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Senior Project Manager
Simon Gooch
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Fleet, United Kingdom
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Hi there,
I’ve been a Project Manager since leaving university and have run a large number of projects across varied industries including Gaming, Banking, Insurance, Payments, Manufacturing and Private Health in organisations of all sizes, from start-ups to large corporates.
Running successful projects should be a repeatable process; I’m keen to help existing project teams up-skill so that they can continue to handle their projects in a structured and effective way, long after our engagement together has ended.
I look forward to working with you!
I’ve been a Project Manager since leaving university and have run a large number of projects across varied industries including Gaming, Banking, Insurance, Payments, Manufacturing and Private Health in organisations of all sizes, from start-ups to large corporates.
Running successful projects should be a repeatable process; I’m keen to help existing project teams up-skill so that they can continue to handle their projects in a structured and effective way, long after our engagement together has ended.
I look forward to working with you!
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United Kingdom
Industries
Language
English
Fluently
French
Good
Ready for
Larger project
Ongoing relation / part-time
Full time contractor
Available
My experience
2019 - ?
job
Senior Project Manager & Cutover Manager
Nuffield Health.
• Part of a large Programme to implement Workday Financials across the a £1bn revenue organisation
• Project Manager for the Procure to Pay workstream which involves:
o Full project lifecycle including creating and executing the plan to roll out Workday Financials across Inventory, Accounts Payable and Procurement
o Far reaching stakeholder management and change management given the size of the
organisation and massive change,
o Full third party supplier management including initiation, integration, test and launch to ensure gaps in our overall solution are plugged effectively
• Cutover Manager in parallel to Project Management responsibilities:
o Plan the detailed schedule of events required to implement the Workday Financials solution at Go Live for all workstreams (PTP, OTC, RTR, Data & Reporting)
o Create and recruit the Command Centre which will co-ordinate the activities leading up to
Go Live, during the event and the warranty period afterwards
o Ensure all third parties who have provided technology into the overall solution are briefed,
scheduled and ready for implementation
o Ensure project and organisation wide governance is followed to enable a controlled
implementation to take place as scheduled
• Project Manager for the Procure to Pay workstream which involves:
o Full project lifecycle including creating and executing the plan to roll out Workday Financials across Inventory, Accounts Payable and Procurement
o Far reaching stakeholder management and change management given the size of the
organisation and massive change,
o Full third party supplier management including initiation, integration, test and launch to ensure gaps in our overall solution are plugged effectively
• Cutover Manager in parallel to Project Management responsibilities:
o Plan the detailed schedule of events required to implement the Workday Financials solution at Go Live for all workstreams (PTP, OTC, RTR, Data & Reporting)
o Create and recruit the Command Centre which will co-ordinate the activities leading up to
Go Live, during the event and the warranty period afterwards
o Ensure all third parties who have provided technology into the overall solution are briefed,
scheduled and ready for implementation
o Ensure project and organisation wide governance is followed to enable a controlled
implementation to take place as scheduled
Change management, Project Management, Project Manager, Procurement, Stakeholder Management, Event, Management, Integration, Test, Technology, Implementation, Workday, Organization, Go, UP, Manager
2018 - 2019
job
Senior Project Manager
Pollinate Networks.
• Workstream lead for the Merchant Platform project for a start-up payments organisation (NatWest Tyl)
• Primarily leading the development of a disruptive merchant boarding process and ensuring it adheres
to strict anti-money laundering / KYC protocols
• Critical balance of a fast-paced environment with the regulatory demands of the payments industry
• Third party vendor management including remote management of an AGILE development
programme combined with the waterfall methodology to deliver with increased certainty
• Compliance Portfolio Lead ensuring adherence to sponsoring Bank policies, Card Schemes & Regulation
• Primarily leading the development of a disruptive merchant boarding process and ensuring it adheres
to strict anti-money laundering / KYC protocols
• Critical balance of a fast-paced environment with the regulatory demands of the payments industry
• Third party vendor management including remote management of an AGILE development
programme combined with the waterfall methodology to deliver with increased certainty
• Compliance Portfolio Lead ensuring adherence to sponsoring Bank policies, Card Schemes & Regulation
Project Manager, Agile development, Agile, Management, Compliance, Vendor Management, It, Development, Regulatory, Organization, KYC, UP, Manager
2017 - 2018
job
Integration Project Manager
Barclaycard.
