Chris Larkin

Experience

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  IBM United Kingdom Ltd

  Mar 2004 - Mar 2012

  Managed and supported product setup.Project manage the delivery of new products and processes.Successfully achieve new product introduction whilst observing schedule and early order backlog. Manage business control compliance.Support the control tower operations team in achieving delivery metrics and maximizing order shipments.Provide global communication.Maintain good vendor relationships. Managed client focus groups to document new product reviews. Managed team of 7 in Greenock Scotland.Handled performance management and ensured business controls compliance.Ensured customer orders were passed to manufacturing in a timely fashion.Tracked orders from load to delivery.Communicated daily with sales team and customers.Interacted daily with end to end supply chain colleagues to ensure flawless order execution.Reviewed team metrics on a weekly basis to ensure all issues were resolved.

  • EMEA Operations Business Analyst

    Jul 2010 - Mar 2012

  • System x Hungary Operations Team Leader

    Mar 2004 - Jul 2010
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  Lenovo

  Mar 2012 - Dec 2015

  Hardware Infrastructure Project Manager

  Managed various global hardware infrastructure projects.Handle performance management and business controls compliance.Participate in WW quality management matrix reviews.Managed cross functional project teams throughout the client hardware deploymentCommunicate effectively ensuring priorities – milestones were achieved.Risk management & change management focal point.Single point of contact for all key stakeholders.Report weekly to executive management on the project health.On-site support during critical project milestones. Show less

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  Hewlett-Packard Enterprise

  May 2016 - Nov 2016

  Programme Manager at Hewlett-Packard Enterprise

  Prince2 Accredited, Security cleared IT Project Manager with extensive experience gained defining, implementing, and delivering business transformation for complex and critical initiatives relating to IT networks, cyber security, server, desktop, and online services for both commercial and defence clients.I build, engage and lead multi-functional teams to achieve targeted outcomes, joining together disparate groups of technical engineers, management teams, suppliers, stakeholders and clientsNatural communicator and deep understanding of what style/method of communication is need, and when. Able to communicate effectively .both in verbal and written form for internal reporting and coordinating purposes.‘Real people person, passion for project management and IT’. Show less

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  Inverclyde Council

  Dec 2016 - Mar 2018

  Lead Project Manager

  Technology Enabled Care (TEC) Working for HSCP programme in Inverclyde ensuring that our local service users - citizens are provided with the latest Technology-Enabled Care for them as individuals in home or community settings are improved through the application of technology as an integral part of quality cost-effective care and support in our local area.

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  Accelalpha

  Mar 2018 - now

  Global Trade Management Consultant

  Global Trade Management (GTM) solutions consultant. I have an in-depth working knowledge of business and logistics requirements, which consistently results in reliable and robust client solutions being implemented on time within budget to protect and support the success of the client.