Employment Market:

Defence, Information Technology, Telecommunications

Employment Type:

Contract, Temporary/Fixed Term

Notice Period:

Immediate

Salary/Rate:

between £50.00 and £150.00 per hour

Preferred Role:

Project Manager

Current Skill Set:

project management

Preferred Location(s):

UK

Position Sought:

Current Work Permits:

Authorised to work in the EU

Education:

3rd Class Bachelors

Driving Licence:

Yes

Jun 05 - Date

Project Manager with United Kingdom Hydrographic Office.



[Implementation of a Wide Area IT system using Secure 2003/XP platform with links to other systems. Project implemented using AMS Methodology]

· Responsible for the provision of a single production secure network in order to meet the demands of the business in ensuring increased efficiencies in communication and business production, including the migration of legacy systems and applications to the new network.

· Managed the provision of a secure interconnection between UKHO and the MOD and other agencies providing secure email and data transfer.

· Managed the co-location of the defence branches to meet the business plan in order to enhance security and communication.

· Liaised with business users at all levels, and across functional areas, to determine the requirements and business case.

· Responsible for the co-ordination and control, through full project lifecycle, of all activities from concept, requirements, design, supply, installation, acceptance, transfer to user and handover to service management.

· Financial control and management of a budget of £700K. Detailed management including forecasting and including both external (3 ^rd party) resource requirements and internal market costings & charges utilizing SAP.

· Produced and maintained detailed implementation plans, utilizing MS Project, to meet the requirement in accordance with AMS and UKHO standards and produced regular reports to programme, project, stakeholder and user management as appropriate.

Mar 02-Feb 05

Project Manager with Ministry of Defence, Defence Information Infrastructure Integrated Project Team (DII IPT).



[Implementation of a Wide Area IT system using Secure 2003/XP platform with links to other systems. Project implemented using PRINCE Methodology]

· Responsible for the provision of DII infrastructure and facilities to meet the requirement for the reoccupation of 3000 users into MOD Main Building from multiple sites arising from the planned refurbishment programme. Involved in the full project lifecycle from user requirements definition through to handover to service management.

· Responsible for the provision of DII & CHOTS infrastructure, services and facilities to meet the requirement for the relocation of 900 users into a MOD building from multiple sites arising from the planned refurbishment programme, including the management of 3 ^rd party IT & cabling contractors. Financial management of a £1M budget.

· Managed the provision of an interconnection between DII and the Government Secure Intranet providing secure Web and Email services between MOD and other Government departments and access to the Internet.

· Liaised with other MOD branches to determine the requirements and progress the migration of legacy systems to DII.

· Responsible through full project lifecycle, for the co-ordination and control of all activities concerned with the definition, supply, installation, acceptance and ongoing support aspects of the DII & CHOTS products and services needed in specific task areas including the implementation at new sites and Email connections to other secure systems. Projects to the value of £250k+.

· Produced and maintained detailed implementation plans to meet the requirement in accordance with PRINCE and DII Management Team standards and produced regular reports to programme, project and user management as appropriate.

May 00-Feb 02



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Aug 98-Apr 99

Project Manager with Ministry of Defence Corporate Headquarters Office Technology System (CHOTS).



[Implementation of a Wide Area Office Automation System using Secure NT4 platform. 15,000+ users over 30+ sites with links to other systems. Project implemented using PRINCE Methodology]

· Responsible for the provision of CHOTS infrastructure and facilities to meet the requirement for the relocation of 3000 users from MOD Main Building to multiple sites arising from the planned refurbishment programme.

· Responsible through full project lifecycle, for the co-ordination and control of all activities concerned with the definition, supply, installation, acceptance and ongoing support aspects of the CHOTS products and services needed in specific task areas including the implementation at new sites and Email connections to other secure systems. Projects to the value of £500k+.

· Produced and maintained detailed implementation plans to meet the requirement in accordance with PRINCE and CHOTS Management Team standards and produced regular reports to programme, project and user management as appropriate.

· Assessed the feasibility, cost and timescale for providing additional facilities and agreed implementation plans with senior MOD management, user budget holders and the CHOTS contractor.

