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Paul Anthony Greenwood
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Self motivated Chartered Engineer with 32 years combined experience in the Aerospace/defence and Rail industries.
Significant experience in leadership and delivery of a number of UK and international complex engineering defence programmes.
Experience of leading and successful delivery of multiple projects in the rail Industry, including working with ROSCOs, TOCs and Network Rail plus other major railway companies including Bombardier and Siemens.
Significant experience in man management and team leadership.
Extensive experience, spanning all areas of the Systems Engineering life cycle. Specialist areas of expertise in Flight Control, Avionics, Sonar and On Board Rail systems. Significant experience of working on multi-national projects, industrial partnerships and with international government agencies. I also enjoy singing in a choir, walking, cycling, gardening and other family activities.
Significant experience in leadership and delivery of a number of UK and international complex engineering defence programmes.
Experience of leading and successful delivery of multiple projects in the rail Industry, including working with ROSCOs, TOCs and Network Rail plus other major railway companies including Bombardier and Siemens.
Significant experience in man management and team leadership.
Extensive experience, spanning all areas of the Systems Engineering life cycle. Specialist areas of expertise in Flight Control, Avionics, Sonar and On Board Rail systems. Significant experience of working on multi-national projects, industrial partnerships and with international government agencies. I also enjoy singing in a choir, walking, cycling, gardening and other family activities.
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2018 - 2019
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Rolling Stock Project Manager
Jacobs.
Full financial and delivery accountability for the complete portfolio of Rail projects run out of the Derby office (16 active projects).
Financial, delivery and reporting accountability of projects
Key focal point for stakeholders at all levels
Governance of Projects - ensuring all processes, procedures and standards are correctly adhered to.
Production of all Key project documentation including risk register, PEP, schedules, plans.
Key achievements
• Successfully passed BSI quality audits in 2018 and 2019 for all projects and successful transition to Jacobs quality processes for 2020 onwards
• Successfully delivered multiple design/modification/ consultancy work packages under framework agreements with Angel Trains; Porterbrook and Irish Rail total value over £1.5m. Delivered designs for various classes of vehicles and achieved successful installation and integration of systems on these vehicles under a £6m London underground framework contract.
• Delivered survey reports and concepts designs for ETCS projects for Class 92; Class 70. Bid and won additional ETCS work for Class 86; Class 90 & Class 82 with Siemens, created project baseline and integrated schedules, commenced survey work on Class 86.
• Successfully completed the design and installation for Class 150 and 323 PRM upgrades.
Financial, delivery and reporting accountability of projects
Key focal point for stakeholders at all levels
Governance of Projects - ensuring all processes, procedures and standards are correctly adhered to.
Production of all Key project documentation including risk register, PEP, schedules, plans.
Key achievements
• Successfully passed BSI quality audits in 2018 and 2019 for all projects and successful transition to Jacobs quality processes for 2020 onwards
• Successfully delivered multiple design/modification/ consultancy work packages under framework agreements with Angel Trains; Porterbrook and Irish Rail total value over £1.5m. Delivered designs for various classes of vehicles and achieved successful installation and integration of systems on these vehicles under a £6m London underground framework contract.
• Delivered survey reports and concepts designs for ETCS projects for Class 92; Class 70. Bid and won additional ETCS work for Class 86; Class 90 & Class 82 with Siemens, created project baseline and integrated schedules, commenced survey work on Class 86.
• Successfully completed the design and installation for Class 150 and 323 PRM upgrades.
Design, Project Manager, Integration, Office, Production, Framework, Derby, Processes, Manager
2017 - 2017
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Project Engineering Manager
Shorterm.
on the recently awarded South Western Railway new build contract for First group (value circa £1bn). Providing consultancy to the SWR EPM in particularly by leading the team in establishing and executing the SWR change management process, risk management and leading the team through the Concept design reviews.
Key achievements
• Successfully completed all internal and customer CDRs to programme. Initial Concept design developed and agreed.
• Supported successful completion of project setup (Gate 1)), project mobilisation (Gate2) and Concept design phase (Gate 3).
• Change management process established. Change and cost tracking implemented for SWR Project
• PDR schedule linked to preliminary design phase (gate 4) established.
Key achievements
• Successfully completed all internal and customer CDRs to programme. Initial Concept design developed and agreed.
• Supported successful completion of project setup (Gate 1)), project mobilisation (Gate2) and Concept design phase (Gate 3).
• Change management process established. Change and cost tracking implemented for SWR Project
• PDR schedule linked to preliminary design phase (gate 4) established.
