This document provides a summary of Stephen Hargreaves' experience as a Project Manager, including: - Over 10 years of experience managing telecommunications projects in the aerospace and defense industries, with project values up to £90M. - Skilled in PRINCE2 project management methodology and tools. - History includes roles at Airbus Defence and Space managing integration and testing projects, and at Royal Signals installing and designing network infrastructure for military forces worldwide. - Holds competencies in all aspects of project management including planning, risk management, budgeting, and people management.

1. STEPHEN HARGREAVES
13B Elm Road, Mobile:07506068261
London Email:steve.hargreaves@me.com
E7 9HN Date of birth:14 May 1984
Profile
A successful and highly experienced Project Manager with a proven track record delivering multiple
projects, to budget and within agreed schedules. Regularly works under intense pressure with the
abilitytoanticipate andadapt quicklytochange. Anarticulate communicatorwell versedin leadership
and team building with a significant record of motivating and directing both individuals and teams.
Key Competencies:
 Globallyexperienced in the design, integration and implementation of telecommunications
(voice, data, video, audio and other low voltage control) transport systems and their related
infrastructure components
 PRINCE2 qualified, supported by a solid understanding of project management tools and
methodologies, with the ability to manage complex projects of a significant value
 Conducting technical site surveys, creating professional technical documents with detailed
solutionstomaximisethe operational efficiencyof telecommunications networks, in order to
meet changing business needs using industry standard applications
 Operating to tight deadlines, achieving all project deliverables
 Management & implementation of Health & Safety policies on a construction site,
incorporating risk assessments, safety method statements and onsite inductions, working
alongside the Health & Safety Manager.
 Detailed knowledge of secure network accreditation procedures
 Pro-active research and analysis skills, with the ability to quickly grasp new concepts
 Highly Competent in the use of Microsoft Office tools such as Excel, Word, PowerPoint and
Project
 Government Security Clearance
 Ability to comprehend and address the broader picture; identify potential problems and
resolve/minimise them by setting clear objectives.
 Proven Leadership role with proven competencies in;
o Analyse, define and implement quality management
o Project start-up & Initiation
o Business case management
o Service level agreements
o Requirements management
o Planning and control
o Project review/evaluation
o Risk management
o Create/lead a multi-disciplined project team
o Project closure, handover and succession planning
o Managing people through change
o Performance management

2.  Management,restructuringand buildingof highlyeffective multi-disciplined teams of 10 – 30
engineers to fully utilise their strengths.
 Proactive and honest engagement of customers and other stakeholders; managing
expectationstoline up with deliverability, ensuring satisfaction in order to pave the way for
future business.
 Establishing an environment that encourages co-operation, collaboration, debate and
communication between all stakeholders through openness and transparency.
 Develop strong relationships with the customers and subcontractors to ensure that they are
meeting their commitments to the project.
 Driving towards integration of functionality.
 Management of:
o Configuration management
o Procurement management
o Contract management
o Health, safety and environment
 Experience of dealing with ESA and major contractors within the space industry.
 Harmonisation of policies, standards, procedures, processes across projects ensuring
consistent delivery at the highest levels of quality and capability.
 Excellent Communication – verbal, written and presentational skills.
 Influencing / Persuading / inter-personal.
 Commercially astute.
 Proven execution – delivering projects to agreed budget and schedule.
 Excellent time management skills.
 Leadership skills - ability to lead and motivate multi-disciplined teams.
 Innovative and proactive problem solver - anticipates and plans to mitigate issues.
 Resilient - Able to operate effectively under stretching project constraints, pressure and
displaying sound judgment at all times.
 Tenacious.
 Self-Motivated, pro-active.
 Unquestionable Integrity and honesty; able to deliver bad news as well as good.
 Energy and Drive; willing to work long hours when required.
 Staying Power; maintaining personal motivation over the long haul.
Career History
March 2013-Present: Project Manager – Airbus Defence and Space
Managing multipleprojects,withvaluesupto£90M withinthe Aerospace industry. Reportingdirectly
to stakeholdersand Programmanagers,responsible forthe managementof the projectteamdefining
rolesandresponsibilities.Mydutiesincludedbutnotlimitedto;Productionof detailedproject
managementplans;liaisingatall levelstoidentifyprojectactivities,milestones,resource
requirements,earnedvalue metricsandrisk,Ensuringachievementof agreedbudgets&financial
targets.Managingthe projectthroughthe implementationphasesof acceptance integration,test(AIT)
and environmental testensuringcompliancytocompanyanddepartmental policies,standardsand
procedures,maintainingadherencetoISO9000. Activitieswere performedincleanroomsacrossthe
world;beingresponsible forbudgetsof £10M – £30M perprojectand a teamof approximately100
people basedatStevenage.

