Ian Spirit-Jones
Director Of Finance And Operations at DGR Media- Claim this Profile
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Stelios Issaias
Ian was my project manager. It was a pleasure working him. He cared about the project and his team. Nothing would go a miss as far as the project work and he was always on the ball. He was a great team member and a great addition to any project team no matter the size big or small.
Scott Nicholas
Ian is a force to be reckoned with. Pragmatic, personable and enthusiastic about doing things the right way. He is reliable and a delight to work with. His pragmatism ensures that whatever lies ahead, everyone is on board and heading in the same direction. Ian is a strategic thinker, able to contextualise whatever he is doing into the broader vision. I really enjoyed working with Ian and saw him as a trusted adviser who will tell you the truth with kindness. It's a rare commodity.
Stelios Issaias
Ian was my project manager. It was a pleasure working him. He cared about the project and his team. Nothing would go a miss as far as the project work and he was always on the ball. He was a great team member and a great addition to any project team no matter the size big or small.
Scott Nicholas
Ian is a force to be reckoned with. Pragmatic, personable and enthusiastic about doing things the right way. He is reliable and a delight to work with. His pragmatism ensures that whatever lies ahead, everyone is on board and heading in the same direction. Ian is a strategic thinker, able to contextualise whatever he is doing into the broader vision. I really enjoyed working with Ian and saw him as a trusted adviser who will tell you the truth with kindness. It's a rare commodity.
Stelios Issaias
Ian was my project manager. It was a pleasure working him. He cared about the project and his team. Nothing would go a miss as far as the project work and he was always on the ball. He was a great team member and a great addition to any project team no matter the size big or small.
Scott Nicholas
Ian is a force to be reckoned with. Pragmatic, personable and enthusiastic about doing things the right way. He is reliable and a delight to work with. His pragmatism ensures that whatever lies ahead, everyone is on board and heading in the same direction. Ian is a strategic thinker, able to contextualise whatever he is doing into the broader vision. I really enjoyed working with Ian and saw him as a trusted adviser who will tell you the truth with kindness. It's a rare commodity.
Stelios Issaias
Ian was my project manager. It was a pleasure working him. He cared about the project and his team. Nothing would go a miss as far as the project work and he was always on the ball. He was a great team member and a great addition to any project team no matter the size big or small.
Scott Nicholas
Ian is a force to be reckoned with. Pragmatic, personable and enthusiastic about doing things the right way. He is reliable and a delight to work with. His pragmatism ensures that whatever lies ahead, everyone is on board and heading in the same direction. Ian is a strategic thinker, able to contextualise whatever he is doing into the broader vision. I really enjoyed working with Ian and saw him as a trusted adviser who will tell you the truth with kindness. It's a rare commodity.
Credentials
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APMG PRINCE2 Practitioner
APMG-InternationalJun, 2007- Nov, 2024
Experience
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DGR Media
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Australia
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Technology, Information and Media
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1 - 100 Employee
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Director Of Finance And Operations
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Jun 2022 - Present
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Director Of Finance And Operations
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Jun 2022 - Present
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Stay at Home Dad
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Primary and Secondary Education
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400 - 500 Employee
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Stay-at-Home Dad
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Sep 2021 - May 2022
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Sofico
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Belgium
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Software Development
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200 - 300 Employee
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Senior Project Consultant
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Sep 2019 - Aug 2021
Provide consulting and advisory services on project delivery, execution strategy, change management, operations and broad business transformations. Provide consulting and advisory services on project delivery, execution strategy, change management, operations and broad business transformations.
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Downer
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Australia
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Civil Engineering
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700 & Above Employee
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General Manager - PMO Delivery
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Jan 2018 - Jul 2019
Overall responsibility for the strategic execution of business projects within the Group through utilising geographically diverse teams, cross-divisional collaboration, progressive ways of working, and getting the right people together working on the right things at the right time. I led and managed hiring, financials, strategy, delivery, operations and exco level reporting, via large remote and widespread teams. Overall responsibility for the strategic execution of business projects within the Group through utilising geographically diverse teams, cross-divisional collaboration, progressive ways of working, and getting the right people together working on the right things at the right time. I led and managed hiring, financials, strategy, delivery, operations and exco level reporting, via large remote and widespread teams.