Responsible for integrating the newly acquired TLG organisation's infrastructure into the Barclaycard
technology estate, specifically:
o Desktop and filer migrations
o Connecting datacentres securely maintaining PCI certification
o Decommissioning redundant services following their migration into Barclaycard estate
• Led the dissolution of TLG's Spanish entity involving engagement and planning for HR, Finance, Legal
and Technology functions
• Led the roll out of the ServiceFirst enterprise case management tool into TLG, replacing their Change
and Problem Management system
• Project Manager for the integration of TLG's development environment in the AWS cloud service
technology estate, specifically:
o Desktop and filer migrations
o Connecting datacentres securely maintaining PCI certification
o Decommissioning redundant services following their migration into Barclaycard estate
• Led the dissolution of TLG's Spanish entity involving engagement and planning for HR, Finance, Legal
and Technology functions
• Led the roll out of the ServiceFirst enterprise case management tool into TLG, replacing their Change
and Problem Management system
• Project Manager for the integration of TLG's development environment in the AWS cloud service
Project Manager, AWS, Cloud, Management, Finance, Integration, Service, Technology, Infrastructure, Development, Organization, Enterprise, Manager, LED
2016 - 2016
job
Interim PMO Lead
WorldPay Plc.
• Led the Programme Management Office team for a major transformation programme reporting to the Programme Director
• Ensured the portfolio and project management process was maintained in an otherwise complex and sometimes unstructured environment
• Scrutinised programme and project performance and involved in improving the predictability and efficiency of the programme's delivery
• Oversight of the preparation of senior level Programme Reports and materials
• Facilitated governance meetings, including the production of materials, distribution of minutes and chasing down actions
• Provided insight of programme status at regular intervals to the programme director, such as analysis
on the programme critical path
• Responsible for the development and maintenance of programme plans and RAID documents
• Oversight of configuration, document and knowledge management
• Day to day management of the PMO team addressing performance issues of individuals in that team.
• Ensured the portfolio and project management process was maintained in an otherwise complex and sometimes unstructured environment
• Scrutinised programme and project performance and involved in improving the predictability and efficiency of the programme's delivery
• Oversight of the preparation of senior level Programme Reports and materials
• Facilitated governance meetings, including the production of materials, distribution of minutes and chasing down actions
• Provided insight of programme status at regular intervals to the programme director, such as analysis
on the programme critical path
• Responsible for the development and maintenance of programme plans and RAID documents
• Oversight of configuration, document and knowledge management
• Day to day management of the PMO team addressing performance issues of individuals in that team.
Project Management, PMO, Management, Transformation, Development, Office, Production, Interim, LED
2016 - 2016
job
Delivery Manager
British American Tobacco.
Project Manager for both the "Procure-to-Pay" and "Order-to-Cash" Finance Workstreams within IT
implementing against one global SAP template
• The projects are tied strictly to Quarterly Business Releases and, given the global scale of the organisation, a highly proactive stakeholder management approach was required
• Also critical was the close management of onshore and offshore suppliers
implementing against one global SAP template
• The projects are tied strictly to Quarterly Business Releases and, given the global scale of the organisation, a highly proactive stakeholder management approach was required
• Also critical was the close management of onshore and offshore suppliers
Project Manager, SAP, Stakeholder Management, Management, Finance, It, Offshore, Organization, Manager
2014 - 2016
job
Project Manager
King Digital Entertainment.
• Rolled out Equity Management across King enabling employees to trade options
• Planned and project managed the Year End and all Quarter End Financial Reporting to ensure hand-
offs between Finance teams took place to schedule
• Managed the project which rolled out the Purchase Order in SAGE in Malta
• Responsible for ensuring all Statutory Accounts in 2014 were submitted on time in all of King's entities
around the world
• Managed the Financial integration of Z2 which was acquired by King into BAU
• Setup the Equity Reporting service to ensure quarterly reporting reflected King's internal Equity
position accurately to the market as part of SEC reporting
• Replaced all tax advisors & book-keepers globally with a global provider
• Implemented the 'ActiveDisclosure' offering from RR Donnelley to ensure efficient quarterly reporting
to the market
• Managed the implementation of RSA Archer to ensure compliant reporting for S-Ox
• Setup the processes to ensure all King contractors did so via a third party agency
• Managed a programme to simplify the corporate structure by closing certain King entities which
required full due diligence and discrete planning & execution.
• Responsible for the setting up of several Financial workstreams in the Financial Division in readiness
for the company's acquisition by Activision.
