Mike Simmonds

Background

About Mike Simmonds

As a positive outcome based programme and project manager, I am passionate about developing services and supporting a culture of innovation and improvement for our communities. I am experienced at working collaboratively and corporately, using a project management approach to improve service and delivery to drive through changes to allow services to be efficient and accessible. An enthusiastic and experienced Project and Programme Manager with a background in policy development and delivery in central and local government. Able to effectively communicate and engage with colleagues, policy leads and stakeholders to deliver co-creation projects and initiatives. An individual with a track record of delivering innovative initiatives on time and within budget, ensuring risks are mitigated and managed. An infectiously enthusiastic individual, reliable and well organised able to engage, inspire and influence others to help develop networks and deliver change I am an experienced Government Policy Officer with a background of working in the government administration and industry. Skilled in Business Engagement, Policy development and delivery, Corporate Social Responsibility, Sustainable Business, Environmental Awareness, Relationship Management, and Project and Programme Management.