Roger Williams

Experience

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  Siemens

  Oct 2005 - Sept 2009

  Project Manager

  Responsible for electricity-based customer projects ranging between $5K - $2M in value.Key Achievement:• Consistently achieved on-time delivery of projects within budgetManagement of significant network improvement projects

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  Electrix

  Sept 2009 - Jul 2024

  Overseeing Opex and Capex programmes exceeding $30 million, while leading a design and estimation team entrusted with pricing and tendering functions.Key Achievements: • Implemented a customer-centric risk-based strategy, optimising spending towards high-impact solutions.• Maintained unblemished government regulatory compliance for a continuous 5-year period.• Consistently achieved on-time delivery of Opex and Capex programmes annually.• Orchestrated the seamless operational integration of a modernistic process and system, enhancing invoicing efficiency. Show less Responsible for analysing the network performance and determining where improvements needed to be made. Cost-benefit analysis as well as managing client/customer relationships is critical to this role. Key Achievements:• Implemented a new investment strategy refocusing a $10M CAPEX budget which was producing only 2% network performance value. My improvements resulted in a 90% network performance value.• New Business Initiatives – developed and implemented a new process and technology, producing cost savings of up to 30% on a budget of $18M.• Developed and implemented a competency-based framework for the industry, including training material, assessments, and presentations. Show less

  • Programme Manager

    Mar 2019 - Jul 2024

  • Network Performance Manager

    Jan 2013 - Mar 2019

  • Contract Manager

    Sept 2009 - Jan 2013
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  Transpower New Zealand

  Jan 2024 - now

  Programme Manager

  As a Programme Manager at Transpower, I’m here to help shape New Zealand’s energy future by leading projects that make our power grid smarter and more sustainable. I work with teams across the board to plan and optimise critical infrastructure investments, keeping our network ready for the demands of tomorrow. Through collaboration, innovation, and solid programme management, I’m focused on supporting a resilient, future-ready energy landscape for New Zealand.