Robert Edward Davies Programme / Project Planner

Programme Planner

Pepco

May 2023 - Mar 2024 (11 months)

As the Programme Planner, the role encompassed overseeing all planning activities for the Global Technology Enabled Transformation Programme of the implementation of ERP Oracle Fusion and ERP Oracle Retail cloud technologies. This involved consulting with Pepco, Wipro, and six different vendors distributed across Europe and Asia.Critical Path Analysis: Identifying dependencies and optimising project timelines.Risk and Issue Management: Mitigating risks and resolving issues with precision.Compliance: Adhering to PMO processes to maintain programme integrity.Master Programme Plan: Developing and maintaining detailed scheduling and planning frameworks.Status Updates: Providing consistent and transparent communication to stakeholders.Cost Contr

Programme Planner

Hitachi Energy

Dec 2022 - May 2023 (6 months)

As the Programme Planner, I played a pivotal role in planning activities following the acquisition of ABB by Hitachi Energy, contributing significantly to the Global Transformation Programme.Project Plan Development.Assembled a Project Plan Template with a detailed Work Breakdown Structure (WBS) based on Programme Milestones (POA).Defined the Project Plan template and introduced Programme-wide planning standards.Constructed a logic-driven, resourced, and costed Project Plan Template.Held weekly planning update sessions with plan owners via Teams to ensure the accuracy and maintenance of their Project Plans.Tracking and Reporting: Provided weekly management information (MI) reports to senior management, detailing programme launch dates, key

Programme Planner

Malvern Panalytical

Aug 2022 - Dec 2022 (5 months)

As the Programme Planner, I developed and implemented robust planning frameworks tailored to the Legato Program's a business transformation of the companies operating models, enabled by SAP S/4HANA. Enabling clear oversight of project timelines and deliverables. My approach focused on integrating strategic standards with operational details, ensuring that the programme's complex transformation objectives were translated into actionable plans.Developed and defined the Project Plan template, introducing Programme-wide planning standards through the Accrue Playbook.Constructed a Work Breakdown Structure (WBS)-based, logic-driven, resourced, and costed Project Plan template.Collaborated with individual plan owners to produce and maintain accura

Programme Planner

Dyson

Nov 2021 - May 2022 (7 months)

As the Programme Planner I led the planning activities for the programme, collaborating closely with Dyson teams and external vendors across Europe and Asia. Business transformation of the companies operating models, enabled by SAP S/4HANA This required meticulous attention to cross-regional coordination, ensuring delivery milestones were met seamlessly and efficiently.During my tenure as a Programme Planner, I took on a range of critical responsibilities to ensure the programme's success:Defined the Project Plan Template: Developed and introduced programme-wide planning standards using Primavera P6, ensuring a unified approach across all workstreams. Work Breakdown Structure (WBS): Constructed a WBS-based project plan template to enable cl

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Programme Planner

Kumoco (end client - Vodafone Oman)

Jul 2020 - Nov 2021 (1 year 5 months)

As the Programme Planner my primary responsibility was to oversee all planning activities for the programme, encompassing the development of nineteen individual project plans and managing over fifty-five distinct workstreams.The key contributions and responsibilities included:Project Plan Template: Defined a programme-wide project planning template and introduced unified planning standards using Primavera P6.Work Breakdown Structure (WBS): Constructed a WBS-based project plan template to ensure clarity and alignment for all stakeholders.Collaboration with Plan Owners: Worked individually with each plan owner to develop fully logic-driven, resourced, and

Programme Planner

Johnson Matthey

Dec 2018 - Jul 2019 (8 months)

As the Programme Planner for Johnson Matthey, the role was centred on establishing robust project planning practices across the programme. Programme was a major Global SAP (S/4HANA) transformation rollout across the Johnson Matthey business. This included taking ownership of all planning activities to ensure streamlined and effective execution. A vital achievement was the definition and introduction of a unified project plan template, alongside programme-wide planning standards implemented using Primavera P6. The role concluded with the successful delivery of the programme and marking a significant milestone in achieving its objectives.

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Project Planner

Cobham Mission Systems Ltd

Sep 2018 - Nov 2018 (3 months)

Cobham Mission Systems is a British manufacturing company based in the UK. It manufactures Auxiliary Mission Equipment. Integrated systems and technologies to enhance the operational effectiveness of military aircraft Air-to-Air Refuelling capabilities.My role was to maintain 11 Project plans. I was tasked to Support the Project Manager to facilitate their meetings. Support the project through lifecycle reviews. To accurately track Resource requirements.The assignment concluded as it was a short-term contract, and responsibilities were transitioned to a newly appointed staff member.

