Dean Jackson
Program Director @Asda
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WORK HISTORY
Program Director @Asda
Appointed to the leadership team of Asda’s Programme to separate from Wal-Mart which requires the replacement or remediation of 700 systems with a total budget of c£750m, initially to set up the governance standards and structure of the programme, before moving into a Programme Director role responsible all aspects of the Supply Chain deliverables on the programmeBuilt the structure and governance to deliver the overall programme in the most efficient way, balancing the need for governance up to Exec level and pace of decision making.Lead a team of 180 colleagues via a matrix organisation spanning technology, business, change, implementation, training, and vendor partners.Delivered the first minor and major go lives in the overall divestiture programme, including delivery of the first three depot conversions in less than 18 months. Championed the need for colleague wellbeing to be as high on our programme agenda as delivery.Regularly required to present at Exec level to give progress updates and propose mitigation plans for near- and longer-term risks.
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ABOUT DEAN JACKSON
Executive Summary• A highly strategic and commercially astute Programme Director with strengths in formulating and delivering long term business plans to enable change, improve profitability and mitigate risk, understanding system requirements to improve business performance and provide better management information, with a particular expertise in Supply Chain systems.• Extensive experience of working with and influencing leaders across multiple functions including Buying, Finance, Technology and Functional Directors • Exceptional Stakeholder Management skills in presenting and reporting to Exec and Board level, influencing and persuading IT Directors and Programme Managers, sourcing and negotiating with Hardware and Software Suppliers and collaborating with colleagues across multiple locations and time zones.• Strong Leadership and Management skills in coaching, mentoring, and developing highly successful delivery teams, encouraging them to take ownership and responsibility whilst providing guidance and support.• Outstanding Programme and Change Management skills in analysing, evaluating, and researching information, listening to user’s needs and specifications, and using technical expertise to deliver results.• Excellent Problem Solving and Troubleshooting skills in identifying the issue, initiating creating and innovative ideas, implementing mew systems and processes, mitigating risk, and ensuring governance.
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