Andrew Young
Retail Technology Modernisation Manager @Halfords
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WORK HISTORY
Retail Technology Modernisation Manager @Halfords
Leading the programme to modernise and upgrade Halfords retail technology systems across its UK and ROI stores,
EDUCATION
University of Warwick
Bachelor of Science (BSc), Computer Science
SKILLS
ABOUT ANDREW YOUNG
Accomplished Project and Programme manager with a strong IT background of delivering success across diverse industries during an extensive 28-year career. Recognized for leading large-scale technical transformations, cyber security, technology refresh, cloud migration, and digital initiatives. Proven leadership in establishing and guiding multidisciplinary teams, managing multimillion-pound budgets in sectors such as Automotive, Aerospace, Manufacturing, Telecoms, Retail, Pharmaceutical, Healthcare, and Utilities. Known for thriving in dynamic matrix environments, delivering superior solutions through robust project governance, effective team leadership, strategic supplier management, meticulous project planning, issue resolution, and financial oversight. Holds a degree in Computer Science and is a certified Project Management Professional (PMP), PRINCE2 practitioner, and Chartered IT Professional with the British Computer Society.Core Skills and Experience:• Certifications: PMP, PRINCE2, CITP• Methodologies: Agile and Waterfall Project Delivery• Team Leadership: Formation, mentoring, and management• Vendor Management: Third-party supplier commercial management• Matrix Environment: Proficient in dynamic matrix settings• Financial Oversight: Multimillion-pound budget management• Change Management: Strategic planning and implementation• Divestment, Mergers and Acquisitions: Successful integration strategiesTechnical Delivery Experience:• ERP and SAP Systems: Upgrades, migrations, integration• Cloud Infrastructure and Transformation: SAP, AWS, Azure, GCP setup and migrations• Cyber Security: Governance, control, testing, and CSOC• Data Center Operations: Establishment and migrations• End User Computing: M365 integration and support• Networking: LAN/WAN/Wi-Fi solutions• Security Certification: PCI DSS, Cyber Essentials (CE), CIS Benchmarking, • IT Infrastructure: Holistic infrastructure management• Endpoint Security: Encryption and protection • Software Development: Agile methodologies, Digital eCommerce• Data Management: Migrations, backup, and protection• Operating Systems: UNIX/AIX/Linux/Windows• Retail Systems: EPOS integration and support• Virtualization: VMware / AVS• Disaster Recovery: Planning and implementation• Operational Technology: Integration and support
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