Dave Jones
Business Transformation & Change Consultant at Self Employed Consultant (Transformation & Change)- Claim this Profile
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Philippa McNamara
I highly recommend Dave as a pragmatic, results focused transformation leader. Who brings people with him. Never afraid to roll up his sleeves to find the root cause of a problem and effortlessly rising out of the detail to set and deliver the change agenda. My go-to for getting things done
Janice Southway
I have been very fortunate to work with Dave on a number of transformation programmes. Dave understands transformation and strategic change and has a rare talent for getting the best out of the people who work with him and for him. He picks up a strategic objective and translates it into a realistic and actionable roadmap with ease. For any organisation driving change, Dave is the person who can make it happen.
Philippa McNamara
I highly recommend Dave as a pragmatic, results focused transformation leader. Who brings people with him. Never afraid to roll up his sleeves to find the root cause of a problem and effortlessly rising out of the detail to set and deliver the change agenda. My go-to for getting things done
Janice Southway
I have been very fortunate to work with Dave on a number of transformation programmes. Dave understands transformation and strategic change and has a rare talent for getting the best out of the people who work with him and for him. He picks up a strategic objective and translates it into a realistic and actionable roadmap with ease. For any organisation driving change, Dave is the person who can make it happen.
Philippa McNamara
I highly recommend Dave as a pragmatic, results focused transformation leader. Who brings people with him. Never afraid to roll up his sleeves to find the root cause of a problem and effortlessly rising out of the detail to set and deliver the change agenda. My go-to for getting things done
Janice Southway
I have been very fortunate to work with Dave on a number of transformation programmes. Dave understands transformation and strategic change and has a rare talent for getting the best out of the people who work with him and for him. He picks up a strategic objective and translates it into a realistic and actionable roadmap with ease. For any organisation driving change, Dave is the person who can make it happen.
Philippa McNamara
I highly recommend Dave as a pragmatic, results focused transformation leader. Who brings people with him. Never afraid to roll up his sleeves to find the root cause of a problem and effortlessly rising out of the detail to set and deliver the change agenda. My go-to for getting things done
Janice Southway
I have been very fortunate to work with Dave on a number of transformation programmes. Dave understands transformation and strategic change and has a rare talent for getting the best out of the people who work with him and for him. He picks up a strategic objective and translates it into a realistic and actionable roadmap with ease. For any organisation driving change, Dave is the person who can make it happen.
Credentials
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Agile PM
APMG InternationalDec, 2021- Sep, 2024 -
Accredited Coach
EMCC GlobalDec, 2020- Sep, 2024 -
Change Management
APMG International -
MSP Practicioner
APMG International -
Prince 2
ILX Group
Experience
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Self Employed Consultant (Transformation & Change)
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United Kingdom
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Business Consulting and Services
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1 - 100 Employee
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Business Transformation & Change Consultant
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Jun 2023 - Present
Working alongside senior leaders to support organisations in improving their transformation and change portfolios through end to end review, shared best practice and ongoing coaching and mentoring of delivery teams. Working alongside senior leaders to support organisations in improving their transformation and change portfolios through end to end review, shared best practice and ongoing coaching and mentoring of delivery teams.
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Wilko
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United Kingdom
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Retail
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700 & Above Employee
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Head of Transformation
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Aug 2019 - May 2023
Leading group wide cost control programmes through organisation design review and process improvement. Leading the creation and ongoing review of a business transformation programme including establishing a prioritisation framework, programme / project design and supporting resource plans. Chairing programme and project reviews, to assure progress/delivery, identification of risks and the creation of mitigation plans. Working alongside the senior leadership team to deliver strategic alignment between project delivery and the strategic plan. Show less
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Head of PMO & Continuous Improvement
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Aug 2016 - Aug 2019
Facilitated the creation of a business transformation plan including establishing governance processes and the design of programmes, projects and supporting resource plans.Leading and developing a diverse team of programme and project managers with different needs and competencies - ensuring the team are capable of meeting business requirements to deliver a variety of strategic change projects.Established a PMO toolset to support the project delivery teams including the development, introduction and on-going iteration of project delivery methods (process, standards, templates, reporting, etc)Chairing programme and project reviews, to assure progress/delivery, identification of risks and the creation of mitigation plans.Working alongside the senior leadership team to bring about continuous strategic alignment between project delivery and the strategic plan. Show less
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PMO Programme & Change Manager
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Mar 2015 - Aug 2016
Designed a governance structure and mobilised a programme office to deliver multiple programmes of both strategic and tactical projects. Created and initiated a framework for managing investment, cross functional resource, risk management, business readiness and benefits realisation. Responsible for the line management of eight project managers in the delivery of identified business outcomes and benefits
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Programme Manager
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Jan 2013 - Mar 2015
Designing and delivering programme / project governance to ensure delivery across a number of e-commerce and cultural change projects including integration with wider business processes.Supporting the process of project prioritisation, approval, initiation and where applicable supplier selection through to benefits realisation.
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Project & Change Manager
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Mar 2009 - Dec 2012
Designing, delivering and evaluating programmes to support organisational change at all levels
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Local marketing manager
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Mar 2005 - Mar 2009
Design, delivery and evaluation of local marketing solutions to deliver 100 new store openings and support underperforming business unitsBudgetary responsibility and accountability.Implemented full agency reviews (advertising, PR and media purchasing).Design and delivery of community activities to create a source of competitive advantage and support CSR initiatives.
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Public Relations and Advertising Manager
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2002 - 2005
Design and delivery of internal and external communications to support the delivery of the business plan.Responsible for delivering all customer facing marketing communication and advertising materials.
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Training Manager
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1996 - 2002
Design, delivery and evaluation of training materials for staff at all levels. Design and delivery of management skills training programmes including team coaching, leadership, recruitment, influencing and project management.
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Education
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1978 - 1983
Kingshurst Comprehensive
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