Alan Fairhurst

Capability Development Lead @Centrica

Oxford, GB
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WORK HISTORY

Aug 2025 — Present

Capability Development Lead @Centrica

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Windsor, GB

As Capability Development Lead, I work with teams and leaders across Centrica to help shape how we build the skills and behaviours needed for the future. It’s about making development feel practical and inclusive—whether that’s through clearer role profiles, learning pathways, or creating space for reflection and growth. I collaborate with people from all parts of the business to strengthen our learning culture and make capability building part of how we work, not just something we talk about.

EDUCATION

1990 — 1994

University of Bedfordshire

Bachelor’s Degree, Mapping Science with Environmental Science (BSc)

1998 — 1999

UCL

Master’s Degree, Geographic and Geodetic Information Systems

SKILLS

Agile MethodologiesScrumProgram ManagementProject ManagementIT StrategySolution ArchitectureBusiness AnalysisSoftware DevelopmentChange ManagementGisMicrosoft TechnologiesTeam LeadershipProject DeliverySoftware Project ManagementKanbanLean Software DevelopmentMobile DevicesBusiness Process ImprovementCross-Functional Team LeadershipQuality ManagementAgile Project ManagementMobile ApplicationsEnterprise MobilityQuality SystemEsriGeomaticsGeospatial DataLocation IntelligenceProject PlanningPrince2Enterprise SoftwareStrategy

ABOUT ALAN FAIRHURST

Passionate and results-driven leader with over two decades of experience excelling in multifaceted roles across renowned organizations, including Centrica, TomTom, Ordnance Survey, Virgin Media, and BT Syntegra. My career journey has taken me through various leadership positions, encompassing business change management, software development management, solution architecture, technology innovation, programme management, and operations management.My expertise lies in tackling complex challenges head-on, from conceiving and nurturing innovative technology solutions to overseeing large-scale programme management initiatives with budgets exceeding £20 million. I\'ve consistently demonstrated the ability to grasp intricate business needs and transform them into tangible results.One of my most fulfilling roles has been serving as the Allies Lead for the Women\'s Network, championing equality and diversity within our organisation. This experience has allowed me to actively contribute to fostering an inclusive workplace culture and driving positive change.My skill set extends to implementing efficient business processes, drawing from a diverse array of methodologies such as Kanban/Lean, Scrum, DSDM, Prince 2, and PMP. I am adept at managing change, providing professional technical consultancy, driving Lean practices, leading change management efforts, designing and implementing processes, ensuring quality management, shaping IT strategy, and overseeing technology management. My comprehensive experience covers the entire software development lifecycle, from concept to market.As I continue to navigate the ever-evolving landscape of technology and business, I remain committed to leveraging my knowledge and skills to create meaningful impact, foster diversity and inclusion, and drive organizations towards excellence.Specialties:* Programme, project & portfolio management* Professional technical consultancy management* Lean practices* Change management* Process design & implementation* Quality management* IT strategy & technology management* Full software lifecycle experience

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