Michelle Holden
Barrow-in-Furness,Cumbria
Summary
A highly motivated and adaptable professional with a proven track record in project management, project controls and planning/scheduling. I bring enthusiasm and a results orientated approach to every challenge. Currently serving as the sole scheduler for BAE UK on the new international program AUKUS which is in its mobilisation phase. I possess strong communication and organizational skills enabling me to effectively manage complex tasks and deliver successful outcomes. I thrive in both collaborative and independent work environments, demonstrating initiative and a commitment to excellence in all endeavors. My background includes previous set up of new program experience with successful delivery. I have recently gained the PMDY/APM PMQ Qualification and have a University of Cumbria Qualification in Project Controls and Planning.
Overview
18
18
years of professional experience
Work history
Senior PM&C Professional - Planning Capability
BAE SYSTEMS
Barrow in Furness, Cumbria
05.2024 - Current
- Cross Boundary Integration dealing with foreign governments and counterparts setting up new program AUKUS
- Creation of P6 Australian Infrastructure Schedule and Australian Workforce Schedule
- Working on Level 3 build schedule, and enabling schedules linking these into schedules created in P6
- Stakeholder Management, Building relationships, liaising with directors, managers and colleagues in UK and Australia involving travel to Australia attending regular workshops both in UK and Australia
- Reporting and Managing progress and risks through Critical paths
- Involvement in development of Stakeholder Map
- Development of CMSP
- Alignment of scheduling methodology with Australian counterparts
- Use of various programmes including P6, Excel, SAP, Jira, Confluence and Powerpoint
- Organisation of Schedule working groups
- Creation and management of new schedules with various IPT's
- Data gathering
- Training and Mentoring Planning Apprentice
PM&C PROFESSIONAL - PLANNING CAPABILITY,
BAE Systems
Barrow in Furness, Cumbria
01.2021 - 05.2024
- Developing Level 4 engineering design plans for the Whole Boat Team and the Primary and Secondary Propulsion Team of a new Program SSNA
- Liaising with various stakeholders gathering information such as scope of work, WBS, OBS, Resources, Duration, Logic to ensure the plan is ready to baseline
- Co-ordinating with supply chain and build ensuring plan details such as dates align
- Managing changes of the plan through change control processes such as PMBCR’s
- Managing and reporting progress of the plan through P6 and Jira
- Use of toolsets such as Primavera P6, Jira, SAP and Confluence
- Co-ordinating with Project Managers, Engineers, other workstreams, suppliers to ensure any dependencies/interdependencies are captured and plans align.
- Attending regular meetings to discuss and mitigate any risks to the plan
- Training and mentoring a planning apprentice. Delegating work to them once I have trained them how to do it, approving their time off. Attending regular meetings with their tutor to update on their progress, weekly updates of behaviour matrix, aswell as ensuring they are booked onto all relevant training courses.
PROJECT CONTROLLER
BAE Systems
Barrow in Furness, Cumbria
09.2021 - 12.2022
- Worked as part of The Set Up Team on a new program SSNA which is in its design phase
- Managed and developed RAM, WBS, OBS structures and Document Configuration
- Created and managed Data Dictionary for new program capturing all work content and scope from every work stream lead
- Dealt with Risk Team regularly ensuring Risk data is up to date
- Worked with Governance Team regarding Governance and Quality of Documentation
- Facilitated meetings with Stakeholders regarding Baseline Artefacts Documentation and managed the Documents
- Change Management Process creation, creating PMBCR Documents dealing with any changes to the baseline of the project including budget, scope or structure, briefing out how to role out change management process creating packs to brief information on process of PMBCR.
- Arranged Work Permissioning Committee for each PI to report on next scope of work from each work stream. Working closely with the customer and stakeholders having weekly meetings with them to report on actions and progress ready for next WPC
- Creation of CAP Documents liasing with CAMS to populate and submit, facilitating meetings with stakeholders to discuss CAP document for each workstream
- Use of SAP
- Managed Employees Training and Licensing for their roles working with the function. Responsible for ensuring all CAMS were fully licensed and SQEP.
PRODUCT DEVELOPER
Wax Lyrical
Lindal in Furness, Cumbria
01.2020 - 01.2021
- Utilised CAD software to create accurate product models.
- Handled negotiations with vendors, achieved cost-effective deals.
