Chris Marks

Background

About Chris Marks

An experienced Programme Manager with over 20 years proven record of delivery of major, complex change solutions, full budgetary responsibility, matrix management of large cross-functional multi-site teams, leading technical and business resources and business process re-engineering. 10 years people development and line management responsibility. Well-developed stakeholder management and problem-solving skills and used to thinking “outside the box”. Prince 2 and MSP Practitioner. PMI Project Management Professional. KEY SKILLS Experienced in both agile and traditional project delivery methodologies Well-developed stakeholder management and influencing skills – both up and down managerial hierarchies Strong record of financial management of major programmes Meets challenging deadlines and committed to high quality delivery Effective team leader, motivator and coach – with ability to lead complex teams across multiple sites Experienced line manager with over 10 years’ experience of full performance management Ability to achieve through development of relationships where no formal authority or reporting lines exist Ability to balance strategic “big picture” and low-level detail Strong drive to find practical, positive solutions to complex issues that “add value” Confident, approachable and able to build relationships quickly Flexible, adaptable and able to think on own feet - strong critical thinking and problem-solving skills Excellent presentation and facilitation skills