An internationally recognized expert in Earned Value Management (EVM), fully conversant with US, Australia and UK EVM standards.  Strong people skills,, with proven ability to build successful, cohesive teams and interact well with individuals across all levels of the business.  Highly skilled in the areas of Project Controls, Project/Programme Management of various sizes ranging from contracts of £5m to £15 billion. I was a member of the Association for Project Management Earned Value Specific Interest Group, developing the UK standard and providing advice across the UK industry in all aspects of Earned Value Management.  Internationally recognised expert in the area of assessing EVM within organisations and Projects via Integrated Baseline and Demonstration Reviews.  Currently I have supported over 70 reviews for various customers (UK MoD, US DoD, Australian Government, BAE Systems, Thales) across various countries (UK, Europe, US, Israel, Australia). For the last 6 years I have been in a consulting role supporting Defence Customers and Industry in all aspects of Project Controls and Earned Value. 

SELECTED ACHIEVEMENTS

• Implemented and administrated Earned Value Management systems, and or Project/Programme systems for several clients (BAE SYSTEMS Air Systems, Magnox South, Fujitsu, Thales, Forceprotection)
• Created and managed processes to integrate the supply chain into the EVMS. (BAE SYSTEMS Air Systems)
• Provided and managed a cross work stream dependency process (BAE SYSTEMS Air Systems, Fujitsu)
• Created a consolidated schedule process to program-level information.(BAE SYSTEMS Air Systems, Fujitsu,TVO)
• Defined and created program level reporting packs. (BAE SYSTEMS, Fujitsu, UK MoD)
• Provided strategic advice for the BAE Nimrod team to define and implement the change programme using EVM. (BAE SYSTEMS Air Systems)
• Defined an appropriate method for payment by earned value that achieves the strategic goals for the UK Ministry of Defence (MoD) for the Nimrod Project. (UK MoD)
• Assessed the EVM ability of the complete supply chain of the WATCHKEEPER project via Integrated Baseline Reviews (IBR), total of 16 reviews at all levels of the supply chain.  (Thales Watchkeeper)
• Defined the reporting process to enable the senior management to make effective decisions (several clients including WATCHKEEPER, Nimrod, Fujitsu and ODA)
• Developed and implemented project controls strategy for multi-site organisations, working closely with senior management to board level. (BAE Systems Air Systems, Magnox South)
• Defined and negotiated EVMS requirements for a multi-million pound contract with the customer and the supply chain.
• Developed and implemented Project Controls System allowing for complete integration of the supply chain information (Thales)
• Facilitated board meeting with interpretation of EVM data and identify potential savings and solutions.
• Customised/created reporting methodologies to support customers requirements. (Nimrod, Thales, Magnox South, Ashghal)

KEY SKILLS

• Strong leadership skills.
• Competent business manager with formalised techniques for Project/Programme and business performance management and problem solving.
• Definition and implementation of appropriate Business/Program Management end to end processes.
• Proven ability to define and manage significant change programmes.
• Proven ability to work across key functional areas of business management and educate them in their roles to support a complete Project Controls System.
• Proven ability to train, educate and mentor in all aspects of Project Controls, Earned Value Management, Project and Programme Management at all levels of the organisation.
• Provision of strategic advice for implementing business level Project Controls solutions.
• Proven ability to develop and manage successful 3rd party relationships, including suppliers and contractors etc.