Professional Summary
Results-driven Technical Programme Manager with over 20 years' experience leading large-scale, cross-functional change programmes in highly regulated sectors, including defence, aviation, and critical infrastructure. Proven expertise in delivering complex organisational transformations, managing portfolios up to €250M, and driving structural and operational change while engaging senior stakeholders and ensuring robust governance.
Key Skills
Large-Scale Change & Transformation
Programme Governance & Business Case Development
Stakeholder Engagement & Political Acumen
PRINCE2 / MSP / MoR / Scrum / ITIL V4
Risk, Compliance & Assurance
Leadership & Team Development
Vendor & Resource Management
Professional Experience
Cyber Transformation Programme Manager
SEFE · September 2025 – December 2025
- Set up a new cybersecurity SIEM & Architecture transformation programme, including short-term delivery plans, resource requirements, and business engagement strategies.
- Assessed current operations against regulatory frameworks (NIS2 and NIST) and created governance structures to drive the overall programme.
Career Break
February – September 2025
- Recertified qualifications; authored books on Cyber Security and Project Management; published multiple LinkedIn articles on transformation trends.
Cyber Transformation Programme Manager
Stellantis · February 2023 – January 2025
- Owned and delivered a $50M cybersecurity transformation roadmap, enforcing policy alignment and integrating tools to achieve 30% improvements in detection and response times.
- Standardised processes across global teams, embedding governance, risk management, and zero-trust principles through DevSecOps integrations.
- Led audits, risk assessments, and tabletop exercises; provided Board-level reporting on risks, compliance, and impacts.
- Built senior stakeholder relationships to drive accountability, policy adoption, and operational resilience.
Future SOC Transformation Programme Manager
EasyJet · July 2021 – February 2023
- Led the modernisation of security operations, delivering 25% faster incident response through tool integration and vulnerability management across 10,000 endpoints.
- Established governance to ensure compliance with multiple standards; managed audits and delivered Exec/SteerCo updates with KPI insights.
- Conducted resilience testing and DR planning; influenced senior leaders through technical briefings and cross-functional collaboration.
Cyber Security Transformation Programme Manager
Airbus · December 2018 – July 2021
- Managed a €250M global cybersecurity portfolio, deploying solutions across 150,000 devices and achieving 30% risk reduction.
- Optimised workflows, developed business cases for savings (€30M in avoided breach costs), and established programme governance.
- Advised senior leadership on alignment with business objectives; led red-teaming and audits.
Associate Trainer & Consultant
ILX Group · April 2017 – December 2018
- Delivered PRINCE2, MSP, MoR, ITIL, and Scrum training to over 1,200 professionals (97% pass rate).
- Customised programmes for clients including Deloitte, Airbus, and the United Nations.
Operations & Senior IT Programme Manager
Etihad Airways · June 2009 – April 2017
- Delivered a private airport with fully enabled Security, Baggage Handling, Departures and Arrivals.
- Led £5M data centre migration and PMO establishment, standardising processes across 75 initiatives.
Business Change Programme Manager
Virgin Atlantic · December 2007 – May 2009
- Delivered global rollout of Microsoft systems, migrating 5,000+ users and reducing support tickets by 30%.
Senior Infrastructure Project Manager
Rubicon Financial Services · August 2004 – December 2007
- Delivered £5M+ projects, including DR models and vulnerability management, ensuring compliance and a 15% reduction in downtime.
Certifications
Project Management
PRINCE2 Practitioner/Trainer
MoR Practitioner/Trainer
Scrum Master
ITIL V4
Cybersecurity
CISM
CISA
Certified Ethical Hacker
CISSP
AWS Certified Security Speciality
ISO 27001 Lead Implementer
Microsoft
Multiple MCSE
MCSA
MCT Specialist
Education & Thought Leadership
- Authored books and articles on frameworks, vulnerability management, and change.
- Delivered keynotes and training on PRINCE2, MSP, and transformation topics.