Design, Change management, Risk Management, Management, Engineering, Manager
2016 - 2017
job
Programme Manager
Ebeni.
Working as an associate for Ebeni consultancy, I was on assignment to Knorr Bremse leading a New Product Introduction programme. Providing leadership to the development team of over 70 engineers and also manufacturing, procurement, quality and Munich teams involvement in a project to design and build the next generation of train braking system for use in both Metro and Mainline environments.
Key achievements
• Developed the Project baseline including, schedule, resourcing, budget, Capex etc
• Produced Project execution plan and Project development definition
• Working with NPI Programme Manager to implement and develop the governance processes and dashboard reporting pack.
• Successful completion of requirements capture phase moving to concept design gate approval.
Key achievements
• Developed the Project baseline including, schedule, resourcing, budget, Capex etc
• Produced Project execution plan and Project development definition
• Working with NPI Programme Manager to implement and develop the governance processes and dashboard reporting pack.
• Successful completion of requirements capture phase moving to concept design gate approval.
Design, Budget, Procurement, Leadership, Development, Npi, Processes, Manager
2015 - 2016
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Programme Manager
ESG.
Initially set up new team to deliver larger complex projects which were targeted to bid for.
Reporting to the Operations director managing a portfolio of projects responsible for overall delivery on time and to budget.
Ensured that business unit financial targets are met for sales, cash and margin and that company processes and procedures are correctly adhered to. Responsible for maintaining and continuous improvement of these processes.
Worked with the business development team to develop new business opportunities and assist in developing strategic business plan and future business strategy. Approve and manage bids for new opportunities.
Successfully lead / delivered the following projects in line with customer expectations.
Key achievements
• Design and installation successfully completed on following: -
Class 150/156/465 PRM upgrades for Angel
Class 321/317 RCM upgrade for AGA
Class 158/159/458/444/450 DAS system for SSWT.
• Design completion Class 158/159 Call for Aid improvements
• Delivered Class 315 PassCom security improvements for MTR (Cross rail)
• Successfully delivered ATO brake optimisation for LUL.
• Bid and won a number of contract variations.
Reporting to the Operations director managing a portfolio of projects responsible for overall delivery on time and to budget.
Ensured that business unit financial targets are met for sales, cash and margin and that company processes and procedures are correctly adhered to. Responsible for maintaining and continuous improvement of these processes.
Worked with the business development team to develop new business opportunities and assist in developing strategic business plan and future business strategy. Approve and manage bids for new opportunities.
Successfully lead / delivered the following projects in line with customer expectations.
Key achievements
• Design and installation successfully completed on following: -
Class 150/156/465 PRM upgrades for Angel
Class 321/317 RCM upgrade for AGA
Class 158/159/458/444/450 DAS system for SSWT.
• Design completion Class 158/159 Call for Aid improvements
• Delivered Class 315 PassCom security improvements for MTR (Cross rail)
• Successfully delivered ATO brake optimisation for LUL.
• Bid and won a number of contract variations.
Design, Business development, Business strategy, Operations, Budget, Continuous improvement, Optimization, Sales, Security, Development, Processes, Manager, UP
2013 - 2015
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Senior Project Manager
Vossloh Kiepe.
responsible for multiple Projects
Initially leading a £38m contract to upgrade the traction and braking systems on South West trains' 91 class 455 electrical multiple units, now responsible for multiple projects within the company. Responsibilities include cross-functional, inter-company and supplier management. Customer relationships. Schedule adherence and planning, budget control and risk management.
Key achievements
• Initial & Final design reviews completed and accepted by customer. .Design freeze achieved.
• All Equipment FAIs and type testing completed to schedule
• Combined testing commenced and progressed as planned.
• Prototype installation completed and successful handover achieved.
• Successful start-up of a number of new Programmes
Initially leading a £38m contract to upgrade the traction and braking systems on South West trains' 91 class 455 electrical multiple units, now responsible for multiple projects within the company. Responsibilities include cross-functional, inter-company and supplier management. Customer relationships. Schedule adherence and planning, budget control and risk management.
Key achievements
• Initial & Final design reviews completed and accepted by customer. .Design freeze achieved.
• All Equipment FAIs and type testing completed to schedule
• Combined testing commenced and progressed as planned.
• Prototype installation completed and successful handover achieved.
• Successful start-up of a number of new Programmes
Design, Project Manager, Budget, Risk Management, Management, Testing, Manager, UP
2007 - 2013
job
COBRA I&P and Supersearcher Programme Manager
Thales Aerospace Leicester.
Supersearcher involved the on-going support of a 25 year old system which is currently in operation with the Indian and Australian Navies and the Brazilian Airforce.
