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IT Implementation Software Manager
Andrew Jackson
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I am an experienced Senior IT Project Manager and Prince2 Practitioner. My key skills include software implementation, ERP implementation, Financial Services, data migration, integration, managing 3rd party vendors. I've been working in IT for twenty years, initially in a consultant role before moving into project management ten years ago. My most recent role required my involvement at all stages of the project lifecycle, from pre-sales, initiation, delivery and through to closure. (SDLC). I have experience of Cloud and SaaS delivery, as well as traditional on-premise hosting solutions. I am able to engage with stakeholders at all levels, including senior management. I have become the bridge between IT and user base. I am an experienced problem solver and team player, able to work across large, medium and small projects, my IT Project Management skills enable me to get the best from project resources, therefore ensuring on-time and in-budget delivery of projects. I have many years of implementing software vendors products on client sites. Industry areas I have worked in are Education, ERP, HR, Payroll, NHS, Financial Services, Local Government, Public Sector, Retail, Commercial, Housing, Insurance, Stockbroking
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My experience
2019 - 2019
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Senior Project Manager
Ellucian.
Reorganisation and Redundancy
Responsible for Full Project Management life cycle of the Quercus Education, including transfer to cloud based Saas products, working with varied clients from large scale institutions to small colleges. Instigated a better understanding of cloud operations in the team and developed template for Project Plan and Methodology.
Responsible for Full Project Management life cycle of the Quercus Education, including transfer to cloud based Saas products, working with varied clients from large scale institutions to small colleges. Instigated a better understanding of cloud operations in the team and developed template for Project Plan and Methodology.
Project Manager, Operations, Saas, Cloud, Manager, Management, Project Management, Communication
2018 - 2019
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Senior Project Manager
Epacsys.
Reason for leaving - head hunted
Responsible for Project Management and Implementation of Epicor across a number of clients, mainly Manufacturing and finance environment. Turned several stalled projects into successful turnarounds and instigated changes in the PMO side of what was a medium size enterprise.
Responsible for Project Management and Implementation of Epicor across a number of clients, mainly Manufacturing and finance environment. Turned several stalled projects into successful turnarounds and instigated changes in the PMO side of what was a medium size enterprise.
Project Management, Project Manager, PMO, Management, Finance, Implementation, Enterprise, Manager
2013 - 2018
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Project Delivery Manager
Unit4 Software.
Responsible for Project Management and Implementation of Agresso (Business World) and Unit4 Financials (Coda) software at client sites. Clients included Local Government Shared Services, Higher Education sector, Steinhoff Group, Amlin Insurance Investcorp, Avis, Highlands and Islands Enterprise and The Entertainer and a number of smaller clients undergoing software upgrades. These Clients come from both the Public and Private sector and cover many functional areas including Full ERP, Financial and 3rd Party Software.
Project Management, including planning, client management, invoicing, budgeting and PMO reporting.
Presales involvement engaging with clients and preparing quotes based on requirements. Carried out Presales with many clients including trips to Bahrain to carry out workshops with Investcorp and also Amsterdam for Amlin Insurance.
Project Management, including planning, client management, invoicing, budgeting and PMO reporting.
Presales involvement engaging with clients and preparing quotes based on requirements. Carried out Presales with many clients including trips to Bahrain to carry out workshops with Investcorp and also Amsterdam for Amlin Insurance.
Project Management, ERP, PMO, Management, Workshops, Implementation, Insurance, Software, Enterprise, Manager, Agresso, Unit4
2012 - 2013
freelance
NHS Project Manager & Senior Consultant
Steria.
Project Manager - Lincolnshire and Leicestershire areas Responsible for the Implementation and rollout of Oracle R12 to NHS.
Including liaison with NHS Finance and Project leads to deliver the project to tight deadlines. Areas of finance include accounting, reporting, budgets, forecasting, systems and processes.
