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Programme Manager - Digitalisation - Siemens
Piush Patel
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Walsall, United Kingdom
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A highly accomplished Senior Project & Programme Manager with more than 20 years’ experience delivering enterprise-wide systems implementation and business transformation programmes within FTSE Listed multi-national companies, spanning Utilities, Technical Services, Telecoms, Energy Trading, Engineering and Technology sectors. Leads multi-disciplinary matrix teams to deliver programmes to budget and timeframe across national and international regions. Expertise includes establishing project teams of up to 50 to execute delivery across the entire programme lifecycle. Exceptional communication and stakeholder management experience with an emphasis on managing executive stakeholders through organisational change programmes.
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Programme Manager
Siemens.
Delivery of the Digital Transformation Programme of Siemens Managed Services Infrastructure and Business Estate migration into AWS Cloud. Working against a strategic target operating model and 5-year Business Case road map to reduce costs by 70% against infrastructure hosting, H/W support contracts, environment provisioning, Disaster Recovery and general maintenance and support costs. Savings were also identified re-factoring applications utilizing Oracle Enterprise to transitioning across to Standard Edition RDS making significant savings in licensing costs.
* Recruited and allocated resources to the programme, managing a high-performing delivery team exceeding 50+ resources.
* Involved in the assessment of the technologies and platforms suitable for each case by case application migration which was presented to a Design Authority and Business Stakeholders before a decision was taken to proceed
* The programme split into 5 phases of the journey into cloud, involved initially "Lift and Shift" migrations of applications, and then progressing with utilisation of cloud features with associated operational processes to modernise applications as they got migrated.
* Managed Third Party Vendors and onboarded new Software providers to provide SaaS solutions to replace old legacy systems which were not deemed to be a viable commercial migration
* Engagement with Cloud providers predominantly Amazon Web Services (AWS) to utilise technical consultancy in line with each migration requirements.
* Introduction of processes and procedures to ensure strict governance was followed from design through to test and implementation into production environments with minimum impact to the Business
* Ensuring governance and evidence was provided for industry standard compliance application migrations that required re-qualification through Elexon where audits were mandatory via KPMG
* Preparation and Presentation to regular Steering Boards to monitor progress against time and cost within an overall budget of £5M
* Introduction and support of additional regular communication and working practices during the Covid-19 Pandemic to ensure successful collaboration across all teams.
* Recruited and allocated resources to the programme, managing a high-performing delivery team exceeding 50+ resources.
* Involved in the assessment of the technologies and platforms suitable for each case by case application migration which was presented to a Design Authority and Business Stakeholders before a decision was taken to proceed
* The programme split into 5 phases of the journey into cloud, involved initially "Lift and Shift" migrations of applications, and then progressing with utilisation of cloud features with associated operational processes to modernise applications as they got migrated.
* Managed Third Party Vendors and onboarded new Software providers to provide SaaS solutions to replace old legacy systems which were not deemed to be a viable commercial migration
* Engagement with Cloud providers predominantly Amazon Web Services (AWS) to utilise technical consultancy in line with each migration requirements.
* Introduction of processes and procedures to ensure strict governance was followed from design through to test and implementation into production environments with minimum impact to the Business
* Ensuring governance and evidence was provided for industry standard compliance application migrations that required re-qualification through Elexon where audits were mandatory via KPMG
* Preparation and Presentation to regular Steering Boards to monitor progress against time and cost within an overall budget of £5M
* Introduction and support of additional regular communication and working practices during the Covid-19 Pandemic to ensure successful collaboration across all teams.
Implementation, Manager, Processes, Contracts, Enterprise, Performing, Production, Web, Software, Infrastructure, Assessment, Support, Hosting, Amazon, Transformation, Design, Test, Business Case, Compliance, Governance, Cloud, Web Services, Saas, Digital transformation, Amazon Web Services, Contracts, Budget, Oracle, AWS
2018 - 2019
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Senior Project Manager/Programme Manager
Centrica.
Pivotal member of the programme management team responsible for driving the delivery of extensive and wide-ranging business change projects, encompassing GDPR & Data Privacy projects. Projects included: Data Discovery: Identifying personal PII/SPII data within the Centrica Landscape; Data Privacy By Design & Default: Review of processes to ensure compliance within the Change Delivery Model; Archive & Retention: Ensuring the responsible storage of data; Data Rights Management System: Management of Customer Data Subject Access Requests (DSAR) by using Robotic Process Automation (RPA) technology and a generic search engine.
* Managed a portfolio of leading edge transformation projects within the Digital and Technology Services division; partnering with Information Security, Business Change, Legal, Marketing and Data Protection Office.