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Project Planner

London Fire Solutions LLP (LFS) – Part-time role (weekend work)

Feb 2018 - Jul 2019 (1 year 6 months)

London Fire Solutions is a London based company, specialising in passive fire protection, plus the manufacturing, installation and maintenance of fire doors and screens.I worked with the Project Managers, together we produced a fully logic driven, resource allocated and dependencies Project plans. Collaborating with the stakeholders and produce the weekly MI reports.The role finished. The Programme successfully delivered.

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Programme Planner

Department of Business, Energy and Industrial Strategy

Jan 2018 - Apr 2018 (4 months)

BEIS is responsible for the developing and delivering a comprehensive industrial strategy and leading the government's relationship with business; ensuring that the country has secure energy supplies that are reliable, affordable and clean; ensuring the UK remains at the leading edge of science, research and innovation. My role was to create and maintain Project plans for 7 workstreams. To define the Project plan template and introduce Programme wide planning standards. Hold face-to-face sessions with each relevant stakeholder every week to review/update plans progress, changes to plans, critical path and scenario planning. Add project detail to new phases into plans (tasks, milestones and logic). Report on any adverse key milestones with s

Lead Programme Planner

Fujitsu

Dec 2016 - Oct 2017 (11 months)

he Agenda 2020 Programme was a highly confidential initiative by Fujitsu aimed at reducing its global workforce. My primary responsibility was to guide the programme to completion by establishing a comprehensive project plan template and introducing consistent planning standards across 49 separate project plans. I developed an integrated programme plan and delivered weekly management information (MI) reports to senior management.
In this role, I supported global department heads, many of whom were unfamiliar with Microsoft Project. As Lead Programme Planner, I managed a team of three permanent Fujitsu planners. The initial fortnight spent in Bracknell and London was invaluable, allowing me to build rapport with department heads, introd

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Senior Programme Planner

Hewlett Packard Enterprise (end client – MOD

May 2016 - Oct 2016 (6 months)

Senior Programme Planner, to take control of all planning activities for 31 Project plans. To consolidate all plans into an Integrated Programme Plan, so I could provide weekly MI reports for senior management. For budgetary reasons, my contract was not extended. The role was transferred to a permanent member of staff.

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Senior Programme Planner

Capita Transformation Programme (NHS Primary Care)

Oct 2015 - Mar 2016 (6 months)

Senior Programme Planner, to take control of all the planning activities for 10 Project plans and the Programme plan. To consolidate all plans into an Integrated Programme Plan, so I could provide weekly MI reports for senior management. The role finished. The Programme successfully delivered.

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Project Planner

National Air Traffic Services (NATS)

Nov 2014 - Aug 2015 (10 months)

Project Planner, to take control of all the planning activities for several Projects and Programme plans within the Operations & Airspace and the SPACE Programme of work. The role finished.

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Planning Manager

Hewlett Packard at Cambridge University Hospital (NHS)

Jul 2014 - Nov 2014 (5 months)

Planning Manager, to take control of all the planning activities for the eHospital Transformation Programme. The role finished. The Programme successfully delivered.

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Senior Programme Planner

Nationwide Building Society,

Apr 2014 - Jul 2014 (4 months)

Senior Programme Planner / Scheduler, to take control of all the planning activities for the Paym Programme to create the Paym Programme Plan. The role finished. Short term contract. The role was transferred to a permanent member of staff.

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Senior Programme Planner

Old Mutual Wealth

Feb 2014 - Apr 2014 (3 months)

Senior Programme Planner, to take control of all the planning activities for the Protect & Grow Migration Programme. The role finished. The Programme successfully delivered.

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UK Planning Lead

Lockheed Martin (end client - Ministry of Justice)

Sep 2013 - Dec 2013 (4 months)

UK Planning Lead, to establish a transition function that will provide oversight and coordination of ICT Programme delivery to the Ministry of Justice Programme. I accepted a new role back at Atlas; however, the Atlas role fell through before I could start.

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Senior Programme Planner

Hewlett Packard Security & Defence (end client - MOD)

Apr 2013 - Aug 2013 (5 months)

Senior Programme Planner / Scheduler, to take complete control of all the planning activities within a Business unit which is made up of multiple delivery Programmes and Projects
I supervised the assigned Planners so that they produce; logic driven, fully resourced and cross project Inter-dependencies Schedules, that were compliant with the Planning Standards. I provided support and guidance in the migration of all MS Project Plans to a new integrated Enterprise Planning System (MS Project Server 2010). I assisted with the defining and creating an integrated Enterprise wide Scheduling system across multiple Business units. I defined the MS Project plan templates and introduce programme wide planning standards across the Programmes a

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Programme Planner

Hewlett Packard Security & Defence (end client - MOD)

Sep 2011 - Dec 2012 (1 year 4 months)