Management of other Implementation Consultants within my project team. PMO reporting including status reports, Risk and Issues logs, and project planning. Post Implementation Support after go-live, covering an enlarged area.
Including liaison with NHS Finance and Project leads to deliver the project to tight deadlines. Areas of finance include accounting, reporting, budgets, forecasting, systems and processes.
Management of other Implementation Consultants within my project team. PMO reporting including status reports, Risk and Issues logs, and project planning. Post Implementation Support after go-live, covering an enlarged area.
Project Manager, Oracle, Forecasting, PMO, Management, Finance, Implementation, Support, Planning, Go, Processes, Manager
2008 - 2012
freelance
Consultant
Cap Gemini.
-Further Education Contract - Finance Software SME
A wide range of roles undertaken across all parts of the sector - Change Management, Project management, Business Analyst, Test Manager, Subject Matter Expert, developer, data analyst.
Projects Undertaken
Coda Subject Matter Expert - projects included coda archiving and Match and claim interface
Subcontracting - Specification, development and implementation of a Database to support the validation and storage of External Data. Captured requirements, recommended a solution and produced documentation.
UAT Management and testing- Testing of various financial and contracting systems.
Coda 11.3 Implementation - Upgrade of Financial System including post implementation support.
Coda MOG split - instrumental in developing a solution and managing the implementation.
A wide range of roles undertaken across all parts of the sector - Change Management, Project management, Business Analyst, Test Manager, Subject Matter Expert, developer, data analyst.
Projects Undertaken
Coda Subject Matter Expert - projects included coda archiving and Match and claim interface
Subcontracting - Specification, development and implementation of a Database to support the validation and storage of External Data. Captured requirements, recommended a solution and produced documentation.
UAT Management and testing- Testing of various financial and contracting systems.
Coda 11.3 Implementation - Upgrade of Financial System including post implementation support.
Coda MOG split - instrumental in developing a solution and managing the implementation.
Change management, Project Management, Database, Management, Finance, Test, Developer, Implementation, Support, Analyst, Testing, Test manager, Development, Storage, Software, Manager
2007 - 2008
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Project Accountant (Implementation)
The Wrekin Housing Trust.
Wrekin Housing Trust
Interim role to manage and implement two specific projects. Business analysis of trust rental income changes, Implementation and testing of new IBS Service Charge Module software. Assess the costs and income associated with each scheme and develop charges. Development of associated databases and spreadsheets.
Interim role to manage and implement two specific projects. Business analysis of trust rental income changes, Implementation and testing of new IBS Service Charge Module software. Assess the costs and income associated with each scheme and develop charges. Development of associated databases and spreadsheets.
Business Analysis, Service, Implementation, Testing, Accountant, Development, Software, Interim
2007 - 2007
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Interim Finance and Business Office Manager (Implementation)
Nuffield Hospital Wolverhampton.
Interim role during reorganisation. This role included deputising for hospital management, management of business office and patient services staff. Responsibilities included implementing new Finance IT system and migrating to shared service centre. Also included preparation of Management Accounts and month end reporting.
Management, Finance, Service, It, Implementation, Office, Interim, Manager
2001 - 2003
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Finance Team Leader, CoVRa Project
HSBC Asset Finance.
Responsible for a team of project accountants reconciling and correcting corrupt data on Coda. Development of Spreadsheets to reconcile client accounts by modelling data and statement creation. Working with senior finance and IT staff to ensure necessary system fixes are created to specification, and implemented into live system. Deputising for senior Project Accountant/ Project Manager.
Project Manager, Finance, It, Accountant, Development, Manager
My education
1988
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1991
University of Northumbria
Bachelors, Politics (specialising in Economics and Transport)
Bachelors, Politics (specialising in Economics and Transport)
1980
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1988
n/a
Secondary, 2 A Levels Politics and Economics 7 O levels including Maths A* and English C
Secondary, 2 A Levels Politics and Economics 7 O levels including Maths A* and English C
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