Robert Southern
Im & t Project Manager @BAE Systems Saudi Arabia
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WORK HISTORY
Im & t Project Manager @BAE Systems Saudi Arabia
Riyadh, SA
Security Cleared IT PM for Data Centre (DC) required to manage Disaster Recovery (DR) solution for BAES-SA CAT-0 applications. Solution delivered using BAE Lifecycle Management Methodology (LCM) gaining certification for each Phase.Project delivered DC hardware, network, cybersecurity for the DR across the Kingdom\'s DC\'s.Led cross functional project team across SecOps, DevOps, Infrastructure, Networks, Cybersecurity and Architecture.
EDUCATION
UCL
Master of Science (MSc), Remote Sensing
SKILLS
ABOUT ROBERT SOUTHERN
A natural leader with significant experience defining and delivering organisation wide digital evolution strategies by linking digital performance (technology, people & process) with top level business strategy. Leadership culture built on trust to enable individuals and teams to deliver. Recognised for establishing cross functional teams for delivery in Sports Betting & Gaming, Finance, Telecommunications and Government business sectors. Leader, Programme and Project Manager recognised at Board level for driving multi £M bottom line improvements in fast paced and highly regulated business sectors. Engaged Executive Board members for the delivery of a comprehensive IT Strategy for the migration to cloud infrastructure and services. Led supplier contract review to deliver greater resilience for improved customer journey’s across credit decisions, collections and customer contact. Led significant cultural shift to Agile delivery communities while consolidating and simplifying the technology landscape including evolution to SaaS, PaaS and DevOps for the adoption of CI / CD “release when ready” pipeline.Accountable for multi-million pound budgets, including cost centre and programme budgets ranging from £5m to over £30m. Commercially aware and experienced in business partner management and supplier selection processes. where business partner technology can be used to deliver frictionless “best in class” customer journeys.Positions held include Head of Solutions Delivery, Programme Director and Director of Consulting Services (blue chip public and private sector clients).Certified SAFe Program Consultant, Managing Successful Programs and PRINCE2 Practitioner
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