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Superb project manager specialising in driving strategic change programmes
Mark Thomas Watson
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Isle of Wight, United Kingdom
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An experienced senior IT executive with excellent negotiation skills and a demonstrable track record of managing successful international change programmes that deliver business value and financial savings. By combining a clear understanding of business drivers and and technical expertise Mark has the ability to influence and secure buy-in from key stakeholders, whilst ensuring that the IT organisation is focused on those activities that best deliver the broader strategic goals of the business.
Markets
United States
(Remote
only)
United Kingdom
Language
English
Fluently
Ready for
Larger project
Ongoing relation / part-time
Full time contractor
Available
My experience
2013 - 2018
job
ICT STRATEGY HEAD & CHIEF INFORMATION SECURITY OFFICER
BMT Group.
London, UK
Executed strategic information technology projects and lead Information security best practise implementation group-wide to ensure compliance with all regulatory standards.
ICT STRATEGY HEAD & CHIEF INFORMATION SECURITY OFFICER (2013 to 2018)
Headed group's information technology programmes while collaborating with senior management. Administered overall financial matters by establishing budgetary framework, reviewing significant ICT expenditures for all 25 subsidiary companies across 60 global locations, and improving profitability. Controlled services' outsourcing processes for group companies. Conducted training sessions while enabling staff to avoid information security threats.
• Developed a video conferencing system to improve communication quality.
• Directed ICT services' migration project for 1500 employees throughout the group.
• Accomplished strategic business objectives while managing an annual budget of £5.5M.
• Mitigated software costs by £250K in a year by re-negotiating several business contracts.
• Delivered Cyber Essentials Plus certification for all subsidiaries.
Executed strategic information technology projects and lead Information security best practise implementation group-wide to ensure compliance with all regulatory standards.
ICT STRATEGY HEAD & CHIEF INFORMATION SECURITY OFFICER (2013 to 2018)
Headed group's information technology programmes while collaborating with senior management. Administered overall financial matters by establishing budgetary framework, reviewing significant ICT expenditures for all 25 subsidiary companies across 60 global locations, and improving profitability. Controlled services' outsourcing processes for group companies. Conducted training sessions while enabling staff to avoid information security threats.
• Developed a video conferencing system to improve communication quality.
• Directed ICT services' migration project for 1500 employees throughout the group.
• Accomplished strategic business objectives while managing an annual budget of £5.5M.
• Mitigated software costs by £250K in a year by re-negotiating several business contracts.
• Delivered Cyber Essentials Plus certification for all subsidiaries.
Strategy and implementation, Project and program management, Microsoft azure, Office 365, Security, Budget, Information Security, Management, Compliance, Technology, Outsourcing, Implementation, Regulatory, Framework, Contracts, Processes
2009 - 2013
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GLOBAL IT INFRASTRUCTURE MANAGER
Gurit Group.
UK & Switzerland
Devised information technology strategies and standardised hardware/software infrastructures across multiple sites while ensuring economies of scale.
GLOBAL IT INFRASTRUCTURE MANAGER (2009 to 2013)
Oversaw business operations of four acquired companies in multiple countries. Collaborated with senior executives to establish budgetary plans multi-million pounds on annual basis. Fostered business relations with well-known brands while negotiating global agreements to supply hardware, software, and information technology services. Supervised services' consolidation processes to save organisational costs. Recruited and trained technical experts to deliver excellent service while maximising customer experience.
• Introduced a mobile device management (MDM) solution across the group.
• Utilised a security software valuing £11K to save £5K on yearly basis.
• Acquired landlines and internet connection by spending £70K that minimised costs by £10K.
• Managed a project of EDI solutions' implementation in collaboration with managing director of the automotive division.
• Saved £150K annually by purchasing HP hardware and services costing £800K.
• Attained Microsoft and IBM software licensing while saving £63K and £37.5K in a year.
Devised information technology strategies and standardised hardware/software infrastructures across multiple sites while ensuring economies of scale.
GLOBAL IT INFRASTRUCTURE MANAGER (2009 to 2013)
Oversaw business operations of four acquired companies in multiple countries. Collaborated with senior executives to establish budgetary plans multi-million pounds on annual basis. Fostered business relations with well-known brands while negotiating global agreements to supply hardware, software, and information technology services. Supervised services' consolidation processes to save organisational costs. Recruited and trained technical experts to deliver excellent service while maximising customer experience.
