Sam Passingham
Transformation Consultant @Smart Energy Code (SEC)
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WORK HISTORY
Transformation Consultant @Smart Energy Code (SEC)
GB
Develop the transformation plan that underpins delivery of SECCo’s strategic objectives.· Lead on proposal development and work with suppliers to deliver elements of the transformation plan. · Support the Chief of Staff on building corporate functions. · Support the wider SECCo team in developing plans and progressing actions to achieve programme milestones.· Play a key role in developing and implementing the SECCO Technology Roadmap working alongside the CTO.· Work with the Executive team to develop and execute plans to deliver against objectives.· Development of the Transformation Plan, working with the relevant Executive to ensure alignment.· Deliver relevant project reporting.· Progress updates and proposal development for the Executive Panel and Board.
EDUCATION
The Leys
O Levels, Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies, General
Wray Castle
BTEC in Electronic Engineering ( Marine ), Merchant Navy
SKILLS
ABOUT SAM PASSINGHAM
With over 20 years of senior IT leadership experience, I am passionate about driving digital transformation, operational excellence, and innovation across complex, multi-site organisations. I have a proven track record of aligning technology strategy with business objectives, delivering scalable, secure, and cost-effective IT solutions that enable sustainable growth and improved service delivery.As Head of IT Business Systems at QA Ltd, I lead IT business partnering, strategy, and service improvement initiatives that support one of the UK’s largest education providers. Previously, as Head of IT at TopHat, a leading modular housing provider, I successfully migrated SAP to AWS infrastructure, developed a bespoke CRM tailored to industry needs, and established an SAP Centre of Excellence to optimise business processes. I also acted as a trusted deputy for the COO and provided senior IT leadership for a £45m factory development, ensuring technology seamlessly supported operational expansion.My career spans high-profile roles at Insight.com, TopHat and QA where I managed IT operations, infrastructure, and digital transformation projects across multiple countries. Key achievements include leading major cloud migrations, embedding ITIL and ISO/IEC 27001 frameworks, consolidating IT platforms to reduce cost and complexity, and delivering IT governance improvements that enhanced resilience and compliance.I am recognised for my collaborative and strategic leadership style, mentoring and developing high-performing IT teams while fostering a culture of innovation, accountability, and customer focus. With expertise in enterprise architecture, IT governance, vendor management, and service optimisation, I thrive in environments where technology is a key enabler of organisational change and impact.
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