Daniel Robert Reid
Long Eaton,Derbyshire
Summary
A skilled project management professional with expertise in agile methodologies, including transitioning from Waterfall to Agile and driving productive meetings. Proficient in tools such as Jira and MS Project, with advanced capabilities in PowerPoint and Excel. Demonstrates strong people management and client relations skills, complemented by a comprehensive understanding of risk analysis techniques, scope definition, and compliance awareness. Committed to enhancing project life-cycle efficiency through effective time scheduling, change implementation, and decision-making processes. Career goals include leveraging agile planning skills to optimise project outcomes and drive organisational success.
Experienced project manager with focus on delivering complex projects within scope, time, and budget. Proven capability to lead cross-functional teams, streamline processes, and drive project success through strong communication and problem-solving skills. Adept at managing stakeholder expectations and mitigating risks to ensure project alignment with business objectives.
Overview
34
34
years of professional experience
5
5
years of post-secondary education
Work history
Project Manager & Other Roles
Domestic & General
Nottingham
06.2008 - 10.2025
- Delivered operational, pricing, and technical projects in financially regulated environment using waterfall and agile methodologies.
Captured project requirements and ensured comprehensive documentation and governance for all initiatives.
Sourced appropriate resources and established contingency plans to mitigate risks.
Engaged with internal & third-party stakeholders to align on project objectives and timelines. - Ensured on-time delivery within budget constraints across all projects.
- Led cross-functional teams to deliver strategic project milestones effectively.
- Developed comprehensive project plans ensuring alignment with organisational goals.
- Facilitated stakeholder meetings to gather requirements and provide updates.
- Implemented risk management strategies to mitigate potential project challenges.
- Streamlined communication processes enhancing collaboration across departments.
- Mentored junior project managers to foster professional development and knowledge sharing.
- Monitored project budgets and timelines to ensure adherence to project specifications.
- Championed continuous improvement initiatives to optimise workflow efficiency.
- Identified risks, implemented mitigation strategies for secure project outcomes.
- Strengthened stakeholder relationships through regular updates and clear communication.
- Mitigated potential risks effectively, safeguarded against possible pitfalls within projects.
- Steered teams through complex project phases to successful completion.
- Secured buy-in from all stakeholders with persuasive presentations of benefits of proposed changes.
- Ensured effective resource allocation with meticulous project scheduling.
- Expedited issue resolution to minimise delays in project timelines.
- Integrated new technologies into existing systems for improved functionality.
- Utilised advanced project management tools for superior tracking and reporting.
- Promoted team collaboration for more innovative solutions in projects.
- During my 17 year career with Domestic and General I also managed multiple roles, including Senior Project Lead and Operations Change Lead, enhancing operational effectiveness, oversaw Outsourcing Sales and Customer Support functions to drive customer satisfaction, directed Operations/Client Account Management, focusing on relationship building, product and service delivery.
Senior Solutions Consultant
Tempus
08.2007 - 04.2008
Senior Consultant
Empower
03.2007 - 05.2007
Regional Sales Manager
Evesham Technology Ltd
03.2002 - 03.2007
Account Manager
Ramesys e-business services Ltd
06.1999 - 03.2002
New Business Executive
Experian PLC
02.1998 - 06.1999
Admin Officer
Benefits Agency
03.1995 - 09.1997
Bar Manager
Scottish & Newcastle Retail
12.1991 - 01.1995
Education
Margaret Glen Bott School
Nottingham 01.1984 - 01.1989
Skills
- 2023 Agile Foundations
- 2023 Transitioning from Waterfall to Agile project management
- 2023 Driving Productive Agile meetings
- 2023 Agile Planning with User Stories
- 2023 Reporting with agile charts & boards
- Advanced PowerPoint
- Time scheduling and allocation
- Risk analysis techniques
- Proficient in jira
- Project lifecycle expertise
- Familiarity with gantt charts
- People Management
- Change implementation
- Communication proficiency
- Compliance awareness
- Decision making
- Intermediate & advanced Microsoft excel
- NLP training
- MS project proficiency
Other interests:
Classic Car Restoration, Fishing, Golf, Gardening & DIY, Cycling, I enjoy socialising and interacting with others
Timeline
Project Manager & Other Roles
Domestic & General
06.2008 - 10.2025
Senior Solutions Consultant
Tempus
08.2007 - 04.2008
Senior Consultant
Empower
03.2007 - 05.2007
Regional Sales Manager
Evesham Technology Ltd
03.2002 - 03.2007
Account Manager
Ramesys e-business services Ltd
06.1999 - 03.2002
New Business Executive
Experian PLC
02.1998 - 06.1999
Admin Officer
Benefits Agency
03.1995 - 09.1997
Bar Manager
Scottish & Newcastle Retail
12.1991 - 01.1995
Margaret Glen Bott School
01.1984 - 01.1989