Edward Blackman

Senior Project Manager

INNIO Group

Oct 2025 - Current (1 year 1 month)

Working with a superb team of IT and business colleagues along with auditors from PWC and KPMG to prepare for a US IPO, ensuring SOX compliance across IT and Finance systems.

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Orange Retail

Senior Project Manager

Ocado Retail

Dec 2024 - Feb 2026 (1 year 3 months)

Managing part of a multi-million pound IT customer transformation programme and migration.

Senior Project Manager - SOX IT

CorpAcq

Jun 2024 - Aug 2024 (3 months)

Worked for a short period of time with a fantastic group of internal resources, external consultants and auditors on the analysis and initial implementation plan for SOX IT General Controls in an incredibly complex group environment in amidst an active IPO.

Provided recommendations based on auditors reports and findings with next steps to improve Information Security Governance, general good practice in Risk management and IT structure and processes.

Senior Project Manager - SOX IT

Evotec

May 2022 - Oct 2024 (2 years 6 months)

As a member of the Global Business IT Team at Evotec since 2022, I was responsible for analysing, designing, and implementing IT General Controls for their SOX Control Environment. I collaborated with external auditors to ensure SOX compliance and managed the remediation of deficiencies and material weaknesses over two full audits.
I also played a critical role in recovering IT systems across multiple countries following a cyberattack in early 2023. Finally, I managed the 2024 SOX IT audit, leveraging lessons learned from previous audits to enhance the control environment.

Senior Project Manager

Ocado Retail Ltd

May 2021 - Jul 2022 (1 year 3 months)

As a Senior Project Manager for Ocado Retail, I worked on a multi-million-pound transformation programme in collaboration with Marks & Spencer. I coordinated delivery with both landed and offshore resources from Cognizant, as well as business resources and cross-programme project teams from Data, Integration, Infrastructure, and Security teams.
I managed the design, build, implementation, and support of an Adobe Cloud Marketing system, including Workfront, AEM, and Adobe Campaign Standard. Additionally, I led the implementation of a Calabrio Workforce Management system for the Customer Hub team in the UK, optimising resource management and planning for various business scenarios.

Senior Project Manager

Finning UK & Ireland

Mar 2018 - Mar 2021 (3 years 1 month)

While working as a Senior Project Manager with the Global Digital & IT function, I managed a variety of key IT projects across the UK, Ireland, and Canada.
I led the UK delivery of Finning's Core Digital Distribution Platform, which provides customers with a single access point for all services, including asset and condition monitoring, parts & service, and warranties. This global rollout required coordination between Finning's regions in the UK, Canada, and South America.

Additionally, I supported and managed Infrastructure and IT Service deliverables for branch relocations in Ireland, I managed the analysis, development and deployment of a key upgrade to SAP payments for UK Finance with Accenture, and I managed major syst

Senior Project Manager

Rolls-Royce

Aug 2013 - Mar 2018 (4 years 8 months)

In nearly five years as a Senior Project Manager for Rolls-Royce, I led a variety of high-impact IT projects, including application upgrades, new capability projects, and the implementation of Virtual Factory applications from Siemens for facility re-layout and process improvement. I effectively managed relationships with key external suppliers, ensuring successful delivery and post-implementation support. Additionally, I spearheaded an IT-wide Lean process activity that improved the pace of application packaging, deployment speed, and reduced internal bureaucracy.

In another critical programme, I managed contract renegotiations and cost challenges with four key vendors, achieving substantial savings: £21M in-year and £17.9M annu

Project Manager

Bentley Motors Ltd

Jul 2012 - May 2013 (11 months)

As a Project Manager for Bentley Motors, I managed a VW board-level sponsored intranet upgrade for their global estate, utilising a bespoke Microsoft SharePoint deployment with fully customized UI/UX and Workflow.

I managed a third-party development partner along with an internal project team, overseeing the entire delivery process from initial feasibility analysis and scoping activities to supplier selection, planning, design, development, deployment, and training. My detail-oriented approach ensured the successful implementation and smooth transition to the new system.

