Richard Woods
Head of Programme @Hitachi Rail
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WORK HISTORY
Head of Programme @Hitachi Rail
EDUCATION
Coventry University
BEng (Hons), Mechanical Engineering/Mechanical Technology
King Edward's, Bath
Business, Maths, Design
The Open University
Master of Business Administration (MBA), Business/Managerial Economics
SKILLS
ABOUT RICHARD WOODS
I am a experienced strategy, operations and programmes consultant with 20 years of adding value through strategic growth, governance and transformation challenges. Results based on combining technical knowledge with a business-needs focus in private and public sector organisations.Previous roles include-• Strategy, Operations design and Programme governance – Transport Systems Catapult• Programme Manager across the Catapult Network – Technology Strategy Board• International Project Director for Medical Devices• Senior Project Manager for a Railway Systems organisationSpecialities-Organisational design & governance Leading and building high-performing teams Strategic implementation & business change Financial and people management Cross-functional processes implementation Change & Risk Management Process re-engineering Definition of performance metrics and analysis Human asset strategy Financial project controls - account management Converting business strategy into operational delivery Creative problem solving and critical thinking Resource and capability alignment to create competitive advantage Benefit realisation and impacts / board level presentations Design for Environment Excellent interpersonal skills at all levels Internal and external industry analysis Pre and post contract planning Bid writing / tender appraisals Agile and dynamic Manufacturing and supply chain Relationship / Partnership building and stakeholder management
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