Jon D.

Experience

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  Westpac Banking Corporation

  Nov 1995 - Apr 1998

  Network Engineer

  ★ Provided technical support of internal corporate and nationwide bank branch/ATM networks.★ Specifically responsible for technical hardware and software support of phone banking and branch back-office networks.★ Role also included host system installation & maintenance

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  ABN AMRO

  Jul 1998 - Jul 2002

  Network Analyst

  ★ Provided third-level support of UK internal and external networks including connections to exchanges, clients, vendors and data feeds from head office of this large organisation.★ Team representative on networking projects.★ Responsible for configuration & support of remote access systems with 1000 users

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  Creative Response

  Jun 2003 - Aug 2005

  IT Manager

  ★ Accountable for overall IT function within this 20 person marketing agency specialising in charity clients.★ The role spanned strategic research and analysis through to planning and implementation of small projects on a very tight budget.★ Other key responsibilities were cost management, vendor management, training and technical support

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  Unisys / Dell

  Aug 2005 - Oct 2006

  Project Manager (Contract)

  ★ Based at Dell with project management positions across both Dell and Unisys PMOs.★ Performed customer requirements elicitation, planning and execution of up to 35 concurrent small projects.★ Operated as primary liaison between customers, architects and engineers, responding to business and technical queries.★ Allocated project resources, controlled logistics and presented project updates

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  NZ Lotteries

  Nov 2006 - Jun 2012

  Project Manager

  ★ Responsible for managing diverse projects from business case through to closure.★ Successfully delivered technology change, marketing and retail rollout projects.★ Led teams of up to 30 people, often remote and cross-functional.★ Regularly communicate directly with the senior management team on key project aspects.★ Champion and trainer of company project management best practice, methodology and benefits- Achievements -★ Successfully managed $4 million project to deliver NZ’s biggest digital signage network★ Headed financial systems and corporate website projects within e-commerce programme (MyLotto)★ Managed ticket self-checker rollout into NZ’s largest retail network of over 1000 diverse stores★ Delivered IT project within new lottery game programme (Bullseye) for 15% under $1.6 million budget★ Directed NZ Lotteries’ biggest ever promotion project (Lotto’s 25th Birthday) Show less

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  Vodafone New Zealand

  Aug 2012 - May 2019

  Project Manager

  ★ Successfully delivered tactical and strategic projects for technology, finance and human resources departments.★ Built and maintained relationships with a wide range of local & global resources, from senior management to technical experts.★ Managed and led diverse teams, with the ability to make difficult decisions ensuring optimal business outcomes.- Achievements -★ Manager of a wide range of successful projects with significant business benefits e.g. New Christchurch Headquarters Technology Infrastructure, Biannual SAP Releases, Revenue Assurance, Mobile Voicemail Provisioning, Reward & Recognition Web Portal, Backup & Exchange Consolidation, New Oracle Database and Provisioning System Platforms★ Currently managing multiple complex projects e.g. New ISP E-mail Platform, New Auckland Headquarters Technology Infrastructure, Global Digital Workplace Programme★ Created and managed sensible and detailed financial plans and schedules for complex multi-year projects★ Close collaboration with key stakeholders on status, issues, changes, commercials Show less

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  One New Zealand

  May 2019 - now

  National Building Technology Manager