Howard has key experience within IT, outsourcing and offshore environments, working on multi million £ bids, procurements and projects/programmes. With a proven track record for implementing large and complex projects/programmes into the Public Sector, Transport, Financial Services, Health and Telecoms. With most major project/programmes now having some offshore element his experience of working with offshore suppliers and systems integrators is valuable. He has a keen understanding of the complex inter-relationships between Business and Technology based on 14 years of real implementation experience. With the ability to rapidly understand complex systems design and architecture, development lifecycles and identifying the key technical challenges required for delivery. This broad mix of delivery, operational and commercial skills has been gained within large blue chip outsourcers and IT companies. Including project & programme management, transition management, outsourcing and 3rd party deliveries, systems integration and application development and rollout. Recently he has worked in a number of challenging roles, bridging the gap between procurement and implementation, moving from the bid phase into full project/programme delivery. Taking senior roles within NHS NPfIT programme , Insurance Services Outsourcing and Lorry & Road User Charging. He has an excellent track record of stakeholder management, governance and programme startup and delivery, working on both supplier and client sides. He is a certified Prince 2 practitioner, APMP, ISO9001, PMP and a Member Institute Electrical Engineers (IEE). howardw at vodafone.net
