Richard Franklin

Experience

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  Ford Motor Company

  Sept 1992 - Sept 1997

  Product Development Engineer
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  Hitachi Europe

  Sept 1997 - May 2001

  OEM Engineer
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  Rossmore Group

  May 2001 - May 2003

  Management Consultant

  Performed project roles in delivering sustainable change. M&A Bid Teams, Business Process Re-engineering, Lean Manufacturing Projects, and Due Diligence Assessments for FTSE100, SME and Venture Capitalist Clients. Member of successful bid team involved in the takeover of FTSE100 company.

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  Network Rail

  May 2003 - Jun 2018

  Responsibility for planning and delivery of infrastructure readiness and business change to enable KO2 Timetable Operations enabling a smooth transition between projects and business operations. Establishment and maintenance of strong working relationships with managers across the railway industry was central to the role. Railway assets under management encompassed Rolling Stock, Traffic Management, Signaling and Track, Traction Power, Railway Sidings and Stabling, Depots, Stations, and Gauging Show less Leadership responsibility for design development and governance of the highly acclaimed Blackfriars Station Project (> £500 million) and City Thameslink Station Project that were part of the widely publicised Thameslink Programme increasing rail capacity in and around London. Delivery of successful outcomes at best value. Instrumental in the development of and gaining executive approval for implementation of the highly acclaimed Blackfriars Roof Photo-Voltaic Scheme that is the largest solar array on any bridge in the world. Lead contributor to the Thameslink Programme Management Information System. Line management responsibility with seven professional staff. Show less Responsible for requirements specifications and governance of major projects (> £100 million). Member of the Sponsorship Team which delivered a major rewrite of the Thameslink Programme Requirements Specification as well as Programme Level and Project Manager’s Remits. Role included building and maintaining successful relationships with key stakeholders (Department for Transport etc.), benefit cost analysis and impact assessment of client and stakeholder change proposals as well as management appraisal of project progress and supplier performance. Line management responsibility for up to five staff Show less Programme Office Role working on the West Coast Programme (~£10 billion) that delivered improved railway services between London and the West of England and Scotland.Responsible for delivering programme cost forecasts and change management across portfolios of projects and contracts as well as work bank planning and reporting and the design and introduction of new performance management tools. On the specific request of an executive director completed a national programme scope and cost forecasting exercise (£000m) Show less

  • Thameslink Programme Manager (Change)

    Nov 2014 - Jun 2018

  • Thameslink Programme - Planning and Integration Manager

    Aug 2012 - Nov 2014

  • Thameslink Programme - Senior Development Manager

    Feb 2008 - Jul 2012

  • Thameslink Programme - Sponsor

    Oct 2005 - Feb 2008

  • National Electrification Programme Efficiency Analyst

    Oct 2004 - Oct 2005

  • West Coast Modernisation Programme - Project Control Engineer

    May 2003 - Oct 2004
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  Born Ltd

  Aug 2018 - now

  Planning and Project Manager

  Planning and Project Manager specialising in:Programme and Project PlanningOperational ReadinessSystem EngineeringProject and Product DevelopmentI am an experienced projects and engineering professional with core competencies in planning, development, and programme readiness. Undertaking a variety of roles in public transport, industrial products, and manufacturing I have gained the leadership competencies and capabilities needed to deliver value in high complexity environments with a strong focus on what is important for clients, stakeholders, teams, and peers.Having fulfilled a variety of roles in both programme delivery and business as usual operations I have an in-depth understating of the challenges facing businesses within and during transition between both environments and how people, processes, systems, and tools work successfully together.I am passionate about delivering work to a high standard and enjoy the satisfaction that comes from working in successful teams. QUALIFICATIONSManaging Successful Programmes (MSP) Certification (2017)Chartered Member of the Institute of Mechanical Engineers (since 1996)PRINCE2 Certification (2012)Post Graduate Award in Business Leadership (2011 Warwick University)MSc. Eng. in Railway Systems Engineering (2007 Sheffield University)Six-Sigma Yellow Belt Accreditation (2003)Belbin Team Role Accreditation (2001)B.Eng. (Honours) in Mech. Eng. (1989 Southampton University)ADDITIONAL INFORMATIONAdvanced skills in Primavera and Microsoft Office.British National. Full Car Driving License. Married with three children. Proficient German Speaker having worked in Germany for 6 years. Charlton Athletic Football Club Supporter, RYA Certified Day Skipper. Show less

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  RAIL FOR LONDON LIMITED

  Nov 2018 - Oct 2023

  Senior Integration Planner

  Responsible for Elizabeth Line Railway Integration Planning and Readiness. Delivering implementation and readiness planning during the transition phase between programme delivery and business as usual operations. Key roles and responsibilities included leadership and management of the Elizabeth Line Programme Stage Plan, Elizabeth Line Route Control Centre and Back-Up Readiness Programme Plan, Crossrail Infrastructure Integrated Programme Stage Plan, and Integrated Railway Access Planning