Key achievements
• Indian navy refurbishment programmes completed early.
• Brazilian fixed price contract closed within target timescales and budget.
• Australian refurbishment programme completed under budget and 5 months early.
• New business won with Indian and Australian Navies. Additional £6m order intake for 2011. Total new contract value £14m.
• Additional follow on orders for between £3 - £5m in discussion/bid in 2012/2013.
• All financial targets met or exceeded with profits exceeded for 2011 & 2012.
• Cobra PDS extension contract for 2010 successfully bid and programme defined, with all elements implemented, full resource plan in place and a new organisation developed and implemented prior to handover.
COBRA Programme Manager
Programme Management of the COBRA programmes in Thales UK Military Customer Services division:
€500m+ Industrialisation and Production (I&P) contract to supply 29 Cobra systems to the UK, Germany and France army.
€8-9m per year Post Design Support (PDS) extended to 2010, with studies covering 2 phases to 2015 and beyond.
Key responsibilities - end to end management and delivery of the Cobra programmes within a multinational, multi-company business framework, with considerable technical complexity for important Thales business customers.
Key achievements
• Delivered all vehicles to all customers successfully completing all outstanding milestones including support software packages and system software upgrades.
• Exceeded all year end financial targets for 2008 and record achievements made in 2009.
• Maintained all EAC across all contracts and was able to release an additional £420K to margin.
• Won two additional spares contract in 2009 to the value of over £1m which were delivered to schedule.
• Availability target of 85% exceeded in 2009 and continued to be maintained at a level beyond this target value.
• Improved the overall on time achievement of the repairs contract from a level of 60% to 90% resulting in a subsequent 3 fold increase in turnover and associated profit increases.
• Provided support to UK army on operational deployment in Iraq.
Key achievements
• Indian navy refurbishment programmes completed early.
• Brazilian fixed price contract closed within target timescales and budget.
• Australian refurbishment programme completed under budget and 5 months early.
• New business won with Indian and Australian Navies. Additional £6m order intake for 2011. Total new contract value £14m.
• Additional follow on orders for between £3 - £5m in discussion/bid in 2012/2013.
• All financial targets met or exceeded with profits exceeded for 2011 & 2012.
• Cobra PDS extension contract for 2010 successfully bid and programme defined, with all elements implemented, full resource plan in place and a new organisation developed and implemented prior to handover.
COBRA Programme Manager
Programme Management of the COBRA programmes in Thales UK Military Customer Services division:
€500m+ Industrialisation and Production (I&P) contract to supply 29 Cobra systems to the UK, Germany and France army.
€8-9m per year Post Design Support (PDS) extended to 2010, with studies covering 2 phases to 2015 and beyond.
Key responsibilities - end to end management and delivery of the Cobra programmes within a multinational, multi-company business framework, with considerable technical complexity for important Thales business customers.
Key achievements
• Delivered all vehicles to all customers successfully completing all outstanding milestones including support software packages and system software upgrades.
• Exceeded all year end financial targets for 2008 and record achievements made in 2009.
• Maintained all EAC across all contracts and was able to release an additional £420K to margin.
• Won two additional spares contract in 2009 to the value of over £1m which were delivered to schedule.
• Availability target of 85% exceeded in 2009 and continued to be maintained at a level beyond this target value.
• Improved the overall on time achievement of the repairs contract from a level of 60% to 90% resulting in a subsequent 3 fold increase in turnover and associated profit increases.
• Provided support to UK army on operational deployment in Iraq.
Design, Budget, Contracts, Deployment, Management, Support, Software, Organization, Production, Framework, Contracts, Manager
2005 - 2007
job
Salam Systems Delivery Project Manager
BAE Systems.
Managed the bid activities of the Systems delivery team for £4.6bn Salam contract
Facilitator for all bid phase and design reviews and providing a focal point for all Systems delivery teams.
Key achievements
• Implementation of project baseline post contract award.
• Defined and managed the overall Systems delivery schedule ensuring all internal and external dependencies were identified
• Key assumptions and dependencies defined. Final estimate established and submitted. Phase and design reviews (up to 2A) conducted; Tender Vet and Management Commitment challenge sessions successfully completed.
• Contract award achieved, full project mobilisation started - establishing the earned value management process, defined and agreed all work packages and budgets with Systems delivery CAMs and established integrated schedule.
Typhoon AGE Integration Manager
Managed all aspects of the end to end Auxiliary Ground Equipment (AGE) programme for Eurofighter Typhoon aircraft
Acted as the BAES focal point for both the Customer Air forces, NETMA and Eurofighter.
