Andrew Metcalfe
Executive Director, IT @Square Enix
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WORK HISTORY
Executive Director, IT @Square Enix
London, GB
Succession from Service Desk Manager, IT Operations and IT Manager roles within Eidos and SCi Games pre acquisition by Square Enix.Manage multiple IT Teams across global sites with full management of OPEX and CAPEX budgets. Project lead on technology change management and business transformation projects including; Global Storage Refresh, Incident Management Reporting, Change Management and Virtualisation. Responsible for all security projects, licensing, asset management and compliance. Renegotiated telephony contracts and centralised global license contract management. Relocated offices, project managed studio openings and managed inter-country operational transitions including relocations and site expansions. Centralised IT strategy and associated decision making process to improve post-merger integration.
EDUCATION
Manukau Institute of Technology
Diploma, Business IT
SKILLS
ABOUT ANDREW METCALFE
Strategic IT leader with hands on operational experience of integrating IT systems and services into core business management processes in order to enhance commercial delivery. With an innate ability to translate complex technical requirements and solutions to a commercial audience is a trusted, straightforward and gifted conduit between technology and the business as a whole. Has successfully scoped out, designed and implemented global business transformation service integration, enterprise architecture and telephony projects. Effectively leads the strategic, operational and fiscal management of change programs; managing stakeholder interests, negotiating contracts and ensuring due diligence and good governance at every stage to cause minimal negative impact.A robust, fair and reliable leader recognised for championing talent and motivating teams to continually improve whilst simultaneously developing individual performance. SKILLS OVERVIEW:• Global IT & Business Transformation Management• Strategic IT & Business Process Delivery• Enterprise Architecture of IT Frameworks & Systems• Supplier Contract Negotiation & Management.• OPEX & CAPEX Budget Management• IT Infrastructure Due Diligence & Governance• Telephony Systems Design & Implementation• Project Management Design and Delivery• Global Team Leadership & Development• Key Stakeholder Engagement & Client Management
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