Simon Williams
Programme Change Director @Cambridge University Press & Assessment
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WORK HISTORY
Programme Change Director @Cambridge University Press & Assessment
Cambridge, GB
Leading Cambridge University Press & Assessment\'s English Culture Change Programme and the Portfolio of Programmes and Projects for IELTS, one of the world\'s most popular and widely recognised \"high stakes\" examinations in English as a foreign language (up to 4m candidates per year in 140+ countries). Strategic portfolio management to define, prioritise and manage the change portfolio. Implementation of robust programme, project and change management arrangements. Agile implementation of Cloud (AWS) software platforms with a mix of an international SaaS supplier alongside in house development using SAFe Agile methodology, to replace 18 legacy systems and integrate with more than 20 others. Definition, design and implementation of new operating model, 100+ business processes and culture change to realise significant efficiencies in a demanding competitive environment. Leading comprehensive internal engagement and communications programme and global stakeholder management with strategic partners. Development and introduction of new capabilities and services. Member of Senior Leadership Team to develop and drive corporate strategy.
EDUCATION
Sharnbrook Upper School & Community College
High School, 5 GCE 'A' Levels (Business Studies, Chemistry, General Studies, Mathematics, Physics) and 9 GCSEs
The University of Manchester
BSc (Hons), Management and Chemical Sciences
University of Cambridge
Master of Arts - MA
University of Westminster
Master's Degree, Transport Planning and Management
SKILLS
ABOUT SIMON WILLIAMS
Senior Change and Transformation Director, with 20+ years experience leading Programme, Project and Change Management, digital transformation, cultural change, capability development, resourcing and internal consultancy for delivery of 70+ major change programmes. Background in Strategy & Planning, Commercial and Business Development gained through 29 years in the transport and education sectors.
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