Chris Phillips

Experience

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  Agrium

  Jun 2004 - Aug 2005

  Network Designer
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  Emerson Electric Co.

  Aug 2005 - Aug 2009

  Wireless Project Lead

  As North American Wireless Project Pursuit and Execution Lead, I established and led a specialized team overseeing the execution of wireless automation projects for major energy producers and driving successful proposal efforts valued up to $1MM. I managed contract negotiations and developed standardized project execution processes on a global scale.

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  Deloitte Canada

  May 2011 - Jul 2013

  Manager

  With a focus on the Canadian Financial Services Industry, I worked with clients to leverage technology and innovation to achieve business objectives. By understanding technology and industry trends, I was able to effectively advise corporations both large and small how to plan and execute technology initiatives strategically, rather than reactively.

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  LifeLabs Medical Laboratory Services

  Oct 2013 - Jun 2016

  As Portfolio Manager for new product introductions, I spearheaded the development and launch of new products and services across four national business units. I effectively coordinated activities among various stakeholders and monitored post-launch performance to ensure alignment with revenue and volume projections, while providing comprehensive reporting to the Executive Leadership Team. As Senior Project Manager, I oversaw the post-acquisition integration of patient-facing operations in BC, leading a diverse team of 11 professionals. Managing a budget of $4.5MM, I orchestrated the integration of over 500 employees, implemented process and technology enhancements to realize cost savings, and provided regular updates and proposals to Senior Executives while also serving as the editor of the monthly communication newsletter.

  • Portfolio Manager, New Product Introductions

    Aug 2015 - Jun 2016

  • Senior Project Manager

    Oct 2013 - Aug 2015
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  MDA (Macdonald Dettwiler & Associates)

  Jun 2016 - Apr 2018

  Project Manager, Surveillance & Intelligence

  As Project Manager, I managed large concurrent technology projects, oversaw multimillion-dollar budgets, and ensured the success of initiatives serving commercial and governmental clients in satellite imagery exploitation and land administration.

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  OSI Maritime Systems

  Apr 2018 - Apr 2019

  Project Manager

  As Project Manager, I delivered high-technology projects for military clients with budgets exceeding $10MM, developed the Bid Manager function to ensure accurate estimation and staffing of projects, managed cross-functional project teams, provided regular updates to senior management, and mentored junior project management staff.

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  Seaspan ULC

  Apr 2019 - Feb 2024

  As Director of Digital Shipyards, I led IT application management across three shipyards, overseeing a team of over 30 professionals, and have successfully implemented numerous strategic initiatives, including growing the Business Technology Team and establishing an IT Project Management Office, while managing a multimillion dollar IT budget. As Manager of Engineering and Planning Systems, I oversaw the operations of technology systems, managed a team of 9 professionals, led successful digital transformation projects, and played a key role in strategic planning, fostering close relationships with C-level executives and representing Seaspan at industry conferences.

  • Director, Digital Shipyards

    Jun 2021 - Feb 2024

  • Manager, Engineering and Design Systems

    Apr 2019 - Jun 2021
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  CN

  Sept 2024 - now

  Expert, Project and Program Management

  I lead large and strategic Operational Technology projects for one of North America's largest Class 1 railroads.