- Implemented risk management plans whilst developing new products.
- Introduced sustainable materials in production, promoting eco-friendly practices.
- Designed, developed & project managed new products
- Responsible for running multiple projects with large contracts and orders for companies such as Tesco, John Lewis, Debenhams
- Facilitated meetings with colleagues throughout the business
- Developed good relationships with stakeholders such as suppliers and clients both in the UK and other various countries across the world.
- Sourced raw materials within a budget and input the cost of these to be downloaded in the BOM process
- Prepared and Calculated Quotes
- Use of Sage and File maker
- Managed the critical path to follow the Product Lifecycle Management
- Analysed and Mitigated risk on projects, facilitating meetings to enable this
- Prioritised contracts and projects
- Researched the market for trends, presented these to management
WAITING LIST CO-ORDINATOR,
NHS UK
Barrow in Furness, Cumbria
01.2017 - 01.2020
- Achieved smoother operations with meticulous record keeping.
- Streamlined appointment scheduling to minimise waiting times.
- Implemented new procedures that significantly reduced wait times.
- Organised regular team meetings for continuous improvement in services provided.
- Utilising data to identify and recommend improvements within the team to continually improve our service
CONSUMER LAW ADVISOR
Citizens Advice Bureau
Barrow in Furness, Cumbria
01.2012 - 01.2015
- Giving Consumer legal advice to clients over the telephone and email
- Inputting information accurately to pass on to trading standards
- Meeting target milestones
FINANCIAL ADVISOR (TEAM LEADER)
Agilysis
Barrow in Furness, Cumbria
01.2007 - 01.2008
- Trained in financial matters such as pensions, debt, mortgages and insurance
- Organised the team shift rota
- Dealt with team members leave including holidays and sick leave
- Dealt with development of team members, arranged relevant training, offered support
- Dealt with general public giving advice on various financial matters and signposting to correct organisations
Education
Courses Completed - P6 Awareness and Practitioner Online Course - ACECAM Training - EVM Module 1 and 2 - Time Sch
BAE SYSTEMS
Barrow in Furness, Cumbria 01.2023 -
Diploma of Higher Education - Project Controls
University of Cumbria
Carlisle 09.2023 - 09.2024
PMDY/PMQ - Project Management
APM
Barrow in Furness, Cumbria 10.2024 - 03.2025
GCSEs - English Literature, English language, Mathematics, Science, Geography, History, IT, Art,
Thorncliffe School
Barrow in Furness, Cumbria 09.1995 - 07.2000
Skills
- Ability to prioritise workload, manage multiple priorities and projects and plan accordingly
- Past and current experience of stakeholder management and cross boundary integration, working with various countries
- Experience in Project Management, Project Controls and Planning
- Clear, accurate and strong communication skills
- Ability to work under pressure and to deadlines
- Experience on set up of new program
- Ability to liaise and coordinate with various internal and external stakeholders/departments of all levels
- Experience of working as a team and by myself
- Experience in developing and coaching new employees
- Ability to input highly sensitive information accurately
- Proficient in use of P6, MSP, Microsoft Office, Excel, Powerpoint
- Experience of using SAP
Timeline
PMDY/PMQ - Project Management
APM
10.2024 - 03.2025
Senior PM&C Professional - Planning Capability
BAE SYSTEMS
05.2024 - Current
Diploma of Higher Education - Project Controls
University of Cumbria
09.2023 - 09.2024
Courses Completed - P6 Awareness and Practitioner Online Course - ACECAM Training - EVM Module 1 and 2 - Time Sch
BAE SYSTEMS
01.2023 -
PROJECT CONTROLLER
BAE Systems
09.2021 - 12.2022
PM&C PROFESSIONAL - PLANNING CAPABILITY,
BAE Systems
01.2021 - 05.2024
PRODUCT DEVELOPER
Wax Lyrical
01.2020 - 01.2021
WAITING LIST CO-ORDINATOR,
NHS UK
01.2017 - 01.2020
CONSUMER LAW ADVISOR
Citizens Advice Bureau
01.2012 - 01.2015
FINANCIAL ADVISOR (TEAM LEADER)
Agilysis
01.2007 - 01.2008
GCSEs - English Literature, English language, Mathematics, Science, Geography, History, IT, Art,
Thorncliffe School
09.1995 - 07.2000
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