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James Bell

Technical Program & Project Manager
  • Suggested rate
    £550 / day
  • Experience8-15 years
  • Response rate100%
  • Response time1 hour
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Oxford, United Kingdom
Can work onsite in your office in
  • and around Oxford (up to 50km)
  • and around London (up to 20km)
  • and around Birmingham (up to 20km)
  • and around Reading (up to 20km)
  • and around Gloucester (up to 20km)
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SUMMARY

An accomplished Lead Technical Program Manager with a robust background in orchestrating transformational technology and integration initiatives. Renowned for my strategic insight and adeptness in business analysis, I thrive in dynamic environments, driving significant change and optimizing operational efficiencies. My leadership style blends technical acumen with proactive management, ensuring seamless alignment and execution across multifaceted teams.

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KEY SKILLS

• Strategic Program Oversight: Proficient in driving successful program outcomes and establishing strong governance frameworks, applying a combination of agile, waterfall and scrum development models.

• Analysis and Design: Skilled in utilizing business analysis techniques to support decision-making and system design to drive transformational changes within tech environments.

• Technical Expertise: Comprehensive understanding and application of the software development lifecycle (SDLC) and integration models, with hands-on experience in steering engineering teams.

• Leadership and Communication: Skilled in guiding teams and communicating complex ideas to senior stakeholders, ensuring clarity and confidence.

• Adaptability and Resilience: Demonstrated ability to adapt and excel in ambiguous situations, promoting a culture of innovation and continuous improvement.
Experience
  • Appriss Retail
    LEAD TECHNICAL PROGRAM MANAGER
    RETAIL (LARGE RETAILERS)
    May 2022 - June 2024 (2 years and 1 month)
    London, United Kingdom
  • Appriss Retail
    SENIOR IT PROJECT / PROGRAM MANAGER
    TECH
    October 2019 - May 2022 (2 years and 7 months)
    London, United Kingdom
  • Appriss Retail
    IT INTEGRATION PROJECT / PROGRAM MANAGER
    TECH
    June 2018 - October 2019 (1 year and 4 months)
    London, United Kingdom
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Certifications
  • Microsoft Certified: Azure Fundamentals
    Microsoft
    2023
    https://www.credly.com/badges/e2eb0ce1-53eb-41a4-a5d5-19ec6376d656/linked_in_profile
    Cloud Storage Cloud computing Cloud Security Virtualisation Cloud Services Microsoft Azure Cloud Networking
  • Certified Scrum Master
    Scrum Alliance
    2019
    https://bcert.me/smnlxotrx
    Change Management Leadership Project Management Agile method Scrum Technical project management Delivery
  • Lean Six Sigma Green Belt
    HSBC
    2010
    Project Management Waterfall Business analysis Delivery Lean six sigma
  • Associate's Certificate in Business Analysis
    ESI / George Washington University
    2011
    Data analysis Needs analysis Project Management Business analysis Risk analysis