Dave Jones
Principal Programme Manager @CDW
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WORK HISTORY
Principal Programme Manager @CDW
London, GB
Principal Programme Manager leading the delivery of large, complex, multi‑technology IT programmes and transformations across public and private sector customers within a Professional Services environment- Accountable for end‑to‑end programme delivery, including governance, financial control, RAID, and senior stakeholder management- Led and developed large, multidisciplinary delivery teams, frequently operating in virtual and matrixed environments- Played a key role in pre‑sales activity, supporting bids and tenders through solution shaping, delivery approach definition, resourcing models, and commercial inputs- Drove continuous improvement by developing and embedding internal delivery processes and governance standards- Mentored and coached Project Managers, strengthening delivery capability and supporting career development across the organisation
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ABOUT DAVE JONES
I am an SC‑cleared Senior Programme Manager with over 20 years’ experience delivering complex ICT Projects and Programmes across both the public and private sectors. I hold several market‑leading Project and Programme Management accreditations and have extensive hands‑on experience leading large‑scale, business‑critical initiatives using both Waterfall and Agile methodologies.I bring strong, proven leadership capability, having successfully led and developed large, multidisciplinary teams of Project Managers, Coordinators, and technical specialists, frequently operating within virtual and matrixed environments. Alongside delivery leadership, I have played a key role in developing, improving, and embedding internal processes, governance frameworks, and delivery standards to improve consistency, quality, and outcomes across organisations.I am highly proficient in Microsoft Excel, Project, SharePoint, Visio, Power BI, Copilot, Asana, and SAP, and I leverage these tools to enable robust governance, transparent reporting, and effective executive decision‑making.I have led and delivered large, complex, multi‑technology transformation programmes and am commercially astute, with extensive experience delivering both fixed‑price and time‑and‑materials contracts. I have a strong and sustained record of delivering successful business solutions and achieving positive outcomes for customers.In addition, I have significant experience supporting pre‑sales activities, including shaping delivery approaches, contributing to tenders and proposals, defining scope, governance, resourcing models, and commercial assumptions to support successful bid outcomes.I also have extensive experience mentoring and coaching colleagues, supporting the development of Project Managers and delivery professionals, strengthening capability, and helping individuals progress in their careers. I bring deep experience delivering Projects and Programmes within a Professional Services environment, working with a wide range of public and private sector organisations.
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