Bill Wheeler

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Background

A very reliable and experienced IT consultant with a proven track record of project implementation and supplier management relationships. An outwardly confident individual with demonstrable management and diplomatic skills. . He has driven forward complex solution provided by 3rd party suppliers which gave performance improvements. Strong project management and negotiating skills (PRINCE 2 practitioner) and strong inter-personal skills, both in providing presentations and reports to senior management. Experience of business transformation to business processes and delivery of performance improvements. Works well in a team environment and has background experience to self start where necessary. Well qualified academically, strong professional credentials and a commitment to quality.

Main Activities

bulletICT Strategic Planning
bulletPublic Sector Procurement
bulletPFI contract management
bulletBusiness Process Re-engineering
bulletProgramme Management 

 

Achievements

bulletDeveloped extensive expertise in strategic, organisational and programme management including major systems development and infrastructure implementation
bulletCompleted the cycle of procurement from OJEC advertisement to renewal of hardware, network and software
bulletManaged Private Finance Legislation, contract negotiations and managing suppler negotiations
bullet25 years business transformation and ICT experience with  10 years in Local Government (Social Services Department) and Scottish Children’s Reporter Administration as Head of IS
bulletExtensive knowledge of the PRINCE project methodology and leading multi agency project teams with responsibility for budgets delivering projects with a value of £20M. Producing project plans and scoping documentation

Professional History

bulletEstablished as independent consultant in 2003
bulletHead of ICT, Scottish Children's Reporter Administrator
bulletHead of IT, Highland Regional Council Social Work Department
bulletIT Consultant, Royal Army Educational Corps

Higher Education

bulletBA, Open University
bulletM.Sc. Cranfield University

Professional Qualifications

bulletMember of the British Computer Society
bulletInstitute of Management

Languages

bulletNone

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