Aleksander B.
Head of Programme Delivery (Ertms Etcs) @Freightliner Ltd
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WORK HISTORY
Head of Programme Delivery (Ertms Etcs) @Freightliner Ltd
Providing strategic and operational leadership in the deployment, integration and safe delivery of ERTMS/ETCS technology across the company as part of the national digital signalling portfolio. Responsibilities include: Defining and overseeing the ERTMS programme delivery strategy in alignment with national and EU objectives.Senior leading of the strategic planning and execution of ERTMS deployment across the fleet (trackside and onboard).Ensuring programme milestones are delivered on time, on budget, and meet technical, assurance & safety standards.Enhancing project management capabilities within the programme team, fostering a culture of continuous improvement and skill development.Effectively managing Programme scope, budget and schedule, including contract administration.Ensuring compliance with technical design specifications and Requirements.Providing cross-functional leadership and collaborative multi-stakeholder engagement, and building effective delivery partnerships across the portfolio. Strategic oversight of business change and operational readiness.Working with Senior Executives and representing the business at Programme Board.Strategic oversight of complex legal, commercial, and contractual matters associated with programme delivery - including negotiating and managing delivery contracts.Strategic oversight of programme performance, programme delivery, and programme reporting.Supporting the Executive team with the sale of the Freightliner Intermodal Business: this includes leading the programme delivery teams across both Freightliner and the remaining Heavy Haul business, translating the new operating model into clear priorities, disciplined delivery and a culture that is safe, collaborative and performance-driven for both organisations.
EDUCATION
The Manchester Metropolitan University
Executive MBA, Business Administration and Management, General
Chartered Management Institute
CMI Level 7 Diploma in Strategic Management & Leadership Practice
The University of Salford
MSc Project Management in Construction, School of Science, Engineering and Environment
The Manchester Metropolitan University
Bachelor of Laws - LLB, Law
ABOUT ALEKSANDER B.
A dynamic, adaptable, strategic leader with a proven track record of leading cross-functional teams and working across complex boundaries to deliver strategic change and key outcomes in complex, multi-disciplinary major projects & programmes, whilst creating collaborative, inclusive and safe delivery environments.Mission-driven and always willing to challenge constructively, Aleks is committed to delivering value and impact at scale on large, complex, high-profile capital investment programmes that deliver transformational benefits for clients.Aleks brings strong financial judgment, and strives to ensure that contracts drive value for money and embed risk & delivery resilience at programme, portfolio and enterprise level.Experienced in advising and influencing Executives at Board level on programme performance and programme delivery (including integration, assurance, organisational design, strategy, and governance), Aleks is resilient and always willing to take decisions in the wider context of the strategic priorities.Demonstrable experience of successfully integrating complex programmes and leading effective interface management/coordination across all disciplines in heavily regulated industries, Aleks is highly results-focused and committed to achieving continuous improvement through high-performance delivery.Aleks holds an LLB (Hons) and Executive MBA - having completed his thesis on high-performance operations within complex adaptive systems whilst working with NASA’s JPL (2020/21).Interests: natural environment, architecture, leadership, decision-making, high-performing teams, and LEGO 🧱Professional Head of Programme Delivery:Currently leading the delivery and integration of a major rail programme (ERTMS/ETCS) within a complex operating environment, ensuring alignment with contractual and regulatory obligations.Neurodiverse. Shaper (Belbin). INTJ (MBTI).
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