* Built and managed talented teams of Business Analysts, Enterprise/Solution Architects, and other Subject Matter Experts (SME) in compliance and technologies to drive programme and project delivery.
* Led and directed the activities of up to 30 project resources per engagement, coordinating between in-house and Third-Party Client teams, whilst keeping stakeholders informed of progress and milestones.
* Accountable for capability planning and executive reporting projects including the financial tracking of projects with budgets exceeding £1M within an overall portfolio of £15M.
* Prepared and presented project board packs containing high level programme plans to the Steering Board, which included C-Level Stakeholders.
* Attended fortnightly Steering Board meetings with CTO, CSO, DPO, Head of Legal, Head of Marketing, Director of Delivery to improve and promote efficient quality assurance and project management.
* Managed Third Party Vendors including Cap Gemini, Cognizant and TCS and onboarded new Software providers to provide SaaS solutions from One Trust and SalesForce.
* Mobilised project work streams which included Data Discovery, Triage & Remediation, Archive & Retention, and DPO Enablement, maximising performance by improving planning, scheduling, and project processes.
* Managed a portfolio of leading edge transformation projects within the Digital and Technology Services division; partnering with Information Security, Business Change, Legal, Marketing and Data Protection Office.
* Built and managed talented teams of Business Analysts, Enterprise/Solution Architects, and other Subject Matter Experts (SME) in compliance and technologies to drive programme and project delivery.
* Led and directed the activities of up to 30 project resources per engagement, coordinating between in-house and Third-Party Client teams, whilst keeping stakeholders informed of progress and milestones.
* Accountable for capability planning and executive reporting projects including the financial tracking of projects with budgets exceeding £1M within an overall portfolio of £15M.
* Prepared and presented project board packs containing high level programme plans to the Steering Board, which included C-Level Stakeholders.
* Attended fortnightly Steering Board meetings with CTO, CSO, DPO, Head of Legal, Head of Marketing, Director of Delivery to improve and promote efficient quality assurance and project management.
* Managed Third Party Vendors including Cap Gemini, Cognizant and TCS and onboarded new Software providers to provide SaaS solutions from One Trust and SalesForce.
* Mobilised project work streams which included Data Discovery, Triage & Remediation, Archive & Retention, and DPO Enablement, maximising performance by improving planning, scheduling, and project processes.
RPA, Manager, UP, LED, Customer, Processes, DPO, Enterprise, Search, Software, Storage, Office, Retention, Cto, Transformation, Quality Assurance, Marketing, Technology, Compliance, Security, Robotic process automation, Data protection, GDpr, Management, C, Salesforce, Automation, Information Security, Saas, Project Manager, Project Management, Design
2014 - 2017
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Senior Project Manager (SAP & Smart Metering Projects)
British Gas PLC / Centrica.
Orchestrated the design and implementation of high-profile SAP and Smart Metering projects in alignment with strict government requirements, regulations, and deadlines. Delivered expertise in utility and commodity business, collaborating with our specialised team in the successful completion of industry-changing solutions.
HIVE Additions Project - Latest programme of works delivering the framework to allow customers to control the utilities within their home via mobile technology.
* Innovated solutions to progress with a new business model to allow subscription based customers to control their heating, electricity or hot water from their mobile phone, smart tablet or laptop.
* Engaged with Third Party suppliers and vendors to deliver a cost effective solution, enabling engineers to make point of contact sales with the customer.
* Designed both high-level and low-level architecture designs, predicated on project cost forecasts and design plans for business service billable engagements.
* Managed the Digital Delivery of the customer journey and experience through the online sale of Hive Products.
* Customised all elements of the SAP billing system to support the new subscription based Business Model.
Smart First Time Project - Assigned to deliver a new system which was designed to improve and expedite the delivery of smart meter technology and innovative solutions within the energy sector to customers.
* Innovated a new product Smart Metering technology solution to enable smart meter replacements; played a key role in British Gas meeting the government mandate for all domestic customers by 2020.
* Performed all aspects of information systems management including product migration, reporting, business intelligence implementation, device control, budgeting, testing, build, solution architecting, release, change, workshops, and stakeholder management.
Home Energy Free Time Project - Assigned to the largest smart project at British Gas, focused on boosting revenues by offering customers free electricity on weekends through major TV and Radio advertisement campaign.
* Drove delivery of the platform and solution required to enable the launch of new "Time of Use" tariffs.
* Coordinated implementation of SAP CRM digital sales process, driving and leading change management process improvement projects, whilst engaging effectively with stakeholders and clients.
