This CV summarizes Simon Jones' experience as a highly experienced project/programme manager with over 15 years experience managing IT and software projects for public and private sector clients. He currently works as a Programme Manager at ISR Systems overseeing complex projects. He is PRINCE2 and ITIL certified with a track record of successful project delivery, including an SAP implementation and intelligence systems.

1. CV
Simon Richard Jones
200 Shenstone Ave,
Norton, Stourbridge,
West Midlands
DY8 3DZ
Mobile No 07880330448
Email Projpa69@gmail.com
SUMMARY
Highly experienced and motivated Project/Programme Manager, with over 15 years in a
customer-facing role. Experienced in handling multiple IT and SW projects, with clients in both the
public and private sectors. Currently working as the Programme Manager at ISR systems, part of
UTC Aerospace Systems group. PRINCE 2 Practitioner and ITIL Foundation accredited.
MAJOR STRENGTHS AND ACHIEVEMENTS
Project Management Experience
With over 15 years as a Project/Programme Manager handling Multiple and Complex projects
through the whole project life cycle. Working, with proven project management methodologies
and tools to, plan deliverables and ensure they are delivered on time and to cost with full financial
accountability.
A high-level communicator, with a vast experience of boardroom level negations and discussions,
through to practical hands on assistance with end users. Prince 2 Practitioner since March 2003.
Major Accomplishments
Successful delivery of SAP to UTAS ISR Systems, This was a 2/3 year project to replace 5
separate legacy systems with SAP. Working closely with the ISR SAP Programme Director to
provide functional link between the each of the business the EIT and the SAP functional core
team, ensuring on time, under budget delivery of SAP, Including:
 Maintaining and developing the Projects Plan and Risk Register
 Weekly stakeholder reporting on the project status
 Conversion planning, data mapping and requirements gathering
 Cutover Planning
 Relationship management during SAP Cutover & Activation period between Enterprise
Implementation Team and the Businesses.
 Day to Day resource management of the 40 multi-discipline, core team members
Achieved a high level of end user experience with many SAP modules including Customer
Relationship Management (CRM), Material management (MM), Quality Management (QM) Sales
& distribution (SD) and Project systems (PS).
Final delivery 2 multimillion pound Intelligence and Exploitation Ground Stations for the Pakistan
Air Force, DB110 programme under a United States Government, Foreign Military Sale.

2. Successful delivery of an Intelligence and Exploitation system for the Royal Netherlands Air
Force, in support of IRAQ operations in during 2010 as part of a Urgent Operational Requirement
(UOR).
Additional Accomplishments
Successful completion, of a major VOIP trial and installation for Network Rail, with over 900 users
with a total budget of £1.3 million.
Completion of a major, £1,000,000 Hospital PFI project for, data and voice services, in the West
Midlands, completed over a 4-year period, additional change control and sale of additional
services worth £750,000 was required. This project was part of a major extension and revamp of
the hospital in a capital cost of £305,000,000. This was successfully completed using Prince 2
methodology throughout.
Technical Experience
A grounded knowledge of the SAP technology, with a full understanding of the SAP Functional
areas, such as CRM FICO, MRO and SCM. An excellent telecommunications background gained
over 12 years as a technician and project engineer on PABX’s, I/P Networking, CRM, VOIP and
associated peripherals such as Contact Centres and Voice Managers.
Computer literacy
Experienced in using MS Project, to control and plan projects, financial control and Monitoring.
Also fully conversant with SAP (CRM/SCM/Project), Microsoft Office 2010, Lotus Notes and many
other programs.
Profile
A highly respected, self-motivated, keen for a new challenge within Project/Programme
Management roles. Ambitious and articulate with a strong entrepreneurial outlook coupled with
focused business acumen being results orientated and able to present & manage stakeholders at
all levels. With strong interpersonal and communication skills, the ability to integrate easily into
new environments.
Looks to drives changes through established techniques of process mapping, CI workshops and
lean principles. Strong Project Management skills, 3
rd
Party management & Systems skills
including SAP
EMPLOYMENT HISTORY
UTAS ISR Systems (Formerly Goodrich ISR, Systems). Malvern/Danbury Nov 2008 to
present
Programme Manager delivering Intelligence and Exploitation systems to commercial and military
end users based in the Malvern UK office. Prior to this I was Project Manager in support of the
ISR, SAP implementation team based in Danbury USA.
Damovo UK Ltd, Horsham West Sussex May 2006 to Nov 2008
Senior Project Manager in the Operations Department. Responsible for managing projects
including those that are of a complex, strategic or high risk nature. Having overall responsibility
for implementation of the defined Project, within budget, time-scales and quality criteria, achieving
Customer satisfaction and maximising revenue. Interfacing with both internal and external
customer, third party suppliers, contractors, network suppliers and consultants.
Philips Business Communications, Cambridge May 1988 to February 2006
Project Manager in the Realisation Department since July 1999. Responsible for installation and
commissioning of PABX's, VOIP Infrastructure and associated Network Peripherals across
Europe. Previous roles included Realisation Engineer from May 1996 and Service Engineer from
May 1988.

3. Abbey Life Insurance – September 1986 to December 1987.
In the role of Sales Consultant, selling Life Insurance, Pensions and Mortgages the public and
private businesses.
Royal Air Force – Jan 1984 to September 1986
Senior Aircraft Engineer at RAF Cottesmore working in a flight line environment.
QUALIFICATIONS, EDUCATION AND TRAINING
ITAR and EAR international trade compliance training. Feb 2015
Associate level is the UTC, ACE certification program Aug 2014
SAP CRM training Oct 2011 – Jun 2012
Leadership in the Project Environment Feb 2011
GLPDS Training May 2009
ICND Training July 2008
Prince 2 Practitioner since March 2003. Re-accredited December 2007.
ISEB Foundation Certificate in Service Management November 2007.
Foundation Certificate, Health and Safety in the Workplace September 2002
City and Guilds Part1, Electronics Servicing (Royal Air Force, Cosford). October 1984
Certificate of Secondary Education: Mathematics Grade 1 June 1981
Certificate of Secondary Education: Physics Grade 1 June 1981
Certificate of Secondary Education: Geography Grade 1 June 1981
Joint Matriculation Board: English Language Grade C June 1982
CDM course: assessments, plans and files
Sopho iS3000 system
Microsoft Networking Support Engineer.
VIOP NEC/Philips products
PERSONAL
Date of Birth: 10
th
April 1965
British citizen
Security Clearance NATO SC
Married
Interests: Sports (Predominantly Cricket). Scuba Diving (Qualified Open Water Diver). Cars
(Sports and Leisure).