Gareth Bottomley
Etps Senior Project Manager - Lead Pm of the Approved Training Organisation @QinetiQ
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WORK HISTORY
Etps Senior Project Manager - Lead Pm of the Approved Training Organisation @QinetiQ
Delivering programmes and directly reporting to the Senior Portfolio Manager. Ensuring the delivery plan and strategy is followed and remains focused.• Lead and deliver the portfolio on time, to budget and to the highest quality. • Lead the change management throughout the projects enabling successful delivery, by the project managers with my support and guidance.• Develop and execute engagement strategies with stakeholders, ensuring the correct amount of engagement is kept to maintain confidence in the plan.• Provide reports and advice to the Senior Portfolio Manager on a weekly and monthly basis, giving current projections and forecast, identifying any potential risks to the portfolio.• Advise internal teams on procurement processes, helping to secure business opportunities.• Visit industry key partners to maintain good working relations.• Management of multimillion pound budgets spanning different projects.• Lead and directly manage a team of project managers to deliver output.
EDUCATION
Institute of Leadership and Management
Diploma of Education, Managment
Buckinghamshire New University
BA (Hons) Organisational Capability Development, Business
Association of project management
PMQ
ABOUT GARETH BOTTOMLEY
A highly skilled and results-driven professional with extensive experience in project management, defence policy, and business development within the aviation and defence sectors. With a proven track record of managing multiple aviation projects including internal investments to enhance fleet capabilities. I have consistently advanced strategic partnerships and successfully secured multimillion-pound contracts. Adept at navigating complex procurement processes, advising on regulatory affairs and managing conflicts that occur during challenging projects.My background spans across 24 years in defence as an aviator within the Army and aviation project management, where I have overseen multiple high-stakes initiatives, ensuring projects are delivered on time, within budget, and in compliance with industry standards. I possess exceptional communication and negotiation skills, enabling me to build and maintain strong relationships. I am currently working at Programme Management level where I lead, motivate, direct and manage a team of project managers and support staff.With a focus on mental health and wellbeing for military veterans, I also lead initiatives that support the community by securing funding and services, outside of my main employment as a Director of a Military Community Interest Company (CIC) called Got Your Six U.K. Recently achieved a BA (Hons) in Organisational Capability Development with an extra aviation module. I am passionate about leveraging my knowledge and experience to drive business growth and innovation in the defence and aerospace industries.
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