Key achievements
• Initial requirements capture, support solution definition, contract placement, design/development and qualification to acceptance by the customer.
• Customer workarounds successfully delivered. 1st and 2nd RAF Typhoon squadrons start up successfully supported.
Facilitator for all bid phase and design reviews and providing a focal point for all Systems delivery teams.
Key achievements
• Implementation of project baseline post contract award.
• Defined and managed the overall Systems delivery schedule ensuring all internal and external dependencies were identified
• Key assumptions and dependencies defined. Final estimate established and submitted. Phase and design reviews (up to 2A) conducted; Tender Vet and Management Commitment challenge sessions successfully completed.
• Contract award achieved, full project mobilisation started - establishing the earned value management process, defined and agreed all work packages and budgets with Systems delivery CAMs and established integrated schedule.
Typhoon AGE Integration Manager
Managed all aspects of the end to end Auxiliary Ground Equipment (AGE) programme for Eurofighter Typhoon aircraft
Acted as the BAES focal point for both the Customer Air forces, NETMA and Eurofighter.
Key achievements
• Initial requirements capture, support solution definition, contract placement, design/development and qualification to acceptance by the customer.
• Customer workarounds successfully delivered. 1st and 2nd RAF Typhoon squadrons start up successfully supported.
Design, Project Manager, Management, Integration, Implementation, Support, Facilitator, Development, Manager, UP
2001 - 2005
job
Development Programme Manager
Thales Underwater Systems.
Managed the programmes of the 2087 development team for both the UK and French sites, to achieve the project milestones and deliveries on time and to budget.
Managed sub-contract to ensure security accreditation was achieved for the system
Key achievements
• Setting to work of Inboard system at the Land Based Test Site (LBTS) at Portsdown, achieved on time. Critical £6.5 million milestone.
• 1st production System successfully set to work and completed both ship installation trials NWHT(e) and NWHT(sys) ahead of MoD schedule, resulting in special praise from the IPT and MoD.
• Successful Factory Acceptance Testing and self to self delivery of 4 Receiver Sub-Systems, 4 Transmitter Sub-Systems and the Industrial Reference Set and. Value around £30 million.
• Maintained the security evaluation on target and successfully negotiated acceptance of a revised testing and phased build strategy without any additional costs being incurred.
Deputy Systems Engineering Manager
Technical management of external sub-contractors. Working with government bodies, CESG (certification) and the MoD security accreditation specialist.
Leading engineering team to deliver Overall design of the Inboard Systems including all the computing and display elements of the system, involving requirements capture, functional analysis and design implementation and participating / leading major customer design reviews.
Key achievements
• Successful lead team through Preliminary design review with customer
• Achieved customer sign off of System design at Critical design Review.
Managed sub-contract to ensure security accreditation was achieved for the system
Key achievements
• Setting to work of Inboard system at the Land Based Test Site (LBTS) at Portsdown, achieved on time. Critical £6.5 million milestone.
• 1st production System successfully set to work and completed both ship installation trials NWHT(e) and NWHT(sys) ahead of MoD schedule, resulting in special praise from the IPT and MoD.
• Successful Factory Acceptance Testing and self to self delivery of 4 Receiver Sub-Systems, 4 Transmitter Sub-Systems and the Industrial Reference Set and. Value around £30 million.
• Maintained the security evaluation on target and successfully negotiated acceptance of a revised testing and phased build strategy without any additional costs being incurred.
Deputy Systems Engineering Manager
Technical management of external sub-contractors. Working with government bodies, CESG (certification) and the MoD security accreditation specialist.
Leading engineering team to deliver Overall design of the Inboard Systems including all the computing and display elements of the system, involving requirements capture, functional analysis and design implementation and participating / leading major customer design reviews.
Key achievements
• Successful lead team through Preliminary design review with customer
• Achieved customer sign off of System design at Critical design Review.
Design, Budget, Management, Test, Engineering, Security, Implementation, System Design, Testing, Technical Management, Development, Production, Manager
1988 - 2001
job
Subject matter expert
Future Offensive Air System Flight Control Systems.
- Nimrod Automatic Flight Control System (AFCS);
• Systems Lead Engineer - Future Offensive Air System Flight Control Systems;
• Section Leader Systems Safety EF2000 Avionics Joint team;
• Systems Engineering - Tornado Safety Critical Systems Team.
• Systems Lead Engineer - Future Offensive Air System Flight Control Systems;
• Section Leader Systems Safety EF2000 Avionics Joint team;
• Systems Engineering - Tornado Safety Critical Systems Team.
Engineering, Safety
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