Project Manager / Electrical Programme Engineer

Jaguar Land Rover

Oct 2011 - Jul 2012 (10 months)

As a Project Manager and Electrical Programme Engineer within the Electrical Engineering Department at Jaguar Land Rover, I oversaw the Vehicle Platform Project for the all-new 2016 XF, XE, and F-Pace models. I led a team of Module Leaders and their engineers, ensuring the successful delivery of each component and gateway throughout the Jaguar Land Rover (JLR) Vehicle Programme.

Project Manager

Warrington Borough Council

May 2010 - Sep 2010 (5 months)

As a Project Manager at Warrington Council, I led the deconstruction and redevelopment of electronic social work assessment forms, ensuring they aligned with the outcomes and recommendations from the Lord Laming review. I facilitated workshops and development hubs with social work practitioners, incorporating their professional input into the content and flow of the new assessments to enhance their effectiveness.

Project Manager

Solihull MBC

May 2009 - Sep 2011 (2 years 5 months)

As a Project Manager, I successfully delivered the ICS (Integrated Children’s System) project for Children’s Social Work Services, following the recommendations from the Lord Laming review into Child Protection. My responsibilities included conducting as-is to to-be assessments and creating wire-frames for all assessments on the CareFirst system. I also managed the development of lean processes to ensure alignment with the Department for Education (DfE) guidelines.

Additionally, I led the development and implementation of new end-to-end infrastructure for deploying OLM’s CareFirst 6.10 Social Care System. My duties encompassed comprehensive business analysis, including creating business cases, conducting system and infrastructure

Project Manager

Capgemini

Aug 2008 - Oct 2008 (3 months)

As a Project Manager at Capgemini, I collaborated closely with other workstream Project and Test managers on a high-profile security programme for HMRC. I provided support and guidance on reporting and adherence to the APM methodology structure.
My responsibilities included meticulous management of project plans, resource plans, and the risks and issues log, ensuring timely escalation of high risks and consistent monitoring of issues. I chaired daily progress meetings to coordinate activities, address resource needs, and keep the team on track for live implementation dates.
I built trusted relationships with key project stakeholders and earned respect from senior management through my commitment to delivering on tasks. Additionall

Project Manager

Swiss Re

Jun 2008 - Aug 2008 (3 months)

In my short-term role with Windsor Life as a Project Manager, I contributed to an international transformation programme for Norwich Union and SwissRe. I collaborated with the Phase Manager, Workstream Lead, and Business Analysis team to streamline business requirements gathering and integrate project plans across all phases and workstreams.
I provided weekly updates on risks and issues within my phase, offering a high-level overview of critical issues across the programme. I also created detailed weekly reports for key stakeholders, summarising progress, actions, and upcoming activities. Additionally, I chaired weekly planning sessions to gather updates from all workstreams, which informed my comprehensive weekly reports.

Project Manager

SERVICE BIRMINGHAM

Nov 2007 - Jun 2008 (8 months)

As a Project Manager at Service Birmingham, I managed numerous concurrent projects for Birmingham City Council, including applications development and business process reengineering. My responsibilities encompassed end-to-end project management, including citywide flexible working programmes, regulatory reporting tools, and a new HR Information Request & Respond system. I conducted feasibility studies for stalled projects, managed a broad range of budgets, and built strong relationships with stakeholders, suppliers, developers, and council seniors. I ensured high-quality project documentation for smooth management, delivery, and closure.

Service Delivery Manager

EDS Group

Jun 2007 - Sep 2007 (4 months)

As a Regional Service Delivery Manager at EDS for the TREDDS (Transformation of EDS Systems) delivery phase 3 for the DWP, I managed daily rollouts and deliveries to DWP sites in the South East of England, excluding London.
My responsibilities included coordinating engineering and logistics teams, managing Deputy Delivery Managers, and ensuring timely and successful installations. I chaired weekly team meetings to track progress and address issues. Successfully delivered 90% of sites in my region before the project was reviewed.

Project Manager

BT

Feb 2005 - May 2007 (2 years 4 months)

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