Aoife Mac Sharry
Project Manager at JAMES KIRKPATRICK GROUP LTD- Claim this Profile
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Credentials
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Green Star Accredited Professional (GSAP)
NZGBCApr, 2022- Sep, 2024 -
NABERS Essentials
NABERSJan, 2022- Sep, 2024 -
Green Star Practitioner
NZGBCNov, 2021- Sep, 2024 -
PRINCE2 Practitioner
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Experience
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JAMES KIRKPATRICK GROUP LTD
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New Zealand
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Leasing Non-residential Real Estate
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1 - 100 Employee
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Project Manager
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Aug 2021 - Present
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Project Manager
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Mar 2017 - Aug 2021
▪ Transforming the 112-hectare campus with modern workspaces and flexible, fit-for-function facilities that reflect the world-class scientific work undertaken at Scion ▪ Creation of a campus master plan and new ways of working to enable the transformation of Scion and achievement of immediate and long-term goals ▪ Management of all construction, refurb, fit out, civil works and landscaping related to delivery of new campus workspaces from conception to handover ▪ Appointment and ongoing management of consultants and subcontractors on behalf of Scion ▪ Experience with NZ3916 design/build methodologies alongside traditional NZ3910 projects ▪ Regular review of design and construction proposals, value engineering as needed to achieve results at the best price without compromising the client vision, quality, and overall outcome ▪ Maintain focus on practicality and safety in design ensuring architectural plans are functional, safe, and economical meeting the needs post-handover Change Manager ▪ Developed a robust change strategy to support teams through this transformation ▪ Identified communication gaps and points of resistance to inform tactical plans to address concerns ▪ Ensure staff were engaged and involved, establishing a ‘one Scion’ approach Achievements: − Campus Master Plan: Future framework to guide long-term development and the evolution of Te Papa Tipu − Innovation Hub: $18m embodied carbon-zero three-storey timber diagrid building, designed using sustainable principles showcasing timber technologies LVL/CLT/Glulam − Office Upgrade: $5m refit to open, shared spaces embracing biophilic design principles − Pilot Nursery: $1m containerised, climate-controlled tree propagation research facility pioneering more environmentally and economically sustainable production systems − New Ways of Working: Successful transition of 350+ staff across two sites to open plan − Biomaterial Labs, Workshops & Pilot Plant: $39m at concept Show less
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Rotorua Lakes Council
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New Zealand
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Government Administration
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200 - 300 Employee
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Project / Change Manager
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Aug 2016 - Mar 2017
Project & Change Manager – Office Relocations, CCTV Upgrade, ERP Replacement, Software Upgrades- Managed the CBD CCTV upgrade and relocation of Rotorua Library and Destination Rotorua systems - Led the ERP replacement from user requirements through to procurement and solution selection- Managed the relationship between council IS Department and each business unit including CCOs- Proven ability to work with demanding stakeholders and manage conflict to achieve concensus- Ensured projects were clearly understood and options analysed to deliver effective solutions- Supported effective decision making with reports to stakeholders, senior management and council- Executed readiness assessments and developed effective change strategies to support staff Achievements: - Successfully managed to completion many projects across multiple business units- Achieved PRINCE2 Practitioner certification - Gained invaluable experience and insight of the public sector and tender process- Refined my ability to identify and resolve risks and issues to keep projects on track- Established a PM toolkit to ensure projects were managed consistently across teams Show less
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Key Account Manager
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Jun 2013 - Mar 2017
Key Account Manager- Manage the relationship between the Council IS Department and each business unit including CCOs- Ensure the business is well supported and advised on the use of information systems- Support effective decision making with reports to stakeholders and senior management- Request feedback on a regular basis to allow the IS team to enhance the quality of service providedBusiness Analyst- Established a PM toolkit to enforce best practice and ensure projects are run in a consistent format.- Created a Style Guide for internal documents with 20 supporting templates and guidelines.- Determined support process for RotoruaNZ.com, RDC Car Park, Event Booking (EBMS), Library kiosks and joint management of our SharePoint platform across external vendors.Content Author - Responsible for the management, display, accuracy and freshness of the IS and Project Management sites. Show less
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Pascoes
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Australia
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Software Development
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1 - 100 Employee
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Assistant Manager
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Oct 2011 - May 2013
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Manager
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May 2009 - Jun 2010
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BlackRock
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United States
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Financial Services
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700 & Above Employee
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Business Analyst/Project Manager/Relationship Manager
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2007 - 2008
Project Manager – Retail Daily Prices Project (Development of secure data exchange via FTP) - Successfully managed multiple projects through to completion, tracking to budget - Facilitated stakeholder prioritisation of projects working with each unit to meet business objectives Vendor Relationship Manager – External Dealing Systems used by BlackRock - Responsible for developing and managing the business relationship between BlackRock & JPMorgan - Key contact for all major incidents affecting the business and all requests for improvement Lead Business Analyst – Aladdin Suite Improvements (Global Financial applications) - Process mapping and identifying areas for improvement by technology or workplace enhancements Achievements: - Managed multiple vendors and resources across multiple time zones (150+ staff) - Gained experience in working under pressure to meet deadlines - Improved presentation and communication skills with the ability to influence others - Ability to clearly articulate messages to a variety of audiences Show less
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Fidelity Investments
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United States
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Financial Services
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700 & Above Employee
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Systems Analyst
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2006 - 2006
Project Manager – Comparison of Development Productivity Project - Researched estimation techniques and Function Point Analysis, published informational documents. - Lead a weekly call between Boston and Mumbai office to evaluate methods and costings. System Analyst – Customer Support Workstation Project - Produced documentation and diagrams for Current State Analysis, Business and Systems Requirements. Project Manager – Comparison of Development Productivity Project - Researched estimation techniques and Function Point Analysis, published informational documents. - Lead a weekly call between Boston and Mumbai office to evaluate methods and costings. System Analyst – Customer Support Workstation Project - Produced documentation and diagrams for Current State Analysis, Business and Systems Requirements.
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Education
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University College Cork
Bachelor's Degree, Business Information Systems