Joe Ranson
Senior Technology Program Manager at Diligent Entities- Claim this Profile
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Lorenzo Cervo
Having worked with Joe for over 6 years across a multitude of complex and cross-functional projects, I cannot recommend him highly enough. He’s an unbeatable mix of being knowledgable, pragmatic and personable, making him a brilliant addition to any team. I’m lucky enough to know him outside of work too, and he’s a great friend who always takes the time to be there for you. Thank you Joe!
▪️ Jed Murphy
Joe is a fantastic project manager. He combines a deep understanding of project methodologies with good technical understanding and superb communication skills. Joe is dedicated to making a project ‘work’ and getting every team member on-side to deliver in a positive way. Joe is also ready to highlight program/project issues in a constructive way that help overcome barriers. It’s a rare skill.
Lorenzo Cervo
Having worked with Joe for over 6 years across a multitude of complex and cross-functional projects, I cannot recommend him highly enough. He’s an unbeatable mix of being knowledgable, pragmatic and personable, making him a brilliant addition to any team. I’m lucky enough to know him outside of work too, and he’s a great friend who always takes the time to be there for you. Thank you Joe!
▪️ Jed Murphy
Joe is a fantastic project manager. He combines a deep understanding of project methodologies with good technical understanding and superb communication skills. Joe is dedicated to making a project ‘work’ and getting every team member on-side to deliver in a positive way. Joe is also ready to highlight program/project issues in a constructive way that help overcome barriers. It’s a rare skill.
Lorenzo Cervo
Having worked with Joe for over 6 years across a multitude of complex and cross-functional projects, I cannot recommend him highly enough. He’s an unbeatable mix of being knowledgable, pragmatic and personable, making him a brilliant addition to any team. I’m lucky enough to know him outside of work too, and he’s a great friend who always takes the time to be there for you. Thank you Joe!
▪️ Jed Murphy
Joe is a fantastic project manager. He combines a deep understanding of project methodologies with good technical understanding and superb communication skills. Joe is dedicated to making a project ‘work’ and getting every team member on-side to deliver in a positive way. Joe is also ready to highlight program/project issues in a constructive way that help overcome barriers. It’s a rare skill.
Lorenzo Cervo
Having worked with Joe for over 6 years across a multitude of complex and cross-functional projects, I cannot recommend him highly enough. He’s an unbeatable mix of being knowledgable, pragmatic and personable, making him a brilliant addition to any team. I’m lucky enough to know him outside of work too, and he’s a great friend who always takes the time to be there for you. Thank you Joe!
▪️ Jed Murphy
Joe is a fantastic project manager. He combines a deep understanding of project methodologies with good technical understanding and superb communication skills. Joe is dedicated to making a project ‘work’ and getting every team member on-side to deliver in a positive way. Joe is also ready to highlight program/project issues in a constructive way that help overcome barriers. It’s a rare skill.
Experience
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Diligent Entities
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United States
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Software Development
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1 - 100 Employee
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Senior Technology Program Manager
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Oct 2019 - Present
Continuing my relationship with Diligent, I returned to help deliver projects across the Entities programme as well as driving process changes for teams working within the agile framework Continuing my relationship with Diligent, I returned to help deliver projects across the Entities programme as well as driving process changes for teams working within the agile framework
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Diligent
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United States
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Software Development
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700 & Above Employee
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Project Consultant
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Sep 2016 - Jun 2019
- Fixed term contract, delivering software for Diligent's flagship Blueprint Enterprise products - Leading agile teams and ensuring integrated delivery across multiple projects - Ensuring high levels of project governance and budget control - Contract was extended five times - Fixed term contract, delivering software for Diligent's flagship Blueprint Enterprise products - Leading agile teams and ensuring integrated delivery across multiple projects - Ensuring high levels of project governance and budget control - Contract was extended five times
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Diligent Entities
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United States
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Software Development
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1 - 100 Employee
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Head of Projects and Programmes
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2012 - May 2016
