This document provides a summary of Ian McLean's experience as a Project Manager. Ian has over 15 years of experience managing both small and large, complex projects from initiation through completion. He specializes in project planning, monitoring, risk management, and leading cross-functional teams. Previously, Ian worked as an IT Services Manager where he managed IT operations and infrastructure. He is skilled in PRINCE2 project management methodology.

1. IAN MCLEAN
6 Hob Mill Rise, Mossley Phone: 07974 710730
Ashton under Lyne, Lancs, OL5 9DT Email: ianrossmclean@outlook.com
PROJE C T MANAG E R
A results-oriented Project Manager with vast experience effectively managing both small and large scale projects from
initiation and design to development and implementation. Strong track record of executing stakeholder management
and influence, team leading and coaching, and vendor management in a complex environment. Possesses solid
knowledge of project management practices including scope, budget, schedule, risk management, quality management,
communication, and resource management. Excellent communicator with the innate ability to manage multiple projects
with competing deadlines.
AREAS OF EXPERTISE
 Project Planning
 Monitoring, Controlling, & Delivery
 Change Management
 Disaster Recovery
 Risk Management
 IT Consolidation & Transformation
 Cross-Functional Team Leading
 IT Software & Infrastructure
 Transactional
Communication
 Variable Data Printing
 Client Management
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
ADARE LTD April 1999 – November 2015
PROJECT MANAGER (JANUARY 2008 – NOVEMBER 2015)
 Lead large cross-functional teams through complex transformational projects from concept through its lifecycle
using PRINCE2 methodologies.
 Coach, mentor, and oversee the daily tasks for a project management team, monitoring and reporting on project status.
 Execute budget management as per investment approval governance.
 Supervise all vendor delivery activities, including contract negotiation, work execution, and budget and
performance management.
KEY ACCOMPLISHMENTS
 Implemented a high security cheques and PIN production project for blue chip banking organisation with daily
volumes of up to 60k per day.
 Managed a Downstream Access (DSA) mailing service project, creating additional annual revenues of over £5 million.
 Led a large scale financial project including over 12 different products and 30k packs per day, achieving the
required go live date and so evading a £50k penalty clause.
IT SERVICES MANAGER (April 1999 – JANUARY 2008)
 Led the IT Operations Support department and maintained the company IT infrastructure.
 Supported, maintained, and administered the HP9000 HP-UX Mainframe, as well as all fileand applicationservers.
 Provided first, second, and third line support in all aspects of hardware and software.
 Executed network support, development, and administration.
 Performed all IT purchasing and facilitated all IT training company-wide.
KEY ACCOMPLISHMENTS
 Led the migration of the company IT Infrastructure to an alternative site, as well as the creation of a full DR facility
enabling contacts to be maintained to an annual value of over £8 million.
 Recognized for developing innovative and cost efficient IT strategies for the company.
Career Note: Also worked as an IT Manager for Povall, Flood & Wilson, a Computer Technician for Fluorocarbon Ltd., and
in various IT positions for CWS Ltd.
EDUCATION & TRAINING
Cardinal Langley Grammar School
6 ‘O’ levels, 2 ‘AO’ Levels, 2 ‘A’ Levels
PRINCE2™ Practitioner (2007)