Alison McKenzie Dray
Project Management Lead (M25 Connect Plus Services) @AtkinsRéalis
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WORK HISTORY
Project Management Lead (M25 Connect Plus Services) @AtkinsRéalis
Established a Project Management Centre of Excellence to embed 200 consistent business management system (governance, RACIs, processes, resourcing, and baselines and align cross-functional teams with strategic goals across a £150m portfolios and applying a systemic approach to identify business improvements; two time finalist and on-time recipient of the annual Business Efficiency Award for two consecutive years.• Pioneered contract specific Competency Framework, Forums, Training, Induction, and Business Improvement Roadmaps, using LEAN techniques such as Value Stream mapping and Root Cause Analysis.• Crafting streamlined governance and change management processes increasing programme and commercial performance and risk management, including forms and process guides that create ease of access to information.• Aligned teams after a significant business reorganisation, creating clear goals and expectations while enhancing resource utilisation and accountability.• Introduced cultural change initiatives, fostering a mindset shift towards integrated portfolio management, promoting collaboration over siloed operations.• Strengthened interdepartmental collaboration by holding teams to account constructively, using influence and guidance to drive delivery and resolve conflict.• Achieved ISO 55001 accreditation and the highest HELMA rating through robust cultural and operational improvements.• Led business-need initiatives, such as Project Improvement Plans and Remedial Action Plans, avoiding costly contract penalties and improving performance of Structures inspection teams and contributing to a reduction in customer complaints.• Created strong links with Joint Venture parent company, resulting in year on year increase in staff engagement scores
EDUCATION
Penn State University
Bachelor and Masters
North Allegheny
High School
SKILLS
ABOUT ALISON MCKENZIE DRAY
Only 2+ Years later. I\'ve update my profile with my Atkins role on the joint venture managing the M25, Europe\'s busiest motorway. With 15 plus years’ international experience in the public and private sectors delivering highway services and contract and project management, I provide proven results in:• Motivating multi-disciplinary technical teams• Directing complex projects • Influencing stakeholder engagement • Writing and managing large and complex contracts• Optimising resources to deliver cost effective services• Embedding behavioural change to embrace modern working practices• Utilising IT and technical solutions to improve processes• Briefing, both verbally and in writing, Senior Leadership and Governance boards • Articulating and translating strategic policies into sustainable implementation plansSolution focused Service Delivery and Contract Manager with international experience in the public and private sectors. Accomplishments include motivating multi-disciplinary technical teams, directing complex projects, and influencing stakeholder engagement through strategic understanding and performance improvement.KEY SKILLS: • Developing and leading multi-functional teams• Managing large and complex contracts• Optimising resources to deliver cost effective services• Embedding behavioral change to embrace modern working practices• Utilising IT and technical solutions to improve processes• Resolving customer problems• Languages: German (Proficient) and French (Basic)TECHNICAL SKILLS: • Microsoft Applications: Outlook, Excel, Word, Photoshop, Project, Visio, and PowerPoint• Database, asset management and ordering software applications: Mayrise, Parking Gateway, AMX, WDM, Crystal Reports, Barium, Oracle, and Telensa • Construction software packages: AGI, Relux and AutoCAD
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