HARRY MORGAN
Project Manager
Ayr
Summary
Accomplished project management professional with extensive expertise in PRINCE2 and PMP methodologies, specialising in PMO processes and portfolio governance. Demonstrates proficiency in customer relationship management, people management, and commercial contract oversight. Skilled in metrics and KPI development, work breakdown structure creation, and risk analysis. Adept at managing project financials, scheduling, scope management, and budget oversight with a strong understanding of both waterfall and agile methodologies. Committed to process improvement and delivery-focused outcomes, leveraging advanced PMO tools and MS Project proficiency to drive successful project execution.
Driven professional with knack for strategic planning and resource management. Proven ability to lead cross-functional teams and optimise project workflows. Poised to drive organisational success through meticulous project oversight and stakeholder collaboration.
Offering strong organisational skills and strategic mindset. Knowledgeable about project management methodologies and team collaboration. Ready to use and develop my communication, leadership, and problem-solving skills in my next Project Management role.
Overview
34
34
years of professional experience
Work history
PMO Manager
Vodafone UK
2022.10 - 2026.07
- Scottish Power (SPEN) and Centrica – working across 2 large Vodafone accounts and key customers, setting up the PMO for SPEN, and also key to Centrica’s transition over to SNOW for new BAU work requests; Managed a team of 6 PMO analysts / specialists who reported into me;
- Cadent Gas – Supporting a complex Transformation delivery with many phases and a high profile, in exception and assisted the Programme Mgr to get this RED RAG programme back on track both delivery and budget wise;
Project Manager
Vodafone UK
2013.04 - 2022.09
- DBS - Hosting Oracle migration project - complex delivery with many vendors/partners - CGI, Oracle and Kyndryl;
- Ministry Of Justice - LAN and WAN Refresh projects in Prison and courts throughout England;
- Northern Ireland Electricity (NIE) Windfarms Project - managing delivery of BT, VF and NIE fibre, plus UHF radio, MUXs. Batteries, Battery chargers, ODFs, etc. to 51 windfarms and substation sites across Northern Ireland for the implementation of new sites and upgrading of existing network;
- ENA 105 Project - project managing the delivery of the Energy Networks Association 105 Single Emergency Number service for Vodafone;
- Kier Group - delivered circa 100 site WAN rollout - migration of May Gurney estate across, using IPVPN QoS and BG DSL;
- Skanska UK - delivered circa 90 site WAN rollout throughout UK using IPVPN QoS, EWL, DIA and ADSL; Followed by 4G rapid deployment phase;
- M&S - Managed 3 projects within the Multi Channel Foundation Programme - migration from Amazon to in house e-Commerce solution, incl. new Contact Centre solution, critical to M&S business;
Project Manager
Cable & Wireless Worldwide
2011.08 - 2013.03
- Tesco - Delivery of new DWDM solution which will offer a capacity of up to 44 wavelengths. Each wavelength can support - 10 GB, 40 GB or 100 GB capacities ensuring Tesco can provide just about any network service the business requires between its key data centres;
- M&S - Migration of various legacy voice products;
- National Grid - Successful delivery of two additional IP Contact Centres at Leicester and Warwick, as part of National Grid's GDFO programme. Completed within 3 months, on time and on budget but more importantly with a satisfied customer;
Customer Project Manager
NetDev Ltd
2010.01 - 2011.06
- Migration project to replace Eircom’s legacy IN applications (VPN, NTS, NP, etc.) over to NetDev’s Next Generation Intelligent Network (NGIN) services on NetDev's Core intelligence Engine (CIE); Working in partnership with Systems Integrator - Kapsch CarrierCom;
- Trading solution with SIP & JAIN SLEE technology for BT Trading Systems, for the introduction of a new BT Trading SIP based architecture, using Opencloud Rhino and Radisys Media servers;
- Also: defining and improving in-house Project Management Methodology (Agile and PRINCE2) and Support processes; Lastly, supporting Sales & Marketing on Bid Management projects;
Business Owner / Customer Project
Bright Sparks Electrics
2002.11 - 2009.11
- Managing large projects (£500k to £2million) in the commercial Construction industry.
- All aspects - working with architects, M&E Consultants, end clients, main contractors, specialist sub-contractors and our employees, to ensure successful conclusions of projects in this highly competitive, demanding and mature industry;
Project Manager
Ericsson Australia Pty Ltd
2001.04 - 2001.12
- Contracted to Ericsson Australia Pty Ltd, and managed projects for Ericsson Australia’s Export market (Asia-Pacific) towards various customers/markets. Introduced CMM into this unit's projects - mainly installation of new switches or upgrades
- Worked closely with external customers, many of whom are Global Operators, such as RSL Com, in strategically important projects to Ericsson, in this region.