• Planned and project managed the Year End and all Quarter End Financial Reporting to ensure hand-
offs between Finance teams took place to schedule
• Managed the project which rolled out the Purchase Order in SAGE in Malta
• Responsible for ensuring all Statutory Accounts in 2014 were submitted on time in all of King's entities
around the world
• Managed the Financial integration of Z2 which was acquired by King into BAU
• Setup the Equity Reporting service to ensure quarterly reporting reflected King's internal Equity
position accurately to the market as part of SEC reporting
• Replaced all tax advisors & book-keepers globally with a global provider
• Implemented the 'ActiveDisclosure' offering from RR Donnelley to ensure efficient quarterly reporting
to the market
• Managed the implementation of RSA Archer to ensure compliant reporting for S-Ox
• Setup the processes to ensure all King contractors did so via a third party agency
• Managed a programme to simplify the corporate structure by closing certain King entities which
required full due diligence and discrete planning & execution.
• Responsible for the setting up of several Financial workstreams in the Financial Division in readiness
for the company's acquisition by Activision.
Project Manager, Management, Due Diligence, Finance, Integration, Service, Implementation, Processes, UP, Manager
2012 - 2013
job
Senior Project Manager
Lloyds Bank.
Led a UK and Offshore team to replicate the Lloyds corporate website for the new TSB brand. This
involved the management of a large team of technologists and analysts as well a broad range of senior stakeholders.
• Managed the tender process to ensure it was fair and appropriate as well as in line with financial
regulation.
• The website was launched on time and within a tight budget
involved the management of a large team of technologists and analysts as well a broad range of senior stakeholders.
• Managed the tender process to ensure it was fair and appropriate as well as in line with financial
regulation.
• The website was launched on time and within a tight budget
Project Manager, Budget, Management, Website, It, Offshore, Manager, LED
2011 - 2012
job
Senior Project Manager
Prudential Plc.
• Member of the Prudential UK Solvency II Senior Project Management team
• Project Manager for the Actuarial Process Management project
• Programme Manager for the Pillar 3 Solvency II project
• AGILE Project Manager for the Solvency II "Plan B" project
• Project Manager for the Actuarial Process Management project
• Programme Manager for the Pillar 3 Solvency II project
• AGILE Project Manager for the Solvency II "Plan B" project
Project Management, Project Manager, Agile, Management, Manager
2008 - 2011
job
Portfolio Manager for Ulster Bank and Offshore Internet
Royal Bank of Scotland.
London -- Web Producer OCT 2008 - JUNE 2011
• Wholesale rewrite and redesign of the flagship site RBS.com. Managed third party relationships to
deliver to quality, time and budget. Facilitated large and small changes to RBS.com through the change process.
• Annual Report microsite "RBS World" employee online magazine
• Sustainability microsite. Trusteer Rapport web application integration. Coached fellow Internet Team
Project Managers. Interface between the Group Communications and Internet Development team
• Portfolio Manager for Ulster Bank and Offshore Internet projects.
• Programme Managed a major Consumer Packaged Accounts portal
• Wholesale rewrite and redesign of the flagship site RBS.com. Managed third party relationships to
deliver to quality, time and budget. Facilitated large and small changes to RBS.com through the change process.
• Annual Report microsite "RBS World" employee online magazine
• Sustainability microsite. Trusteer Rapport web application integration. Coached fellow Internet Team
Project Managers. Interface between the Group Communications and Internet Development team
• Portfolio Manager for Ulster Bank and Offshore Internet projects.
• Programme Managed a major Consumer Packaged Accounts portal
Budget, Sustainability, Producer, Integration, Offshore, Development, Internet, Web, Online, Redesign, Wholesale, Portal, Manager
2008 - 2008
job
Programme Mgr
Electronic Arts.
• Programme Managed the multi million-dollar HYDRA Programme
• A global web infrastructure to support online gaming
• A major co-ordination effort between hardware and software vendors
• A key strategic initiative reporting into the Senior Vice President for Digital division
• Multi-faceted programme with work-streams touching all areas of the company
• Managed a team across US, APAC and Europe. Key player in the infrastructure procurement process.
Reconciled a waterfall programme with an AGILE development process
• A global web infrastructure to support online gaming
• A major co-ordination effort between hardware and software vendors
• A key strategic initiative reporting into the Senior Vice President for Digital division
• Multi-faceted programme with work-streams touching all areas of the company
• Managed a team across US, APAC and Europe. Key player in the infrastructure procurement process.
Reconciled a waterfall programme with an AGILE development process
Agile development, Agile, Procurement, Support, Infrastructure, Hardware, Development, Software, Web, Online, President
My education
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2004
RBS Academy
N/a, N/a
N/a, N/a
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2001
Open University Cambridge
MBA, N/a
MBA, N/a
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1995
Anglia Ruskin University
Hndhncorequivalent, Computer Science
Hndhncorequivalent, Computer Science
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1992
n/a
Secondary, English Literature
Secondary, English Literature
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1990
Netherhall School
GCSEs, SOFTWARE
GCSEs, SOFTWARE
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