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Toyota Finance Australia
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Australia
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Financial Services
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500 - 600 Employee
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Head Of Project Management Office
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Feb 2017 - Jan 2018
Reporting to the Chief Information Officer and the Senior Executive Team, I was responsible for consistent and effective governance and delivery of the portfolio of business and change projects, in conjunction with the business leaders, ensuring the investments in capital and operational projects deliver the best possible organisational and customer outcomes. This included working with business units and project teams to align standards, methods and governance to the portfolio approach and actively position projects for success.Accountable for; Portfolio Budget and P&L, Portfolio Management and Governance, Project Assurance, Resource Management, Capacity Planning, Relationship Management, Continuous Improvement, Leading and Coaching
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Project Portfolio Manager
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Apr 2015 - Feb 2017
As the Project Portfolio Manager I had the responsibility for the Projects Portfolio. I engaged with the Portfolio Stakeholders (Executives, Sponsors, Business Owners, and Business Strategists) to understand and develop their business unit strategies, current and planned work, ideas and timings - and then delivered them. I was also part of the leadership team that reviews and improves our governance and execution frameworks and service offerings on behalf of the organisation.
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Project Manager
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Apr 2013 - Apr 2015
Delivered business and technology projects that focused on both operational efficiency, major systems, new financial products, IoTs and digital transformation.
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Aristocrat
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Australia
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Gambling Facilities and Casinos
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700 & Above Employee
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Program Manager | Major Projects
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Jan 2011 - Mar 2013
Reporting to CxO-level, delivered two large transformational programs of work. - Business Transformation Program - Global Supply Chain Optimisation - Business Transformation Program - Software Design & Development Delivery Reporting to CxO-level, delivered two large transformational programs of work. - Business Transformation Program - Global Supply Chain Optimisation - Business Transformation Program - Software Design & Development Delivery
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Travelling
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Travel Arrangements
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100 - 200 Employee
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Travelling
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May 2010 - Dec 2010
I spent 2 months travelling through Italy head to toe and 1 month travelling through Spain followed by a relocation back to Sydney. I spent 2 months travelling through Italy head to toe and 1 month travelling through Spain followed by a relocation back to Sydney.
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Honeywell
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United States
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Appliances, Electrical, and Electronics Manufacturing
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700 & Above Employee
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Project Manager
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Apr 2009 - May 2010
Project Manager during the design and initial implementation phases of the digitisation of a Gathering Centre and associated wells within the Burgan Oil Field in Kuwait. Project Manager during the design and initial implementation phases of the digitisation of a Gathering Centre and associated wells within the Burgan Oil Field in Kuwait.
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AmazeRealise
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United Kingdom
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Advertising Services
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1 - 100 Employee
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Senior Digital Project Manager
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Apr 2008 - Apr 2009
Delivered digital projects for Ernst and Young, London Development Agency, NPIA, Warner Leisure Hotels and Greater London Authority (GLA). Highlight was replatforming London.gov.uk website. Delivered digital projects for Ernst and Young, London Development Agency, NPIA, Warner Leisure Hotels and Greater London Authority (GLA). Highlight was replatforming London.gov.uk website.
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MYOB
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Australia
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Software Development
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700 & Above Employee
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Consultant and Delivery Manager
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Jul 2006 - Mar 2008
After successfully managing and implementing multiple high profile clients in Australia, I moved to the London office to assist in rolling out major projects in the United Kingdom.
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Consultant and Delivery Manager
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Jul 2004 - Jul 2006
Initially worked as a software consultant, but quickly moved into managing the end to end delivery of large national rollouts of software, training, customisation, conversion of data and ongoing support, for firms such as KPMG and EY's.
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Senior Accountant
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Jul 2001 - Jul 2004
Spent three years learning accounting, business management and turnaround fundamentals. Spent three years learning accounting, business management and turnaround fundamentals.
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Education
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The University of Sydney Business School
Global Executive Masters of Business Administration, High Distinction average -
University of Cambridge
Global Executive MBA, Judge Business School - Challenging Business Models -
Stanford University
Global Executive MBA, Disruptive Innovation -
UCLA Anderson School of Management
Global Executive MBA, Disruptive Innovation -
University of Sydney
Bachelor of Commerce (B.Com.), Economics and Law -
Indian Institute of Management, Bangalore
Global Executive MBA, Startups and Social Enterprise