Mark Waghorn

Background

About Mark Waghorn

Delivery-focused Senior IT Project/Programme Manager with over 20 years experience of managing the successful implementation of a variety of systems, software and business change projects over the full project life-cycle using Agile, Waterfall and PRINCE 2 methodologies. Driven and dynamic leader, analytical and strategic thinker, creative and effective negotiator/problem-solver. Resilient, organised, detailed, structured but adaptable. Commercially and operationally aware with strong interpersonal and communication skills, and a sense of humour. Key Strengths: • Over 20 years IT project management and delivery experience. • Extensive experience of the software development life-cycle and the application of PM methodologies including Agile (inc Scrum) and PRINCE 2 (Certified Practitioner 2004-9). • A wealth of experience of programme management including resource planning and allocation. • Extensive line and matrix management experience. • Stakeholder engagement: proven ability to build strong relationships with people of all levels and disciplines, and to provide confident and effective liaison between business and technical teams. • Considerable customer-facing and account management experience. • Extensive 3rd party/supplier management experience (onshore and offshore) • Able to manage large budgets effectively. • Effective and confident chairperson / facilitator / presenter / trainer.