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A Project Manager with a Passion for Making Things Happen
Simon Knocker
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Leatherhead, United Kingdom
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I am an experienced Programme and Project Manager with a passion for making things happen and delivering change. I have been instrumental in delivering some of the industry-leading innovations within automotive retailing both in the UK and Globally; many award-winning. I enjoy complex stakeholder management, large transformational challenges along with rapid, agile innovations. Most of all I love making change happen and working with great people.
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2002 - ?
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Director, Consultant, Freelancer, Project Manager
thebigteam limited.
I setup thebigteam to help businesses deliver programmes of change and transformations. To Make Things Happen.
Business development, Business strategy, Program Management, Project Management, Change management, Communications, Innovation, Making Things Happen
2018 - 2020
freelance
Programme Manager - Target Operating Model - JLR Global
Great Practice Sharing.
Designed the Customer Services' Vision, Target Operating Model & 'change' journey. Worked with the leadership teams in China, the UK, Europe & the US. Outcome: The Change Strategy & Target Operating Model formed the basis for JLR's Accelerate Programme of Change as reported in The Financial Times.
Leadership, Manager, Project coordination, Change management, Business strategy, Video editing, Film and video, Film editor, Sound Recording, Graphic design, Project Management, Facilitation, Business Analysis, Stakeholder Management, Customer interviews, Customer experience, Business Change Management, Employee Engagement, Target operating model, Strategic Planning, Business Process Design, Process management, Lean Thinking
2017 - 2018
freelance
Project Management Coach - Coaching Delivery - JLR
Jaguar Land Rover Europe.
Engaged as the Project Management Coach as part of a Task Force focused on delivering business performance improvement across the European Offices. Outcome: Delivered a governance model, project management coaching for the European Leadership Teams & a European cultural change barometer.
Coaching, Leadership, Coach, Project coordination, Project Management, Management, Change management, Interim management, Training, Stakeholder Management, Performance Management, Performance optimization, Project and program management, Program Management, Program Management
2016 - 2017
freelance
Project Manager / Consultant - Cultural Assessment - Mercedes Benz
Mercedes-Benz UK Vans.
Using the Barrett's Cultural Transformation Tools® toolset, completed a cultural assessment for all Head Office staff - triggering a cultural change programme. Outcome: completed the cultural analysis across the entire MBUK Van business, setup and ran a series of 'dialogue based' workshops to kick off a cultural change journey.
2015 & 2016 Programme Manager - Transformation Workshops: Mercedes-Benz UK Trucks Designed, built & delivered the 2015 and 2016 CSI #1 Roadshows for MBUK Trucks; a two-day workshop for 180 managers and a one-day workshop for 400 frontline staff.
2015 & 2016 Programme Manager - Transformation Workshops: Mercedes-Benz UK Trucks Designed, built & delivered the 2015 and 2016 CSI #1 Roadshows for MBUK Trucks; a two-day workshop for 180 managers and a one-day workshop for 400 frontline staff.
Project Manager, Workshops, Transformation, Assessment, Office, Workshop, Manager, Culture, Corporate Culture, Business transformation, Project Management, Cultural change, Cultural Assessment, Leadership, Stakeholder Management, Facilitation, Event planning, Strategic Planning
2016 - 2016
freelance
Programme Manager - Volkswagen Emissions Programme
Volkswagen Group UK.
Engaged to setup the VWG UK Emissions Task Force to co-ordinate and deliver the UK market response and apply the 'technical measure' to affected vehicles. Outcome: Setup the governance model, developed the plan to apply the technical measure to 1.2 million vehicles. Established UK Government reporting process.
Manager, Project Management, Project coordination, Business development, Change management, Business strategy, Communication, Customer management, Stakeholder Management, Stakeholder coordination, Communication strategy, Strategic communication, Crisis management, Crisis Communications, Internal communication, External communication, Strategic Planning, Project planning, Customer relations, Customer service
2011 - 2012
freelance
Programme Manager - Audi City
Winning' Audi City London, Audi UK.
Programme managed the establishment and opening of Audi City London, the world's first fully digital car buying experience. Launched on time and to cost in 2012. Outcome: Audi City became the benchmark for digital showroom technology and was presented with the In-Store Digital Technology Award at the BT Retail Week in 2013.
Retail, Technology, Manager, Digital design, Program Management, Project Management, Stakeholder Management, Risk Management, Risk assessment, Facilitation, Retail Strategy, E-commerce, E-commerce design, Event management, Property management, Team Leadership, Stakeholder coordination, Stakeholder involvement, Communication strategy, Communication, Social Media
2006 - 2008
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Founder & Managing Director of FlyMeNow Limited
Business Start Up.
Developed the concept of online brokering for hiring private jets and helicopters. Outcome: Successfully launched the business and sold it in 2008.
It, Online, Founder, Business development, E-commerce, E-commerce design, Startups, Start-up, Project Management, Finance, Financial planning, Preparation for investor meeting, Presentation, Facilitation, Supplier selection, Supplier management, Process design, Customer experience
1997 - 1998
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Head of Sales & Marketing
Papworth Travel Goods.
Managed accounts with John Lewis, Harrods & Selfridges; revitalised dormant accounts with Fortnum & Mason and Asprey in London.
Seized the initiative during the 1997 General Election to gain a special contract to build ministerial 'red boxes' gaining national coverage; described by The Daily Telegraph as "a canny businessman". Left after an unsuccessful bid to buy the business in 1998.
Seized the initiative during the 1997 General Election to gain a special contract to build ministerial 'red boxes' gaining national coverage; described by The Daily Telegraph as "a canny businessman". Left after an unsuccessful bid to buy the business in 1998.
Marketing, Sales, Project Manager, Business strategy, Product Design
1995 - 1997
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Associate Director
Societe Generale.
Head of Administration & Organisation for Corporate Banking. Held the Division's budget. Co-ordinated Divisional IT & telecoms initiatives. Part of a senior team selected to address organisational & process issues. One of five internal bank senior facilitators.
Budget, Banking, It, Organization, Project Management, Facilitation, Workshop facilitator, Program Management, Administration
1990 - 1995
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Captain
The British Army.
UK and other operational theatres Awarded Army Scholarships for both School & University. Completed The Royal Military Academy Sandhurst (RMAS) finishing in the top 10 out of 350 graduate
entrants and, subsequently, came 2nd out of 120 at the School of Infantry's officer training course at Warminster - recommended to return as an instructor. Described as "outstanding" by the Head of the Armed Forces. Personally requested by the Chief of the Defence Staff to be his Aide-de-Camp.
entrants and, subsequently, came 2nd out of 120 at the School of Infantry's officer training course at Warminster - recommended to return as an instructor. Described as "outstanding" by the Head of the Armed Forces. Personally requested by the Chief of the Defence Staff to be his Aide-de-Camp.
Training, Leadership, Leadership Coaching, Leadership development, Personal leadership, Project Management, Communication, Strategic Planning, Project planning
My education
2000
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2001
Institute of Management
Post Graduate, Management Studies
Post Graduate, Management Studies
1985
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1990
University of St Andrews
BSc, Economics
BSc, Economics
1980
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1985
St Peters School
A Levels, Maths, Chemistry, Physics, General Studies
A Levels, Maths, Chemistry, Physics, General Studies
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