- Responsible for product delivery across an integrated product suite – iPad, Windows, Android, Web applications - Responsible for introducing and implementing Agile frameworks across BoardPad delivery teams - Hands on top tier client management (UBS, Deutsche Bank, Wells Fargo) - Member of the Senior Product Strategy Team alongside CEO, CTO, CPO and Creative Director - Responsible for integrated Jira setup and training across company (incl. Confluence integration) - Responsible for product delivery across an integrated product suite – iPad, Windows, Android, Web applications - Responsible for introducing and implementing Agile frameworks across BoardPad delivery teams - Hands on top tier client management (UBS, Deutsche Bank, Wells Fargo) - Member of the Senior Product Strategy Team alongside CEO, CTO, CPO and Creative Director - Responsible for integrated Jira setup and training across company (incl. Confluence integration)
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Concentrix Tigerspike
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United States
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IT Services and IT Consulting
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100 - 200 Employee
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Head of Projects
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2010 - Jun 2012
Headed up the Project Management team at a leading mobile agency, overseeing mobile programmes across iPhone and Android platforms from concept to launch - Mentoring team members and providing necessary support and guidance - Resource management and budget management (including offshore and near shore teams) - Developing and nurturing key client relationships - Overseeing project management process and implementing process improvements - Client Titles Produced: The Telegraph (iPad, iPhone, Android), ICSA (iPad - Enterprise), Al Jazeera (iPad), The Economist (iPad, Android), Conde Nast (iPhone), Time Out (iPhone), Random House (iPhone) Show less
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Carlson Marketing
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United States
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Advertising Services
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300 - 400 Employee
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Project Director
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Sep 2008 - Aug 2010
Managed multiple web based projects from concept to launch - Developed user journeys, wireframes and prototypes - Managed competition mechanisms, including registration and subscription journeys - Email campaign management lead - Client Titles Produced: CokeZone website re-design, Muller Dairy CMS website, Anchor Dairy website and digital reward scheme, Flash Apps for CokeZone and Muller, Email campaigns for De Vere, Muller, Hyundai Managed multiple web based projects from concept to launch - Developed user journeys, wireframes and prototypes - Managed competition mechanisms, including registration and subscription journeys - Email campaign management lead - Client Titles Produced: CokeZone website re-design, Muller Dairy CMS website, Anchor Dairy website and digital reward scheme, Flash Apps for CokeZone and Muller, Email campaigns for De Vere, Muller, Hyundai
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Banner Corporation (Part of WPP Group)
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London, United Kingdom
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Project Manager > Senior Project Manager
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Oct 2006 - Aug 2008
Managed multiple web based and lead generation projects from concept to launch - Implemented a new briefing system to streamline process and delivery for design and development teams - Client Titles Produced: Ernst & Young Global Branding and Intranet, Autodesk Global re-brand, Norton Semantic and Cisco lead gen. campaigns, Localisation campaigns for E&Y, Asus, Autodesk and SanDisk Managed multiple web based and lead generation projects from concept to launch - Implemented a new briefing system to streamline process and delivery for design and development teams - Client Titles Produced: Ernst & Young Global Branding and Intranet, Autodesk Global re-brand, Norton Semantic and Cisco lead gen. campaigns, Localisation campaigns for E&Y, Asus, Autodesk and SanDisk
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Screendragon
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United Kingdom
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Software Development
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1 - 100 Employee
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Project Manager
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Apr 1999 - Aug 2006
Founder member and project manager for a digital start up focusing on digital content marketing and distribution - Managed all projects from concept to delivery - Managed and maintained relationships with video content providers (e.g. Buena Vista, Fox, UIP, Warners) Founder member and project manager for a digital start up focusing on digital content marketing and distribution - Managed all projects from concept to delivery - Managed and maintained relationships with video content providers (e.g. Buena Vista, Fox, UIP, Warners)
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Digital Cinema Media
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United Kingdom
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Advertising Services
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1 - 100 Employee
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Film and Video Excutive (Marketing support)
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Mar 1995 - Mar 1999
Various marketing support functions (I was their film information research geek) culminating in being the main driver in creating and developing the company’s first website. Various marketing support functions (I was their film information research geek) culminating in being the main driver in creating and developing the company’s first website.
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Education
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UCL
Master's degree, Electronic Commications -
University of Reading
Bachelor of Science - BSC, Pyschology