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Global project and programme manager
Ian Thomas
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Swansea, United Kingdom
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Project and programme manager a diverse base of skills and experience to an ever-expanding range of industries and roles. Uses core skills of communication, analysis and logic to design and deliver change. Focusses on deliverables whilst seeking to maximise programme benefits for both employer and client. Significant success in both heavy and light industries, manufacturing and service sectors and in projects usually associated with significant capex and facilities work.
Markets
United Kingdom
Language
German
Good
English
Fluently
French
Good
Russian
Good
Ready for
Larger project
Ongoing relation / part-time
Full time contractor
Available
My experience
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freelance
Consultant
Equipnet (Most recent assignment).
Programme management for this US Client, sealing with a UK based opportunity (NDA)
Management
2018 - 2019
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Interim Project Manager
Zotefoams Plc.
Zotefoams is a world leader in the production of engineered foam. Undertook the project management of a major capacity expansion in a constrained site.
Project Management, Project Manager, Management, Production, Interim, Manager
2018 - 2019
temp
Interim Purchasing Manager
Lada Engineering (part time).
(part time)
Lada Engineering is a sub-contract CNC machine shop. Revised purchasing systems and re-negotiated key supply contracts.
Lada Engineering is a sub-contract CNC machine shop. Revised purchasing systems and re-negotiated key supply contracts.
Contracts, Engineering, Interim, Contracts, Manager
2018 - 2019
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Interim Project Manager
United Technology Corporation.
UTC had a multi-company headquarters and support operation for 5 companies in Colnbrook which had to be relocated because of an impending end of lease. A successful change project for this global, world class business.
Project Manager, Support, Interim, Manager
2019 - 2019
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Interim Project Manager
Safran Electrical and Power.
Safran E&P is the 3rd largest aerospace equipment manufacturer. The Pitstone (UK) facility is undergoing a re-organisation. A truly world class manufacturing environment.
Responsibilities:
• Consolidate requirement
• Define sourcing and procurement needs - services and equipment
• Identify potential providers
• Run tender process.
Responsibilities:
• Consolidate requirement
• Define sourcing and procurement needs - services and equipment
• Identify potential providers
• Run tender process.
Project Manager, Procurement, Sourcing, Organization, Interim, Manager
2017 - 2018
freelance
Sourcing consultant
ThinFilm.
ThinFilm manufactures NFC sensors using advanced printing and semiconductor production techniques in the USA and China. Sourced significantly cheaper supplies of key raw materials.
Sourcing, China, Production, USA
2017 - 2018
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Interim Project Manager
Wabtec Faively.
Wabtec Faively is a locomotive manufacturer and refurbisher. Managed the Class 319 to Class 769 transformation project through a key ramp up phase.
Project Manager, Transformation, Interim, Manager, UP
2016 - 2017
job
Interim GM, Project Manager etc
Wessex Garage Doors.
Wessex Garage doors manufactured GRP garage doors for both custom and standard installations. At various times acted as project manager for site and staff cost reduction, reorganisation, general manager etc..
Project Manager, Interim, Manager
2014 - 2016
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Interim Purchasing Manager
Progress Rail (Caterpillar).
Progress Rail is a Caterpillar business that manufactures locomotives and provides support services. Progress Rail had won a $50M contract to support the rebuild of locomotives in Pakistan. Managed direct and indirect project spend and project delivery in Pakistan.
A pleasure to deliver the project for Caterpillar and major change for Pakistan Railways.
A pleasure to deliver the project for Caterpillar and major change for Pakistan Railways.
Support, Interim, Manager
2016 - 2016
temp
Interim Manager
Inca Digital Plc.
(part time and full-time)
Inca manufactures large format, high quality, inkjet printers. Ran purchasing and supply chain, developing new supply chain strategy in conjunction with a lean implementation that was underway and enabled a significant increase in throughput. A world class business which, as part of Fujifilm, delivers to a global market.
Inca manufactures large format, high quality, inkjet printers. Ran purchasing and supply chain, developing new supply chain strategy in conjunction with a lean implementation that was underway and enabled a significant increase in throughput. A world class business which, as part of Fujifilm, delivers to a global market.
Lean, Implementation, Interim, Manager
2012 - 2013
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Interim Purchasing Manager
Hawker Siddeley Switchgear (a Brush Company).
Blackwood based Hawker Siddeley Switchgear designs and manufactures medium voltage AC and DC switchgear. Managed direct and indirect spend delivering a £2M saving on £28M spend.
Company: Kesslers International
Position: Interim Project Manager
East London based Kesslers International is world leading Point of Sale display manufacturer. Analysed and re-organised process flow from sketch to delivery and commissioning in this fast paced, design led business.
Company: Kesslers International
Position: Interim Project Manager
East London based Kesslers International is world leading Point of Sale display manufacturer. Analysed and re-organised process flow from sketch to delivery and commissioning in this fast paced, design led business.
Design, Project Manager, Sketch, International, Interim, Manager, LED
2008 - 2013
freelance
Interim Manager (+ M&A Consultant)
Vitec Group (Camera Dynamics).
Vitec produces equipment to support the film and video production sector - tripods, lighting solutions, specialist batteries in many locations worldwide. Managed direct and indirect spend, advised on 3 acquisitions and re-organisation of manufacturing operations in UK, DE and CR
Video, Operations, Movie, M&A, Support, Organization, Production, Interim, Manager
2010 - 2010
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Interim Manager
St Ives Plc.
St Ives Plc, Edenbridge was to be closed and assets relocated to sites in Cornwall and Leicestershire. Managed the complete transition including maintaining customer deliveries throughout the transition.
PLC, Interim, Manager
2007 - 2008
job
Interim Project Manager
Plastic Logic.
Cambridge based, VC backed, Plastic Logic was a rapidly developing start-up establishing production in Dresden, Germany for an iPad type product based on a novel plastic semiconductor technology. Project spend Circa $100M. Also advised on the acquisition of Plastic Logic by Rusnano (Russian Government) and closure of the site in 2018-19.
Project Manager, Technology, Russian, Production, Logic, Interim, Manager, UP
2006 - 2007
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Project Manager
Airbus.
Project Manager managing a major facility refurbishment housing approximately administrative and support staff - 600 staff.
Project Manager, Support, Manager
1998 - 2002
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Sales Manager
ACW Technology.
Sales Manager for this contract electronics manufacturer. Reporting to the CEO and MD. Significant growth, major client integration programmes, new site development
Integration, Sales, Growth, Development, Ceo, Electronics, Manager
1983 - 1996
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Engineer, Project Manager, Group Deputy Chief Designer, Sales and Marketing Director
Penny and Giles & Biometrics Ltd.
and other Penny and Giles businesses
Duration: 1983-1996
Position: Engineer, Project Manager, Group Deputy Chief Designer, Sales and Marketing Director
Engineer to Group Deputy Chief Designer in aerospace and defence, founder Sales Director for Biometrics Ltd - medical device spin off and Queens Award Winner.
TRAINING AND DEVELOPMENT
Duration: 1983-1996
Position: Engineer, Project Manager, Group Deputy Chief Designer, Sales and Marketing Director
Engineer to Group Deputy Chief Designer in aerospace and defence, founder Sales Director for Biometrics Ltd - medical device spin off and Queens Award Winner.
TRAINING AND DEVELOPMENT
Marketing, Project Manager, Training, Sales, Sales Director, Development, Medical device, Manager, Founder
My education
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1987
City University
Doctorate, Design and Development
Doctorate, Design and Development
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1981
University of Glamorgan
BSc, Mechanical Engineering
BSc, Mechanical Engineering
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