John Harland
Project Manager at United Nations Headquarters
- Role
- Information Management Officer at United Nations
- Location
- New York, NY, US
- LinkedIn followers
- 500 followers
About John Harland
A strategic thinker with a wealth of experience in corporate functions, development, operation and sales of Facility and IT services. Strategically, has the ability to translate a corporate vision into strategic goals and a fully functional roadmap. Tactically, identifies issues or opportunities, engages stakeholders, evaluates business process, identifies deficiencies /opportunities assumes responsibility and makes the decisions needed to address. A strong believer that ‘simplicity sells and complexity kills’, very focused on customer/user feedback and viewpoint when both identifying challenges and designing solutions. Looks simplify challenges, dividing them into addressable parts and, where possible, borrows and adapts proven solutions rather than reinventing the wheel. 35+ years of employment and business experience gained across countries within Europe instilled the following; • Assume nothing-always validate, • Respect cultural differences. They will impact requirements, solution development & even execution methodology, • Listen carefully to customers feedback and requirements. Clarity of requirements is paramount when developing solutions. • Set expectations clearly with all parties. Ensure that contributors focus objectively on what matters most, • Value & respect everyone. Include customers as part of team and show appreciation for their contributions, • Clear communications strategy (frequent and informative updates, reduce fear and enable planning and progress) • Plan for inevitable changes in requirements. Build many small delivery/decision points into solution plan as possible, • Oceans cannot be boiled, Smaller focused steps, when executed well, lead to satisfactory solutions Knowledge & experience include, • Strategic planning & policy development, • Solution development & change delivery scheduling, • Preparation of FM and IT outsourcing tenders documentation & response offers, • Tender evaluation and contract negotiation Management of many supply chain roles & operational management, • Relationships(internal and customer) & vendor management, • Outsourced contract & delivery management, • Quality assurance & service level development, Interested in increasing his knowledge and understanding of evolving markets. Awarded both a Post Graduate Diploma in Operations & Supply Chain Management and MSc in Workplace and Facilites Management. If you are looking to expand a leadership team and a deliverer of change, please reach out to j••••••••@gmail.com to discuss your requirements.
Experience
Information Management Officer
May 2022 — Present · NY, US
Project Manager within the Department of Adminstration
Education
London Metropolitan University
MSc Workplace and Facilities Management, Facilities Planning and Management
2019 — 2020
Huddersfield Technical College
B/TEC National Certificate, Business and Finance
1983
University of Liverpool
Post Graduate Diploma, Operations & Supply Chain Manageme
2014 — 2018
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