Richard Kerslake-Smith

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ABOUT RICHARD KERSLAKE-SMITH

A self-motivated and hard-working Product/Programme Manager with extensive experience in full life-cycle product development, software development in a range of industries from semiconductors to transport and through to defence. Whilst having previous experience as a software engineer, has successfully moved into Product/Programme Management due to his proven leadership skills and ability to develop and motivate teams into achieving their objectives. Has demonstrated first class analytical and problem solving skills with organisational skills and the ability to work well under pressure. Proven ability in delivering major systems migration and development projects to agreed timescales and managing cost control and budgets in excess of £20M. Capable of operating at board level and advising and supporting standardisation activities across industry wide forums. He has superior communication skills and able to present technical and non-technical information to all staff levels, customers and board members. This has lead cross functional, international teams and 3rd party sub-contractors to deliver a full product solution to the market through Tier 1 OEMsHe is capable of recruiting, mentoring, coaching teams to succeed in meeting product development objectives.His experience is enhanced by an MBA, with distinction, in Engineering Management.Specialties: Strategic Planning,Change Management,Capability / Competence Management,Business Planning,Bid & Proposal Preparation,Program Management,CMMi Level 5 Project Management (Work Breakdown, Estimation, Risk Management, Causal Analysis, Quantative Management, Earned Value Management),Training (Technical, Process, Management),Technical Management,Sub-Contract Placement and Review,Staff Selection,Customer and Supplier Relations