• Introduced a mobile device management (MDM) solution across the group.
• Utilised a security software valuing £11K to save £5K on yearly basis.
• Acquired landlines and internet connection by spending £70K that minimised costs by £10K.
• Managed a project of EDI solutions' implementation in collaboration with managing director of the automotive division.
• Saved £150K annually by purchasing HP hardware and services costing £800K.
• Attained Microsoft and IBM software licensing while saving £63K and £37.5K in a year.
Customer experience, It infrastructure, Management, Service, Security, Technology, It, Implementation, Infrastructure, Hardware, Costing, Software, Internet, EDI, Processes, Manager
2006 - 2009
job
IT & IS MANAGER
unknown.
Responsible for all IT operations within the UK, reporting to the Global IT Infrastructure Manager. With a staff of 6 and an annual budget of £650K, providing support to 400 staff across 3 sites.
• Selected and project managed the installation and global deployment of a lifecycle management system for all client devices. Enabling centralised software asset management, application deployment and remote control for simpler end user support
• Defined and implemented server virtualisation for the UK site
• Responsible for development and improvements to the SAP systems including project managing the addition of the Quality Management module replacing a large number of spreadsheets and custom databases
• Project managed the move of 25 staff and associated systems from the Southampton offices to the Isle of Wight site, integrating their systems and servers into the existing network
• Managing the transfer of previously outsourced services for the group to the UK
• Selected and project managed the installation and global deployment of a lifecycle management system for all client devices. Enabling centralised software asset management, application deployment and remote control for simpler end user support
• Defined and implemented server virtualisation for the UK site
• Responsible for development and improvements to the SAP systems including project managing the addition of the Quality Management module replacing a large number of spreadsheets and custom databases
• Project managed the move of 25 staff and associated systems from the Southampton offices to the Isle of Wight site, integrating their systems and servers into the existing network
• Managing the transfer of previously outsourced services for the group to the UK
SAP, Budget, Deployment, It infrastructure, Management, Network, Asset Management, Quality Management, It, Support, Infrastructure, Development, Software, Server, Manager
2005 - 2006
job
INTERIM GLOBAL IT INFRASTRUCTURE MANAGER
IBM, McAfee & HP.
Reporting to the CFO with responsibility for IT systems & support at 12 locations worldwide.
• Project managed the worldwide migration of 900 staff to a single email platform
• Defined and implemented a global Intranet solution
• Defined standards for hardware, software and systems for the whole group
• Set up global supply agreements, IBM, McAfee & HP
• Project managed the worldwide migration of 900 staff to a single email platform
• Defined and implemented a global Intranet solution
• Defined standards for hardware, software and systems for the whole group
• Set up global supply agreements, IBM, McAfee & HP
It infrastructure, It, Support, CFO, Infrastructure, Hardware, Software, Interim, UP, Manager
2003 - 2005
job
IT & Telecommunications Manager
Structural Polymer Systems.
Reporting to the CEO, responsible for IT systems at 5 locations with 7 staff
• Key project team member in SAP Implementation (£1.4M); responsible for Basis, reporting, data take on and integration elements
• Project manager for SAP Integrated Barcoding system (£75K)
• Set up IT infrastructure in new factories - Spain, Canada and UK
• Set up & maintained WAN links to international offices - Australia, Spain, Canada, UK
• Specified standards and procedures for the UK office
• Negotiated contracts and managed mobile, landline and Internet service vendors
• Prepared and agreed SLAs with Site Managers & Department Heads for IT services
• Key project team member in SAP Implementation (£1.4M); responsible for Basis, reporting, data take on and integration elements
• Project manager for SAP Integrated Barcoding system (£75K)
• Set up IT infrastructure in new factories - Spain, Canada and UK
• Set up & maintained WAN links to international offices - Australia, Spain, Canada, UK
• Specified standards and procedures for the UK office
• Negotiated contracts and managed mobile, landline and Internet service vendors
• Prepared and agreed SLAs with Site Managers & Department Heads for IT services
Infrastructure, Manager, UP, Contracts, WAN, Internet, International, Office, Ceo, Project Manager, Implementation, It, Service, Integration, It infrastructure, Contracts, SAP
My education
2017
-
2018
Institute of Directors
Certificate, International Company Direction
Certificate, International Company Direction
University of Southampton
MBA, Business Administration
MBA, Business Administration
University of Portsmouth
BSc, Biology
BSc, Biology
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