* Led in excess of 50+ team members, comprising 20 Developers, Test Manager, 6 Test Analysts, Build and Release Manager, Environment Delivery Manager, Solutions Architect, BA and SCRUM Masters.
* Negotiated the Statement of Works (SoW) with Third-Party suppliers to meet development timescales.
* Ensured the project was delivered on time with a focus on quality and managed the smooth delivery of solutions on time and within stakeholder's individual needs, expectations and business requirements.
* Successfully achieved and won the 2016 "Innovation of the Year Award" at the 2016 Utilities & Telecom Event, together with the "Smart Utilities Award" at Utility Week Awards 2016.
HIVE Additions Project - Latest programme of works delivering the framework to allow customers to control the utilities within their home via mobile technology.
* Innovated solutions to progress with a new business model to allow subscription based customers to control their heating, electricity or hot water from their mobile phone, smart tablet or laptop.
* Engaged with Third Party suppliers and vendors to deliver a cost effective solution, enabling engineers to make point of contact sales with the customer.
* Designed both high-level and low-level architecture designs, predicated on project cost forecasts and design plans for business service billable engagements.
* Managed the Digital Delivery of the customer journey and experience through the online sale of Hive Products.
* Customised all elements of the SAP billing system to support the new subscription based Business Model.
Smart First Time Project - Assigned to deliver a new system which was designed to improve and expedite the delivery of smart meter technology and innovative solutions within the energy sector to customers.
* Innovated a new product Smart Metering technology solution to enable smart meter replacements; played a key role in British Gas meeting the government mandate for all domestic customers by 2020.
* Performed all aspects of information systems management including product migration, reporting, business intelligence implementation, device control, budgeting, testing, build, solution architecting, release, change, workshops, and stakeholder management.
Home Energy Free Time Project - Assigned to the largest smart project at British Gas, focused on boosting revenues by offering customers free electricity on weekends through major TV and Radio advertisement campaign.
* Drove delivery of the platform and solution required to enable the launch of new "Time of Use" tariffs.
* Coordinated implementation of SAP CRM digital sales process, driving and leading change management process improvement projects, whilst engaging effectively with stakeholders and clients.
* Led in excess of 50+ team members, comprising 20 Developers, Test Manager, 6 Test Analysts, Build and Release Manager, Environment Delivery Manager, Solutions Architect, BA and SCRUM Masters.
* Negotiated the Statement of Works (SoW) with Third-Party suppliers to meet development timescales.
* Ensured the project was delivered on time with a focus on quality and managed the smooth delivery of solutions on time and within stakeholder's individual needs, expectations and business requirements.
* Successfully achieved and won the 2016 "Innovation of the Year Award" at the 2016 Utilities & Telecom Event, together with the "Smart Utilities Award" at Utility Week Awards 2016.
Energy, Telecom, Workshops, Implementation, Support, Testing, Test manager, Development, Online, Campaign, Hive, Utilities, Framework, Energy, Release manager, Customer, LED, Manager, Platform, Management, Change management, Project Manager, Scrum, Business Intelligence, CRM, SAP, Innovation, Stakeholder Management, Design, Event, Sales, Radio, Architecture, Service, Technology, Test, TV
2013 - 2014
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Agile Project Manager
Babcock International Group.
Led and managed a wide range of IT projects, ensuring the quality delivery of critical software solutions to major airports globally. Enhanced department performance through implementation of AGILE & SCRUM methodologies.
Project Manager, Scrum, Agile, Implementation, It, Software, LED, Manager
2012 - 2013
job
Scrum Master - Smart Metering Mobile Solution Project
E.ON IT Retail, Nottingham.
Project delivered the replacement of a Mobile App legacy system supporting meter technicians in the field in fitting new smart metering technology. The new mobile app (iOS and Android) was based on a JavaScript & HTML5 solution encompassing Sencha Touch framework using the MVC pattern.
Javascript, Html5, Scrum, Android, IOS, Scrum master, MVC, Technology, App, Framework
2007 - 2012
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Project / Development Manager
E.ON Energy Trading.
Germany
Contracted to work on several technical projects during the Energy Business migration and consolidation from the UK to Europe. Contributed to working with off-shore partners to ensure successful delivery of energy trading solutions.
Contracted to work on several technical projects during the Energy Business migration and consolidation from the UK to Europe. Contributed to working with off-shore partners to ensure successful delivery of energy trading solutions.
Development, Energy, Off-shore, Energy, Manager
2001 - 2003
job
IT Project Manager
Severn Trent Systems.
Project Manager, IT Project Manager, It, Manager
2000 - 2000
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