Chris Jenkinson

Project Manager at Defence and Security Accelerator
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  • English Native or bilingual proficiency
  • German Elementary proficiency
  • French Elementary proficiency
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Alan Sneddon

I had some of the most enjoyable times of my career to date when I worked in Chris Jenkinson's Project Management Business Group at QinetiQ. Chris is highly enthusiastic and a charismatic and inclusive leader who ensures that his team is motivated and has fun whilst delivering its client's objectives.

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Credentials

  • Chartered Engineer
    Institute of Mechanical Engineers
    Jun, 1996
    - Sep, 2024

Experience

  • Defence and Security Accelerator
    • United Kingdom
    • Defense and Space Manufacturing
    • 1 - 100 Employee
    • Project Manager
      • Nov 2019 - Present
  • Ellmes Property Services Ltd
    • Looking for the next contract opportunity - meanwhile a personal project in property development
      • Apr 2019 - Nov 2019
  • Dstl
    • United Kingdom
    • Defense and Space Manufacturing
    • 700 & Above Employee
    • Project Manager
      • Mar 2016 - Mar 2019

      Defence Security & Technology Laboratory (DSTL) is the research and development organisation within the UK Ministry of Defence. I was engaged as a Project Manager to undertake a number of high-technology led projects including: ■ Air Platform Protection (APP) Effectiveness & Sustainment Project I managed the project to maintain the capability to perform APP trials, undertake international collaboration and provide advice to Front Line Commands through a £4m p.a. support contract. I established a robust governance process to monitor progress against plan and implemented a commercial strategy to support and ultimately replace the critical Missile Seeker Test Facility (MSTF). I succeeded in delivering the plan to cost and securing the MSTF succession plan. ■ NATO Suppression of Enemy Air Defence (SEAD) Project I led the the establishment of a NATO SEAD capability through an €800k project. I worked to gain buy-in for the concept, constructed a NATO bid and delivered the resulting Programme of Work. I influenced Stakeholders by leading the production of a Strategy document, submitted a Project Proposal and on award developed and implemented the project plan to deliver the initial phases co-ordinating 5 NATO partners. I succeeded in starting the initiative to improve NATO’s APP capability and thus freedom of action in future conflicts. Show less

  • NATS
    • Graphic Design
    • Programme Manager
      • Nov 2015 - Mar 2016

      Programme Manager within Project Marshall, a project to transform the current military Air Traffic Management (ATM) capability into a modern, efficient and world class ATM service. I was engaged as deputy to the Head of Marshall Asset Delivery Programme. I managed the programme risk budget and change request process; facilitated Learning from Experience workshops and drove through the emerging improvement opportunities. Succeeded in improving governance of the programme and implementing many improvements to the £330m, 7 year asset provision programme. Show less

    • Project Manager
      • Apr 2013 - Mar 2015

      Defence Security & Technology (DSTL) is a trading fund of the Ministry of Defence. I was engaged as a Project Manager to undertake a number of high-technology led projects including: ■ Air RF Countermeasures Research I led a 3 year, £9m project developing countermeasure technology and techniques to protect air platforms against radar guided missile threat, to time, cost and quality. I reported to Group Leader, RF Protection Group, Sensors & Countermeasures Department and was responsible for 20+ internal personnel and 10+ external suppliers. ■ Maritime RF Countermeasures Research I was engaged to act as the point of responsibility and accountability for the successful delivery of a £28m research project studying radar guided missile threat and evaluating countermeasure technology to protect naval platforms. I managed and mitigated risks using best practice tools to establish, maintain and control project documentation necessary for the management of the project and I provided and facilitated expert advice, analysis and assurance to aid decision-making and to support MOD and wider government to be an intelligent customer. ■ Expendable Active Decoy TDP I was responsible for project managing a 3 year, £12m project, partnering with SELEX to build and evaluate the next generation of RF countermeasures. I managed the performance of the SELEX contract in line with the DSTL technical assurance framework and embedded robust project governance and ensured adherence to strict project milestones. ■ Project Chimera I was engaged to project manage a 5 year, £5m Defence Intelligence project to create high fidelity hardware (FGPA) accelerated models providing usable threat representations. I re-scoped the project plan, reinvigorated the project team and improved the customer relationship. Show less

  • British Army
    • Armed Forces
    • 700 & Above Employee
    • Project Manager
      • Apr 2012 - Mar 2013

      The UK Army Directorate of Manning is responsible for developing and directing manning and employment, and health policy and plans, in order to sustain the Army manpower component of Defence capability. I was recommended as Project Manager to develop and document the processes for the management of the Army structure, recruitment and training.I was responsible for coordinating the Army Manpower Planning Business Process reviews and interacting with senior stakeholders to scope existing processes and procedures. I refined and subsequently captured processes and documented in user friendly handbook which enabled improved resource planning and improved efficiency across all Army divisions. Show less

  • Magnomatics Limited
    • United Kingdom
    • Industrial Machinery Manufacturing
    • 1 - 100 Employee
    • Project Manager
      • Jul 2009 - Jun 2012

      Magnomatics is a high technology spin out company from the largest electrical machines research group in the UK focusing on renewable energy and energy efficiency. I was engaged as Project Manager to provide commercial and project management and to exploit a revolutionary electric motor (Pseudo Direct Drive®) in defence applications. I reported to the Managing Director with responsibility for Project teams of 8+ and 6+ external suppliers including Mechanical Design Engineers, Test engineers, Magnetic Modelling engineers and Procurement Manager. I supported the business through a MoD tender and on award of contract, project managed a technical scoping study to produce a 15MW motor. I managed the subsequent electric motor development and manufacturing project to produce a 300kW Technology Demonstrator. Show less

  • NDI UK Ltd
    • Business Support Manager
      • Sep 2007 - Oct 2011

      NDI is a leading supply chain sourcing and development service representing the interests of businesses in the defence, aerospace, space and security sectors.I was engaged to provide business development support to 200 members in the SME category. I worked closely with major prime contractors, systems integrators, supply network companies, the MoD and foreign defence to proactively match the skills and capabilities of member companies to their supply chain requirements.I prrovided SME’s with access to sources of investment to grow business and facilitated personal introductions to global buyers and emerging markets. Show less

  • MOD Defence Diversification Agency
    • Technology Transfer Manager
      • Feb 2002 - Jun 2007
  • QinetiQ
    • United Kingdom
    • Defense and Space Manufacturing
    • 700 & Above Employee
    • Principal Project Manager
      • Jan 2000 - Feb 2002
  • DERA Project Management & Consulting
    • Business Group Manager
      • Aug 1997 - Jan 2000
  • DERA PROMT
    • Project Management Consultant
      • Jul 1996 - Aug 1997
  • DERA Fluid Systems Engineering
    • Project Manager
      • Sep 1989 - Jul 1996

Education

  • Nottngham University
    Bachelor of Engineering (BEng), Mechanical Engineering
    1984 - 1987
  • Harrogate Grammar School
    1977 - 1984

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