· Managed the provision of an interconnection between CHOTS and the Government Secure Intranet providing secure Web and Email services between MOD and other Government departments and access to the Internet.

· Liaised with other MOD branches to determine the requirements and progress the migration of legacy systems to CHOTS.

· Member of the MOD Business Continuity Working Group responsible for the development of strategy, planning and provision of IT services.

Feb 99-Apr 01

Project Manager with PricewaterhouseCoopers



[Corporate Infrastructure Renewal, New Business, Re-location & Co-location Projects (22 buildings ranging from 150 to 10,000 occupancy)]

· Managed on behalf of the Client, the Corporate rationalisation and migration of LAN Infrastructure to switched Ethernet, involving the provision of Lucent Gigaspeed CAT5 E & Fibre cabling infrastructure to all retained sites, construction of Main & Secondary Equipment rooms and the cutover to CISCO LAN & WAN components. Involved in the full project lifecycle from user requirements definition through to handover to service management.

· Managed the co-location / re-location of recently merged Corporate entities and the requirement for the provision of IT, Data & Voice Communications (including service centre & market data) facilities in decant, temporary and re-furbished facilities often within compressed timescales.

· Provision of secure facilities for Be Trusted & E Commerce sectors of the business.

· Management of 3 ^rd Party Construction, IT and Cabling Contractors.

· Financial management of ICT related budget of £2.5M.

· Carried out role as the client Design Authority to evaluate bid & work packages; manage change; maintain configuration control and to ensure both the network design and completed works were fully compliant with corporate standards and adhered to best engineering practices.

Jan 98-Jul 98

Networks Quality Manager with Computer Sciences Corporation (CSC) on British Aerospace IT Infrastructure Project.



[£47M, Multi-site network infrastructure roll-out, including production and office environments, utilising structured cabling methodology (Fibre optic, Cat5 and Lucent Gigaspeed). Combination of current network technologies (ATM, FDDI, Ethernet, Fast Ethernet) using 3Com and Cisco active equipment. OA, machine, tooling & engineering applications.]

· Provided a centre of excellence to the project to ensure that the correct standards and best practices of the industry were instilled in the works programme to provide the client with the best possible infrastructure for both current and future needs.

· Formulated, authored and reviewed project documentation including infrastructure standards, processes and procedures.

· Key member of the Design Assurance Group responsible for the approval of designs, audit, test & acceptance inspections and sign-off of completed work against relevant documented criteria.

· Advised project teams on detail of standards, quality and best practices to be adopted at design and implementation phases to ensure a disciplined approach to installation.

· Maintained effective liaison and co-ordinated activities between contractors/suppliers, local site services, client and CSC staff to ensure adherence to standards, project timescales were not jeopardised and the rapid escalation of issues and risk to the relevant authority.

Jan 95-Dec 97

Data Communications Consultant with Ministry of Defence Corporate Headquarters Office Technology System (CHOTS).

· Carried out Installation Design Authority (IDA) role, responsible for ensuring the CHOTS infrastructure was planned, installed and maintained throughout the system lifetime in accordance with Health & Safety policy, statutory regulations, contractual agreements and Departmental policy.

· Developed and formalised policy guidance to CHOTS senior management in relation to Tempest, COMSEC, COMPUSEC and physical security issues in order that the installations received accreditation for operational use.

· Project Manager for the provision of a secure communications Metropolitan Area Network overseas in support of the project.

· Carried out scoping activities in order to assess the site suitability to receive CHOTS.

· Reviewed and approved the Contractor's design and implementation proposals ensuring compliance with policy and contractual obligations, engineering standards, mandatory legislation and product conformance.

· Conducted engineering assessments for changes to the design, implementation procedures and product approval taking into account cost, impact on the project plan and maintenance of electronic security.

· Liaised with other MOD authorities to identify planned works that may affect the implementation of CHOTS, made an input into these programmes and agreed a pragmatic approach to implementation at the site.

· Monitored work on a progressive basis during implementation for conformance to the design, engineering practices and standards and quality. Carried out acceptance inspections on completed work and generated observations and deficiency lists based on the design as amended by agreed Occurrence Reports.