Programme Planner to take control of all planning activities for three Programmes of work
My role was to define the MS Project plan templates and introduce programme wide planning standards across the three Programmes.
I created Project plans and merged them into an integrated programme plan, including linking the inbound and outbound dependencies together. I maintained and monitored the project and programme plans. I monitored the resource usage across the programme. I constantly checked the quality and accuracy of the project plans. I ensured the promotion of best practice, implementation of project controls, reporting standards, produce and document standard guide-lines for all portfolio management activities. I provided t

Programme Planner

Serco Global Services

May 2011 - Sep 2011 (5 months)

Programme Planner to set up an International Project Planning Office for an SAP HR programme (Empower)
The Empower Project was a Global SAP HR solution that was deployed across Serco’s Estate. My role was to create 18 Project plans and to merge them into an integrated programme plan including linking the dependences together. I maintained and monitored the integrated programme plan. I provided quality, realistic and achievable plans as well as a reporting function to the Empower SAP HR Project Board. I constantly checked the quality and accuracy of the project plans. I ensured the promotion of best practice, implementation of Project controls, reporting standards, produce and document standard guidelines for all portfolio manageme

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Project Planner

Force Protection Europe

Nov 2010 - Mar 2011 (5 months)

Project Planner for the production and delivery of prototype Patrol Vehicles (the LAND 121 Project)
The LAND 121 project was a project to produce 3 prototypes of the Light Protected Patrol Vehicles (LPPV), for the Commonwealth of Australia and UK MoD. My role was to create and maintain the MS Project plan, to closely monitor the progress of the vehicle through the construction, delivery and in country testing. I tracked progress against plan, including monitoring delivery against the baseline and challenging any variances. I constantly checked the quality and accuracy of the project plans. I provided timely and accurate reports on project progress. I worked directly with the Project Managers and the sub-contractors to establish th

Project Planner

CSC

Apr 2010 - Aug 2010 (5 months)

Project Planner for the Deployment of a desktop application across the UK Passport Service network
The project’s aim was to deploy a desktop application across the UKPS estate. My role was to create and maintain the Project plan, to closely monitor the progress of the site’s deployments. I worked directly with the Project Manager, and the functional area leads to establish the timelines and milestones identify work products, detailed deliverables tasks and identified any resource issues. I tracked the progress against plan, including monitoring delivery against the baseline and challenging any variances. I constantly checked the quality and accuracy of the project plans. I provided timely and accurate reports on project progress. Unfor

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Project Planner

Welsh Assembly Government

Sep 2009 - Mar 2010 (7 months)

Project Planner on the deployment of the Microsoft Dynamics Customer Relationship Management (CRM) application, at the Welsh Assembly Government call centres
The CRM project’s aim was to deploy a CRM application across the WAG call centres. My role was to provide support for the CRM Project Manager, and all the functional area leads. I created and maintained the MS Project plan. I closely monitor the progress of the project. I worked directly with the Project Manager, and the functional area leads to establish the timelines and milestones identify work products, detailed deliverables tasks and any resource issues. I constantly checked the quality and accuracy of the project plan. I provided timely and accurate reports on project progre

Programme Planner

Visa Europe

Jan 2009 - Jul 2009 (7 months)

Programme Planner for the Operations Programme at Visa Europe
The role was to provide support for the Operations Programme Manager and the Project Managers, whilst the full-time employee was away on maternity leave. I worked directly with the Programme Manager and the Project Managers to create and maintain the Project plans, timelines and milestones, identify work products & detailed deliverables tasks. I tracked progress against the plan including monitoring delivery against the baseline and challenging any variances. I constantly checked the quality and accuracy of the project plans. I provided timely and accurate reports on project progress. I ensured that all status reports adhered to the highest quality. The role finished. This w

Programme Planner & PSO

DHL

Jun 2008 - Sep 2008 (4 months)

Programme Planner and PSO, setting up a Project Management Office at DHL UK head office
The role was to assist the PMO manager to develop the portfolio management processes and then hand over to newly recruited PMO staff. I created a standardized MS Project plans for all the on-going and future projects to use. I worked directly with the Project Managers to establish the timelines and milestones identify work products & detailed deliverables tasks. I merged the project plans into a Programme Plan. I tracked progress against plan, including monitoring delivery against the baseline and challenging any variances. I constantly checked the quality and accuracy of the project plans. I provided timely and accurate reports on project progress.

