John Ward

Head of Training Design Services @Raytheon

Portsmouth, GB

Programme Lead for 40-person training design team within Selborne training contract. In a matrix environment, developed comprehensive programme management plans, managing day-to-day issues to deliver strategic deliverables.• Programme Management. Led two Courseware Design programmes (£20million+ each) with fresh situational analysis, implemented new programme plans, and led re-energisation of customer relationships.• Relationship Management. Established effective working relationships with Project Selborne partners and Royal Navy stakeholders. Increased collaboration, inclusion, and trust. • Governance. Created project governance frameworks to accurately report progress of two courseware design programmes, including transition and scheduling (MS Project and Jira).• Team Leadership. Motivated up to 5 direct report Team Leads to drive along courseware production. Mentored and reported (OJARs) on RN Officers. Managed difficult employee welfare and discipline situations.

The Open University

Bachelor of Arts - BA

University of Portsmouth

Master of Arts - MA

London School of Hygiene and Tropical Medicine, U. of London

Master of Science - MS

Defence Academy of the UK

Intermediate Command and Staff course (Army)

Chartered Management Institute

Level 7

Royal Military Academy Sandhurst

British Army Officer Commissioning Course

University of Southampton

PGCE (Post Compulsory Education)

Nottingham Trent University

Bachelor of Science (BSc)