Jeffrey McGuinness
Middleton-in-Teesdale,County Durham
Summary
Accomplished project management professional with extensive expertise in project lifecycle management, stakeholder identification and management, and communications management. Proficient in requirements gathering, scope management, and integrated project scheduling using MS Project. Demonstrates strong capabilities in risk and change management, cost control, and benefits realisation. Adept at employing critical path analysis and earned value management to ensure successful project delivery. Committed to leveraging skills in Office 365 and advanced planning techniques to drive organisational success.
Overview
39
39
years of professional experience
11
11
years of post-secondary education
Work history
Full Time Employee
London Stock Exchange Group
London
2023.01 - 2025.09
- Delivered transformational technology programmes within leading financial services firm.
- Managed projects related to LSEG's merger, acquisition, and divestment activities.
- Oversaw significant business changes in people, technology, and processes due to mergers and acquisitions.
- Supported teams in revitalising struggling programmes and projects.
- Adapted to fast-paced environment characterised by constant transformational change.
Contractor
London Stock Exchange Group
London
2022.01 - 2023.01
- Managed multiple technology projects aligned with LSEG's merger, acquisition, and divestment activities.
- Delivered three concurrent high-profile projects, all meeting strict completion deadlines.
- Executed two cyber-related projects focused on identity and access management.
- Oversaw a finance technology project to enhance financial operations.
Project Manager
Babcock International Ltd
Plymouth, Devon
2020.11 - 2022.01
- Executed infrastructure and equipment upgrade projects at Devonport Royal Dockyard, valued between £7.5 million and £12.5 million over three years.
- Finalised and obtained approval for Programme Management Plan, detailing time and cost schedules.
- Initiated setup for first tranche of upgrade projects at site.
Founder
p3 elemental ltd
2019.10 - 2020.11
- Delivered specialist project and programme management support to enhance operational efficiency.
- Explored diverse business opportunities, including development of project management courses.
- Assisted in digitisation and automation of processes to streamline operations.
- Temporarily halted projects due to COVID-19 pandemic.
Sabbatical
Time away from work
2018.10 - 2019.09
- Worked on my house and set up my own company (p3 elemental ltd) focussing on project and programme management support.
Project Manager
Hyground Consulting
London
2017.09 - 2018.09
- Established connections between consulting and solution development to achieve agreed outputs.
- Managed and monitored projects to ensure compliance with established parameters.
- Collaborated with clients including Mace, Invesco, RMS, and UFC to deliver tailored solutions.
Business Support Manager
SPS UK Ltd
2008.04 - 2017.08
- Involved in the implementation of service delivery contracts with new clients and the management of strategically important internal projects delivering strategic business change.
- Worked for clients including – Addleshaw Goddard LLP, Plexus Law, Sky, Capital One, Arup, Marks & Spencer, Bank of New York Mellon, Nationwide, Co-op, State Street Bank, NBC Universal and News International.
Contract Manager
Johnson Controls (Facilities Management) Ltd
2000.07 - 2008.03
- Managed procurement and renegotiation of third party supplier contracts across UK.
- Oversaw annual budget of £15 million to ensure fiscal responsibility.
Facilities Manager
Xerox and L'Oreal
London
1995.04 - 2000.05
- Oversee delivery of soft and hard facilities management services to client head office locations across UK.
Construction Manager
AMEC and Costain
1987.01 - 1995.03
- Spent eight years combining work with study to obtain professional qualifications as a Member of the Chartered Institute of Building.
Education
Project Professional Qualification (PPQ) - Project, Programme and Portfolio Management
Association for Project Management
Personal Study and On Line 2025.01 -
MSP (Managing Successful Programmes) Foundation - Programme Management
Axelos
Self Study and On Line 2020 - 2020.12
AgilePM Foundation - Agile Project Management
APMG
Self Study and On Line 2019.01 - 2019.12
Project Management Qualification - Project, Programme and Portfolio Management
Association for Project Management
Self Study and On Line 2018.01 - 2018.12
Project Management Qualification (PMQ) - Project, Programme and Portfolio Management
Association for Project Management
Self Study and On Line 2018.01 - 2018.12
Project Fundamentals Qualification (PFQ) - Project, Programme and Portfolio Management
Association for Project Management
Self Study and On Line 2018.01 - 2018.12
Registered Practitioner - Project Management
PRINCE2
Company In House 2011.01 - 2011.12
Degree in Construction Management - Construction Management
University of West London
London 1990.01 - 1993.12
BTEC HNC in Building Studies - Construction Management
Thames Valley College
Slough 1987.01 - 1990.12
BTEC OND in Engineering - Mechanical and Electrical Engineering
Uxbridge Technical College
Uxbridge, Hillingdon 1985.01 - 1987.12
Skills
- Project lifecycle management
- Stakeholder management
- Communication management
- Requirements management
- Scope control
- Product-based planning
- Integrated scheduling
- Monitoring and control
- Issue resolution
- Risk assessment
- Change control
- Cost management
- Reporting and reviews
- Handover processes
- Closure activities
- Benefits realization
- Scheduling software proficiency (MS Project)
- Office 365 applications
- Earned value analysis
- Precedence network analysis
- Critical path analysis
- Brainstorming techniques
- Workshop facilitation
Affiliations
- I am an avid collector of vinyl, covering funk-based soul from the early 1970's, and a hobbyist DJ at parties and my local pub's high days and holidays. I enjoy long walks with our energetic Cocker Spaniels. I've also volunteered as a local parish councillor. During the lockdown for the Coronavirus pandemic, I worked with some friends to set up an internet radio station to keep our local community connected. We did a 24 non-stop show to raise money for a charity connected to Derriford Hospitals ICU.
Timeline
Project Professional Qualification (PPQ) - Project, Programme and Portfolio Management
Association for Project Management
2025.01 -
Full Time Employee
London Stock Exchange Group
2023.01 - 2025.09
Contractor
London Stock Exchange Group
2022.01 - 2023.01
Project Manager
Babcock International Ltd
2020.11 - 2022.01
Founder
p3 elemental ltd
2019.10 - 2020.11
AgilePM Foundation - Agile Project Management
APMG
2019.01 - 2019.12
Sabbatical
Time away from work
2018.10 - 2019.09
Project Management Qualification - Project, Programme and Portfolio Management
Association for Project Management
2018.01 - 2018.12
Project Management Qualification (PMQ) - Project, Programme and Portfolio Management
Association for Project Management
2018.01 - 2018.12
Project Fundamentals Qualification (PFQ) - Project, Programme and Portfolio Management
Association for Project Management
2018.01 - 2018.12
Project Manager
Hyground Consulting
2017.09 - 2018.09
Registered Practitioner - Project Management
PRINCE2
2011.01 - 2011.12
Business Support Manager
SPS UK Ltd
2008.04 - 2017.08
Contract Manager
Johnson Controls (Facilities Management) Ltd
2000.07 - 2008.03
Facilities Manager
Xerox and L'Oreal
1995.04 - 2000.05
Degree in Construction Management - Construction Management
University of West London
1990.01 - 1993.12
BTEC HNC in Building Studies - Construction Management
Thames Valley College
1987.01 - 1990.12
Construction Manager
AMEC and Costain
1987.01 - 1995.03
BTEC OND in Engineering - Mechanical and Electrical Engineering
Uxbridge Technical College
1985.01 - 1987.12
MSP (Managing Successful Programmes) Foundation - Programme Management
Axelos
2020 - 2020.12