3. Responsibilitiesinclude:
 IntegratedProjectManagementtoensure thatquality,effort,cost,schedule,resources,facilities,
risks,issues,requirements&change control,throughunitand systemintegrationtestto
validation,verificationanddeliveryare tiedtoanddescribedandmaintainedinthe businesscase
and projectplan.
 Autonomouslymanagingthe AITelementof aprime projectfromthe earlybid,requirements
analysisanddefinitionphasesthroughdevelopmentforpreliminarydesignreviewsandcritical
designreviews,thenontothe implementationphasesof integrationtest,environmental testand
launchcampaigns.
 An ambassadorforAIT interests,capableof definingandagreeingthe scope of the projectwith
stakeholdersthroughthe businesscase,thenmanagingchange effectivelyandefficiently.
 Define,developandprovide the teamwithavisionandstrategyforachievingthe overallproject
goals,whichflowfromandare alignedwiththe companyanddivisionvision,strategyandgoals.
 Analyse,defineandimplement,liaisingwithprime productassurance andAITqualityassurance,
the qualityplan.
 IntegratedProject Management to ensure that, effort, cost, schedule, resources, facilities, risks,
issues, requirements & change control, through unit and system integration test to validation,
verificationanddeliveryare tiedtoanddescribedandmaintainedinthe businesscase and project
plan. Deliver on requirements and customer expectations.
 Manage the Projectteamdefiningrolesandresponsibilitiesfor engineersandtechnicianswitha
wide range of skillsandspecialisationsthatincluded:
o Satellites,avionicsassemblies,mechanical assemblies,precisionmechanismsandremote-
sensinginstruments,electrical,electronicandmechanical engineering.
o Environmental engineering(vibration,shock,thermal,thermalvacuum, electromagnetic
compatibility).
o RF test
o Optical andmechanical alignmentandmeasurement
o Testinstrumentationinstallation(thermocouples,accelerometers,…)
o Automatedtestsoftware preparation
o Testplanning,documentationandfacilityconnection
o Experience of Europeantestfacilitiesandworldwidespace launchfacilities.
o Ground handling,storage,protectionandtransportequipment.
o Electrical testracks,from commercial testequipmenttospecific,unique-requirement
assemblies.
o Testequipmentsoftware.
 Highqualityandclear,both writtenandpresentationskills; statementof work,developmentand
maintenance plans,AITplans,testspecs,testplans,testprocedures,testreports, presentations,
bothweeklyflashreportsandmonthlyprogressreports.
 Use of ProjectTrackingMetrics; EarnedValue Analysis,KeyInterface Data,Schedule Slack,Issue,
Risk,Change,ActionandLessonsLearntregisters.
 Managementandadministrationof the projectteamsatoverseastestfacilitiesandlaunchsites.
 Co-ordinate supportof majorexternal suppliersforgroundsupportequipment,testfacilitiesand
launchservices,ensuringexcellentinterfaceswiththese service providersisestablishedand
maintained.
 Holdregularteammeetingsandattendbothprime projectandprogramme departmental
meetings.
 Assistprojectsintheirbidphases;define,developandprovide the AITelementfortheirbids,
whilstengagingwithpotentialcustomersandassessingpotentialsubcontractorsforsuitability.
 People management.
 Travel and workoverseasforshortperiodsof time at shortnotice.