- Prepared all key project plans - project charter, quality plan, budget, risk analysis, configuration and requirements management plans and project survey.
Project Manager
Ericsson Australia Pty Ltd
2000.10 - 2001.04
- Contracted to Ericsson Australia Pty Ltd, and managed projects for Ericsson Australia’s Export market (Asia-Pacific) towards various customers/markets. Introduced CMM into this unit's projects - mainly installation of new switches or upgrades
- Worked closely with external customers, many of whom are Global Operators, such as RSL Com, in strategically important projects to Ericsson, in this region.
- Prepared all key project plans - project charter, quality plan, budget, risk analysis, configuration and requirements management plans and project survey.
Project Manager
Telstra
1999.10 - 2000.10
- Contracted to Telstra Corporation Ltd (in their PMO) through SMS Consulting Pty Ltd, established project plans for DMO SI Infrastructure project and verified hardware lists and BOM and procured AUD$4.5 million of h/w for the DMO SI project.
- Co-ordinated and participated in the assessment of process maturity within projects using CMM.
Project Manager
Ericsson Australia Pty Ltd
1998.01 - 1999.10
- Worked in Ericsson’s IN Design department - co-ordinated the design and supply of software and hardware for Telstra's IN network, ensuring complete compatibility between all network elements (Telstra and Ericsson). Oversaw integration of network elements including Ericsson AXE switches, HP databases, Telstra systems: Billing systems, Authentication centres, Customer activation, plus many others.
Project Manager
Ericsson Australia Pty Ltd
1997.01 - 1998.01
- Managed 4 projects simultaneously for Ericsson’s Engineering Services towards Telstra. Major project disciplines included: Data Transcript, Installation, Installation Test, Application System Replacement, Quality Audits, Commissioning, H&S; Prepared all key project plans - project specification, quality plan, budget, risk analysis, progress reports, Acceptance Documentation as well as PM Financial Reports. Also managed and controlled sub-contractor activities and ensured compliance to requirements.
Software Test Engineer
Ericsson Australia Pty Ltd
1995.12 - 1996.12
- Group Switch Subsystem Design. Wrote both Test Specifications and automated Test Instructions, for Sub-Rate project, to test introduction of sub-rate switching into group switch (for use in mobile applications). Executed tests in test model and de-bugged faults - wrote
Software Test Engineer
Ericsson UK Ltd
1992.09 - 1995.12
- Wrote Test Plans, Test Specifications and automated Test Instructions for various projects, towards British Telecom - mainly CLASS services (Call Waiting, Caller Number Display, Call Diversion etc.). Executed tests in test model and de-bugged faults - wrote corrections. Produced and updated Operational and Maintenance documentation.
Education
Beng (HONS) - Electronic and Communication Engineering
Edinburgh Napier University
1 1987 - 1 1992
ONC - Electrical & Electronic Engineering
Ayr College
1 1986 - 1 1987
Skills
- PRINCE2
- PMO
- PMP
- PMBOK methodology
- Customer relationship management
- People Management
- Commercial
- Contracts
- PMP
- PMO tools proficiency
- Metrics and KPI development
- Work breakdown structure creation
- Delivery focused
- Waterfall model understanding
- Proficient in MS project
- Project financials understanding
- Knowledge of agile methodologies
- PMO processes knowledge
- Portfolio governance
- Customer relationship
- Project scheduling
- Risk analysis
- Scope management
- Budget oversight
- Process Improvement
- Budget management
- Waterfall project management
- PRINCE2 Practitioner
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
- Links: LinkedIn
- Hold SC Security Clearance
Affiliations
- Wildlife and wildlife photography is my passion in my spare time, which I find an excellent we to unwind and get away from any stress.
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
PMO Manager
Vodafone UK
2022.10 - 2026.07
Project Manager
Vodafone UK
2013.04 - 2022.09
Project Manager
Cable & Wireless Worldwide
2011.08 - 2013.03
Customer Project Manager
NetDev Ltd
2010.01 - 2011.06
Business Owner / Customer Project
Bright Sparks Electrics
2002.11 - 2009.11
Project Manager
Ericsson Australia Pty Ltd
2001.04 - 2001.12
Project Manager
Ericsson Australia Pty Ltd
2000.10 - 2001.04
Project Manager
Telstra
1999.10 - 2000.10
Project Manager
Ericsson Australia Pty Ltd
1998.01 - 1999.10
Project Manager
Ericsson Australia Pty Ltd
1997.01 - 1998.01
Software Test Engineer
Ericsson Australia Pty Ltd
1995.12 - 1996.12
Software Test Engineer
Ericsson UK Ltd
1992.09 - 1995.12
ONC - Electrical & Electronic Engineering
Ayr College
1 1986 - 1 1987
Beng (HONS) - Electronic and Communication Engineering
Edinburgh Napier University
1 1987 - 1 1992