Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
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Career Highlights
Certification
Accomplishments
Affiliations
Civil Defence Community Volunteering
Tech Certifications
References
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Darryn Irving

Christchurch,CAN

Summary

Results-driven Senior Project Manager known for high productivity and efficient task completion. Specialised in strategic planning, risk management, and team leadership. Excel in negotiation, communication, and problem-solving to deliver projects on time and within budget. Committed to fostering collaboration and driving project success with a focus on continuous improvement.

Overview

2
2
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Senior Project Manager

AgResearch
Lincoln, Canterbury
01.2024 - 09.2025

Managed the delivery of Technology Workstream and BIP Programme Management at AgResearch in Lincoln, Canterbury focusing on reviewing Programme and Project Management Systems options and implementing change management strategies.

Designed and implemented Azure DevOps using the Kanban system for improved project management.

Continuous Improvements Project Manager

Alliance Group Ltd
Christchurch, Canterbury
08.2023 - 10.2024

In my role as a Continuous Improvement Project Manager at Alliance Group Limited, I spearheaded projects to enhance the foundation ERP system, focusing on Finance, Project Order Management, Purchase Order Approval, and Order to Cash modules.

  • By taking ownership of Azure DevOps and designing Kanban workflows, I facilitated a more efficient and collaborative work environment.
  • Maintained project documentation as well as reports on project progress.
  • Coordinated closely with suppliers, vendors to ensure timely delivery of services, products related to the project.
  • Lead regular meetings with stakeholders to review project status updates.
  • Collaborated with other departments to ensure smooth operations within the organisation.

Education

Diploma in Project Management -

NZIM
Wellington

Kanban Management Professional -

Kanban University
International

Scrum Master -

Scrum Alliance
International

MSP Practitioner - Programme Management

APMG
International

PRINCE2 Practitioner -

APMG
International

Skills

  • Multi-project management
  • Excellent communication
  • Stakeholder relations
  • Cross-functional coordination
  • Problem-solving
  • Training and mentoring
  • Decision-making
  • Continuous improvement

Career Highlights

  • roles I liked

Certification

  • CIMS Level 2
  • CIMS Level 4

Accomplishments

  • MPI Award
  • Veteran work
  • Team Leader recognition

Affiliations

  • Flyfishing outdoories
  • Motorcycling
  • Camping

Civil Defence Community Volunteering

  • NZRT18
  • Chairmanship
  • FENZ

Tech Certifications

  • mous etc

References

References available upon request.

Timeline

Senior Project Manager

AgResearch
01.2024 - 09.2025

Continuous Improvements Project Manager

Alliance Group Ltd
08.2023 - 10.2024

Diploma in Project Management -

NZIM

Kanban Management Professional -

Kanban University

Scrum Master -

Scrum Alliance

MSP Practitioner - Programme Management

APMG

PRINCE2 Practitioner -

APMG
Darryn Irving