4. May 2006–March 2013: Installation and Design Project Manager - Worldwide HM Forces Royal
Signals
WorkingwithinaProjectManagementcell,designingandimplementingmultipleinfrastructure
projectsacrossthe globe simultaneously.Thisinvolvedprojectsrangingfrom£50kto £15M, from
upliftingexistinginfrastructure tonewbuildsincritical environments.These includedthe refitof the
BritishEmbassyinNepal,militarycampsinAfghanistan,BruneiandBelize andthe new voice anddata
infrastructure inKuwaitforthe withdrawal of BritishtroopsfromIraq.
Responsibilitiesinclude:
 Leadingandmanagingan installationteamof 30 personnel,includingthe developmentof effective
and efficientsystems, controls and procedures as well as the management & implementation of
Health & Safety polices in the work place
 Managing personnel between multiple projects, factoring in holiday, carrier courses and
emergency situations
 Project planning and management, budget control and risk analysis
 Providingfullycosteddesignproposalsandsolutions for client network infrastructures, including
voice and data campus backbone systems(Copper and Fibre Optic), internal structured networks
(Cat 5e, Fibre Optic and Wireless) and related network hardware (LAN and WAN)
 Maintainregistersandlogs,suchas resources, cost, issues and risks. Produce key reports such as
milestone reports, issue and risk reports and financial reports to stakeholders
 Advise stakeholders regarding theoretical and practical knowledge of all cable medias and Local
Area Network components, including wireless and microwave
 Project lifecycle management from initial proposal to the final delivery and implementation
 Manage strategic telecommunications network projects incorporating planning, designing,
contractual agreements and quality acceptance in accordance with JSP 480, telecommunications
standards BSEN 50173 & 50174 and Tempest wiring regulations JSP 440 and BS7671
 Project management from pre-sales consultation to final completion of complex network
installations ensuring they are both on time and on budget
 Manage and source external contractors successfully, often with a language barrier to be
overcome. Always maintaining good working relationships throughout
 Commissioning, decommissioning and quality assurance for contractor based installations
 Detailedconsultationandclientrelationshipmanagementinordertodeliverproposalsinlinewith
customer expectations.
 Lead representation on various technical committees and working groups, providing technical
guidance and policies
 Surveying, planning and estimating for all types of cable infrastructure projects from campus
situations to single building on new or refurbishment, multiple floor, and office environments.
 Management& supervisionof engineersundertaking various internal, external voice, IRS cabling
and electrical installations across projects in the UK, Nepal, Iraq and Afghanistan.
 Production of detailed technical site surveys, inspection reports and Operations & Maintenance
Manuals.
Oct 2004 - May 2006: Installation Team Leader-Worldwide HM Forces Royal Signals
Workingas the lead Installation Technician, carrying out work packages assigned. These consisted of
fault finding and maintenance, minor moves and large scale refits and uplifts.
Responsibilitiesincluded:

5.  Managing a small team of up to 8 installation technicians
 Leadingan installationscrewundertakingvariousinternal,externalvoice,IRScablingandelectrical
installations
 Ensuring that installations are undertaken accurately and on time
 Implementinginstallations including copper, fibre and Cat 5E. This included terminating, splicing
and joining of cables.
 Managing a fault and maintenance crew, identifying faults and rectifying them on existing
infrastructure
 Completing all testing and records to handover projects once completed
Sept 01 - Oct 2004: Installation Technician-Worldwide HM Forces Royal Signals
Carrying out the installation of copper, fibre and CAT 5E cabling across multiple sites globally.
Responsibilitiesincluded:
 Working in 1-2 man teams in a customer facing role
 Fault finding on copper and fibre networks
 Installing cabling according to specification
 Data installation of WAN, LAN
 Managing installation of telecommunication including, cabling, fibre and copper
 Cable pulling, termination of outlets and patch panels, fibre splicing and testing for acceptance
Qualifications
 PRINCE2 – Practitioner (Registered)
 City & Guilds - 3466-02 & 03 Optical Fibre Installation & Testing (Multi and Single mode Fibre)
 City & Guilds - 3466-04 Data Communications Cable Installation & Testing (Copper)
 City & Guilds 3466/04 Data Communications Cable Installation and Testing
 ProjectManagementSkills(Startingaproject,estimating & procurement, scheduling & managing
risk, quality & control, communication & human resources, producing project reports)
 City & Guilds 3782 Public Service British Army Basic Training
 10 GCSE’s
 APMP (awaiting results)
 Microsoft Project Competent
 Equality Diversity trained
 First Aider at Work – HSE Approved
 Military First Aid Instructor
 Full UK driving licence Cat B+E, C+E, D1 and ADR Qualified
Leisure Interests
I am an active personwhoenjoyskeepingfitbygoingtothe gym, playing rugby for my local team and
swimming. I love travelling and exploring other cultures, cooking and socialising with friends.