaviour and process improvement, information assurance and security, databases; dissertation - Mintzberg's corporation of the 90s utility for IS acquisition and implementation. Show less

    • University of Northampton

      2019 - 2020
      Master of Business Administration - MBA Business Administration and Management, General
    • Cranfield University - Cranfield School of Management

      2010 - 2013
      Defence Acquisition Management PGDip

      Explore, understand, critique and suggest improvements to Defence Acquisition through the study of commercial practice and academic theory. Includes all forms of strategy, contracting, supply chain/networks and their modelling, finance (cost estimation and forecasting), information management, programme and project management, managing change, sourcing/purchasing and dealing with industry, leadership, managing capability and through life support amongst others.

    • Bournemouth University

      1994 - 1997
      Human and Computer Science Human and Computer Science BSc (Hons) - 2:1
  • Experience

    • UK Ministry of Defence

      May 1998 - May 2018
      • Deputy Head

        Mar 2016 - May 2018
      • Deputy Head and Training Officer

        Sept 2015 - Mar 2016
      • Development Business Analyst; 5/10/30-year Strategic Planning Officer

        Sept 2013 - Sept 2015
      • Head of Department

        Sept 2011 - Sept 2013
      • Deputy Program Manager PMO and Service Delivery Manager

        Sept 2009 - Sept 2011
      • Early leadership and staff career

        May 1998 - Sept 2009
    • ISAF / NATO

      Nov 2011 - Mar 2012
      Deputy Director (UK) ISAF Customs Coordination Cell

      Engage with Afghan Defence, Justice and Customs ministries to facilitate Bn$ ISAf equipment cross-border movement.Lead for UK customs clearance of UK and ISAF forces support contract materials.

    • Ministry of Defence UK

      May 2018 - Oct 2020
      Consultant; Deputy PMO; Project Manager; Contract Management Team Leader
  • Licenses & Certifications

    • BMC

      Bloomberg
    • Project Management Qualification (PMQ)

      Association of Project Managers
    • PRINCE2® 2017 Practitioner

      AXELOS Global Best Practice
    • MoR® Practitioner

      AXELOS Global Best Practice
    • ITIL Practitioner

      Microsoft
    • P3O® Certifications

      AXELOS Global Best Practice