Ian Priestley
Bedford,Bedfordshire
Summary
Results-driven Senior Banking Project & Programme Manager with two decades of global experience in various banking and global banking software organisations. Proven leadership in cross-functional teams and 3rd parties to ensure timely, within-budget, and high-quality deliveries while managing risks.
Motivational leader and communicator with a successful track record across diverse project environments. Seeks change opportunities, leveraging technologies and improved methods to surpass targets.
Passionate about Waterfall and Agile methodologies, enhancing customer service, driving business growth, and achieving cost reductions. Prefers challenging roles to harness interpersonal skills and problem-solving. Committed to leveraging expertise to drive banking transformation.
Specialist implementation knowledge and experience in conventional and Islamic banking systems, with a keen interest in Core Banking System technologies, bank lending, payments systems, and digital transformation.
Overview
2026
2026
years of professional experience
2010
2010
years of post-secondary education
Work history
Director
Brambles Patch Consulting Limited
Bedford
07.2008 - Current
- Established new company providing contract IT banking consultancy services.
- Managed projects for global banking and business clients, including Qatar National Bank (Doha), establishing x5 new bank/branches in QNB Oman (Muscat) and a parallel project in QNB Sudan (Khartoum).
- Ran successful corporate Business Recovery, directing 110 projects and introducing Agile methods at Drive Software Services Ltd, Stevenage, returning the business to profitability.
- Over 2.5 years, delivered three complex annual payment projects for HSBC Global Bank, Canary Wharf, London, with Systar.
- Co-established Biotech/Pharma consultancy and served as Project Director supplying Angel Finance and Venture Capital expertise.
Senior Implementation Manager / Banking SME & Lead Consultant
Misys plc
Slough & Paddington, London, Slough
01.2000 - 05.2008
- Led over 100 global banking IT implementation projects, including new systems, upgrades, and enhancements.
- Provided banking consultancy and project management at Misys, supporting Equation and Midas solutions.
- Developed project plans to achieve business objectives using Waterfall and Agile methods.
- Delivered banking IT solutions for improved operational performance. Successfully project managed/delivered a 3-year Islamic Banking project, making Al-Rayan Bank the first Islamic Bank in the UK and Europe.
- Led cross-functional teams and conducted regular progress reviews. Analysed project risks and aligned strategies with business goals.
- Managed project timelines and enhanced stakeholder relationships. Evaluated post-implementation feedback for continuous improvement and streamlined processes.
- Ensured quality standards were met from project inception to completion.
Project Manager/ UK & European Banking Manager
Unisys (UK & Europe) Limited
Milton Keynes & Watford
01.1998 - 12.1999
- Joined as Banking Specialist, working in Commercial Banking Practice
- Supporting FBA Urbis, banking solution - responsible for all aspects of client-facing implementation project management, including team leadership issues.
- Led design, development and testing - two critical development areas in twin bank project in Lund, Sweden, Arrears and Collaterals, in 2-year implementation project.
- Successfully took both new modules Live.
- Co-wrote a rules based Anti-Money Laundering application.
Retail Banking Consultant
Fiserv (Europe) Ltd
Heathrow, London
01.1996 - 12.1997
- Appointed to newly-created role in December 1995, as Retail Banking Consultant
- Supported implementation project consultancy & delivery of Fiserv ICBS retail banking solution to UK & European clients.
- Developed strong working relationships with clients, communicating clearly with both technical and non-technical stakeholders.
- Worked closely and successfully with research analysts, project managers and other consultants to improve client outcomes.
- Developed new business opportunities to expand market share.
- Enhanced client relationships with effective communication strategies.
- Identified client needs, developed and implemented solutions, advising on outcomes.
Senior Manager
Lloyds Bank PLC
Various UK Locations
- 12.1995
- Joined Lloyds Bank as Management Development candidate
- Trained in increasingly senior roles, moving between branches.
- Achieved first management role in Thames Valley & South Midlands Regional Office.
- Worked as Senior Manager, Milton Keynes cluster, responsible for x7 branches & 150+ staff, before moving to manage Harpenden Branch Bank/Commercial Business Centre.
- Mentored junior managers, fostering culture of continuous learning.
- Drove change management initiatives to enhance organisational agility.
- Enhanced team performance with regular coaching and feedback sessions.
Education
Online Course - Business Transformation - Business Transformation using BTM2
CXO Transform
Online 01.2018 - 12.2018
Master of Business Administration (MBA) - Business
Open University, UK
Milton Keynes07.2006
Post Graduate IT Diploma - Computing for Commerce and Industry
Open University
Milton Keynes, UK 06.2002 - 06.2004
Associate of Institute of Bankers Award - Banking
Institute of Bankers (now Chartered Institute of Bankers)
London, UKSkills
- Banking - Retail (Personal & Corporate, Commercial & Private banking)
- Project/Programme Management
- Digital Transformation/Innovation
- Risk Management/Analysis
- Leadership & Teamwork
- Communication
- Adaptability/Flexibility
- Creativity
- Traditional (Waterfall) Agile (Scrum & Kanban)
- Budget/Financial Management
- Problem Solving
Timeline
Online Course - Business Transformation - Business Transformation using BTM2
CXO Transform
01.2018 - 12.2018
Director
Brambles Patch Consulting Limited
07.2008 - Current
Post Graduate IT Diploma - Computing for Commerce and Industry
Open University
06.2002 - 06.2004
Senior Implementation Manager / Banking SME & Lead Consultant
Misys plc
01.2000 - 05.2008
Project Manager/ UK & European Banking Manager
Unisys (UK & Europe) Limited
01.1998 - 12.1999
Retail Banking Consultant
Fiserv (Europe) Ltd
01.1996 - 12.1997
Senior Manager
Lloyds Bank PLC
- 12.1995
Master of Business Administration (MBA) - Business
Open University, UK
Associate of Institute of Bankers Award - Banking
Institute of Bankers (now Chartered Institute of Bankers)
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