Sep 94-Dec 94

Technical Support Engineer at Orange PCS Ltd

· Provided second line technical assistance to Customer Services Representatives.

· Monitored and identified trends in the network in order that proactive action could be taken to avoid major network problems and to provide resolutions and filtering of problems to the appropriate network, support and development centres.

· Assisted in the development and improvement of the technical skills of both customer and engineering support staff in order to affect a more rapid resolution of customer queries.

· Organised the daily workplan for support engineering staff to maximise effort in clearing outstanding faults.

Oct 93-Oct 94

Project Manager / Communications Consultant for Ministry of Defence (Army) Communications Projects Division

· Carried out Co-ordinating Installation Design Authority (CIDA) function on communications systems for the MOD (Army) worldwide, ensuring common standards of installation design practice including Tempest, Radhaz, EMC, EMP, and safety were met, and that installations conformed to British Standards.

· Designed, specified, planned and supervised the implementation and commissioning of communications systems, for use by the MOD (Army), worldwide.

· Carried out surveys for communications installations in order to optimise communications, including 'green field' and established sites.

· Identified, established and maintained engineering procedures to ensure the MOD (Army) assimilated, and used to best advantage, the technological advances in communications systems.

· Liaised with military and commercial personnel, at all levels; represented unit at meetings, reviews, briefings and conferences and advised Ministry of Defence Central Staffs and Procurement Executive on communications systems.

Oct 91-Sep 93

Systems Engineering / Systems Support Manager based in Germany

· Responsible for the planning, execution and control for the field operation of a fully integrated digital communications network.

· Planned and supervised the implementation of a progressive quality assurance programme of maintenance, modifications and repairs to over 80 mobile communications vehicles including VHF, UHF and SHF trunk radio, VHF single channel radio access and switch facilities control installations incorporating microprocessor controlled switching and routing exchanges for static and mobile subscribers, ensuring equipment performance and operational efficiency of the unit.

· Managed a technical workshop of 15 technicians with responsibility for organising, planning and allocating work, training, evaluation and testing of technical tradesmen for career advancement and promotion.

Apr 87-Oct 91

Project Manager / Systems Support Manager based in Special Communications Organisation

· Managed over 30 concurrent communications projects, including the planning, design, procurement, installation and commissioning of specialist and secure communications projects.

· Controlled an annual budget of £1.5M for procurement of equipment, maintenance, spares and engineer contracts.

· Managed a technical workshop of 10 joint military and civilian engineers/technicians with responsibility for organising, planning and allocating work and for training and welfare.

Feb 78-Apr 87

Radio Technician

· Extensive experience in routine maintenance, performance testing, fault diagnosis and repairs to component level of a wide spectrum of communications equipment including tactical and strategic, radio and terminal equipment.

TRAINING AND DEVELOPMENT

1997 Introduction to PRINCE 2 Course.

1997 PRINCE in Project Management Course.

1994 GSM Course.

1994 Total Quality Management Course.

1994 Project Management Course.

1994 Commerce and Industry Management Course.

1988 Supervisory Management Course (NEBSM Cert equivalent).

1985 - 1987 Foreman of Signals Course.

1985 Junior Managers Course.

1982 Team Leaders Course.

1981 - 1982 Telecommunications Technician Class 1 Upgrading Course.

1979 Telecommunications Technician Class 2 Upgrading Course.

1975 - 1978 Telecommunications Technician Apprenticeship.

QUALIFICATIONS

BSc with Open University.

Higher National Diploma (HND) in Engineering.

BTEC Diploma in Electronics & Communications Engineering.

Ordinary National Certificate (ONC) in Engineering.

RSA Certificate in Information Technology Stage 2.

RSA Certificate in Computer Literacy and Information Technology.

6 GCE 'O' Levels - including Mathematics, Physics and English.

Professional Registered as an Incorporated Engineer (IEng) with The Engineering Council.

Fellow of the Institution of Incorporated Engineers.

Member of the Institute of Leadership & Management.

Nationality British.

Additional Chair of Governors - Local Primary School

Assistant District Commissioner (Scouts) - Scout Association