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Portfolio Planner & PSO

Department of Work and Pensions

Feb 2008 - Jun 2008 (5 months)

Portfolio Planner and PSO, setting up a Project Management Office at Directgov, a part of the Department of Work and Pensions
The aim of the Directgov project was the merger of all the government public websites into one central place. I worked directly with the Programme and Project Managers to create the 20 plus Project plans. These included establishing the timelines and milestones, identifying work products & detailed deliverables tasks. I held regular meetings with the Managers to check their progress against plan. I tracked progress against plan, including monitoring delivery against the baseline and challenging any variances. I constantly checked the quality and accuracy of the project plans. I provided timely and accurate repor

Project Support Officer (PSO)

Norwich Union

Mar 2007 - Sep 2007 (7 months)

Project Support Officer on the Claims Change Agenda Portfolio at Norwich Union.
The role was to provide support for the Household and Motor Insurance Programme Manager; Project Managers and Workstreams leads; up to the point that Norwich Union made significant reduction in their contracting staff. Monitored the delivery plans and action logs of the Projects. Organizing regular progress meetings with deliverable owners and work stream leads. Co-ordinate and monitor the risks and issues registers. Coordinating the delivery of Project reports to the Programme Board and to the Change Programme Board. Working directly with the Programme Manager, the Project Managers and the Workstream leads to create Project plans (MS Project), timelines

Risk Manager

EDS

May 2006 - Mar 2007 (11 months)

Risk Manager working on two Home Office infrastructure Programmes for EDS;
The National Offender Management Information System Programme (NOMIS)
The Service Upgrade Programme Study Programme (SUPS).
The role as the Risk Manager was to provide support to the operation of the ABCD Risk Management methodology and defining the Risk Management process. This involved ‘policing’ the ‘Assumptions, Issues and Risks’ database. Undertaking regular weekly review meetings and compiling reports for the Programme Board. Replaced by a permanent member of EDS staff.

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Junior Project Manager

Prime Business Solutions

Nov 2005 - Mar 2006 (5 months)

Junior Project Manager working on a Classified Programme, at the Atomic Weapons Establishment (AWE).
Was responsible for three projects: Desktop Migration, Exchange 2003 and Active Directory.
As the Project Manager the tasks were creating the Project Plans to cover the life cycle of the three Projects. Producing work schedules for all Project tasks and team members to meet the Project schedules and budgets. Maintaining the Project plans and obtains updates from Technical Leads. Holding regular team meetings to communicate with the team, on status of the project and resolve any problems. Managing the risks, issues and actions register. Compile weekly checkpoint reports, to be present at the client reviews meetings. Not suitabl

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Project Manager

EDS (ATLAS Consortium)

Mar 2005 - Nov 2005 (9 months)

Project Manager, working on the Ministry of Defence ATLAS DII (F) infrastructure Project.
Resource Manager: Responsible for collating four different resource spreadsheets from the partner companies, into one comprehensive resource Matrix.
Configuration Management: Responsible for implementing the chosen Configuration Management tool, ‘Borland StarTeam’ for the A&E Team.
Change Management: This role was to act as Change Control Manager for the A&E team, after the Change Management process completely stalled. Assisting in devising a completely new Change Management Process, the templates required to raise a ‘Request for Change’ and helped to implement the process Project wide. Replaced by a permanent member of EDS staff.

Project Support Officer

Home Office

Sep 2004 - Jan 2005 (5 months)

Project Support Officer for the United Kingdom Passport Services (UKPS) an Executive Agency of the Home Office, working on two highly confidential projects.
The AbI Project (Authentication by Interview)
The National Biometrics Identification Card Project (IDC).
Providing the Project Managers and the Project Team with a high level of support required, for the control and successful completion of the project deliverables. Assisting in the initial stages of the project by version controlling and formatting the - Strategic Outline Business Case, Project Initiation Document, Outline Business Case and Full Business Case. Replaced by a civil servant.

Project Coordinator

EDS

Jan 2004 - Aug 2004 (8 months)

Project Coordinator for EDS / Spirit Group on their Exit Project.
Spirit Group gave formal contract termination notice to EDS to migrate its entire infrastructure and services.
This role was to bring structure and organization to the project. Introduced PRINCE2 procedures and practices (to guide the project and ease the workload / pressure from the project managers). Completion of the role.

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Project Coordinator

HBOS, Halifax Bank of Scotland

Nov 2002 - Dec 2003 (1 year 2 months)

Project Coordinator for the Credit Card Migration Team.
Robert provided support and assistance to the Project Manager, enabling successful delivery of the business systems and change programmes within a PRINCE2 environment. This was done by "policing" the detailed activities essential to deliver the programmes and providing guidance / escalations as and when required.

Test Director Administrator / Project Administrator

nPower

Apr 2001 - Sep 2002 (1 year 6 months)

Test Director Administrator for the whole Programme and the Project Coordinator for the Testing team.
Worked within a large integrated Systems and Interface Test Team as part of the New World Programme at Npower.

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