Kevin Roche

Background

About Kevin Roche

As Programme Manager within Gas Networks Ireland, I am currently leading the Cybersecurity Programme and enabling GNI compliance with the NIST and IEC62443 standards. Previously completed the Masters in Programme and Project Management (MSc PPM) in UL achieving First Class Honours.My thesis paper was titled "Qualitative dimensions as key factors when adopting agile in traditional organisations.”Senior Project Manager with 20+ years’ experience leading project teams in the IT sector, across Energy, Telecommunications, Banking, Utilities, and Pharmaceutical industries. Proficient in all areas of the project lifecycle and have a proven track record for delivering positive business results, meeting financial & schedule targets, and for exceeding customer expectations. Core competencies in people, task, customer, and financial management. Successfully manages multiple priorities and large change within the Technology, CRM, Payments and Infrastructure units. Key Project Management Skills• Large scale programme & project management• Budgeting, Cost Management, & Price Proposals • Excellent Customer & Relationship Management skills• Key stakeholder management, reporting to CTO/CIO level• Experienced in agile development techniques, and detailed familiarity with SDLC• Proficient in Test Management, Strategy, and complex test programme delivery• People Management – career planning, goal setting, performance measurement, and coaching• Multiple project delivery – software, infrastructure, regulatory, and business case development