I am an exceptional professional who excels as both a knowledgeable leader and a dedicated problem solver. My 25 years of valuable expertise have equipped me to successfully drive project goals and outcomes. I have a keen attention to detail and extensive experience in coordinating projects, programs, and implementing improvements, making me an invaluable asset to any team. Meeting tight deadlines, capitalizing on business opportunities, and fostering a collaborative environment are some of my notable strengths. Additionally, my engaging and personable nature enables me to effectively manage key milestones and consistently deliver outstanding project management services.
Hi, I’m
Johnny Swain
Senior Project Manager / Business Consultant
Te Aro,NZ
Summary
Overview
35
years of professional experience
1
Certification
14
years of post-secondary education
Work History
Greenlight WorldwideWellington, New Zealand
08.2022 - 06.2023
Job overview
- Orange Business – SD-WAN Transformation Project, MFAT – Project Manager Delivery Lead / NZ Government BAU Project Manager to MFAT, MBIE, NZDF, DEF2, MPI, ENZ, and NZT
- Lead a significant NZ Government project to upgrade the Wide Area Network (WAN) for all the NZ Embassies and official posts worldwide (80 sites)
- Managing the successful delivery of Orange Business Software-Defined Wide Area Network (SD-WAN) solution to MFAT as the lead Customer
- Managing Requests for Changes, Risks, Issues, and Decisions, and reporting on the status and progress of the project, to the Customer
- Managing a global team of up to 30 staff with a budget of $1.8M
- Developed the Scope of Work for the Planning, Design, Implementation, and Close phases for the project
- Managed the commissioning of the Development environment for the SD-WAN solution, ensuring that all Test Cases were passed, and the project was authorised to proceed with the Pilot stage
- Managed the successful implementation of three Pilot sites and their migration to SD-WAN
- Ensured the project received Pilot sign-off and was authorised to proceed with the Implementation Phase
- Lead the delivery of several small projects on behalf of MFAT, MBIE, and DEF2 from start to finish consisting of upgrades to their existing Local Area Networks (LANs), globally.
TranspowerWellington, New Zealand
Senior Project Manager
09.2021 - 08.2022
Job overview
- Lead various internal business projects from start to finish with an overall project budget of $1.1M consisting of a team of up to 20 staff
- Managed strategic planning and implementation, procurement – RFPs, change management, resource allocation, and ensuring project progress with organisational goals
- Developing Various Business Cases and Investigation approval documentation.
Unify SolutionsWellington, New Zealand
Senior Project Manager
09.2020 - 08.2021
Job overview
- Lead the successful completion of the Department of Internal Affairs (DIA), RealMe Azure B2C cloud Solution with a budget of $4.5M, and a team of 12 consultants
- Managed strategic planning and implementation, change management, resource allocation, and ensuring project progress with organisational goals
- Continued targeting sales opportunities and securing additional commercial engagements with the DIA
- The Fresh Face Of Digital Government: RealMe Gets A Public Cloud Makeover – New Zealand News Centre (microsoft.com)
- Managing The Ministry of Education’s programme of Identity Management projects
- Nurturing relationships and harnessing the partnership approach to engagements
- Carrying out Pre-sales activities and securing additional commercial engagements
- Managing multiple Identity, Access, and Security Management projects across Australia and New Zealand.
Rio TintoPerth, Australia
Senior Project Manager
10.2019 - 02.2020
Job overview
- Effectively oversaw Rio Tinto Regional Mines LTE Remediation Project with a $6.4M budget and oversight of a Technical Writer and LTE Engineer
- Managed strategic planning and implementation, change management, resource allocation, and ensuring project progress with organisational goals
- Successfully managed deployment of LTE to a mine site, including business requirements auditing, scriptwriting, procurement process management, tender evaluations, development of complex project schedules/estimates, and development of capital funding submission.
Radlink CommunicationsPerth, Australia
Senior Project Manager / Business Consultant
10.2018 - 10.2019
Job overview
- Advancing throughout multiple positions of senior programme and project leadership for a telecommunications company
- Oversaw multiple telecom projects with the leadership of requirements gathering, strategic planning, change management, procurement and licensing site inspection and testing, and team performance management
- Conducted cost analysis and review, defined business requirements, and ensured proper documentation
- Created final design drawings, scope planning, solution design, and progress reports
- Selected products conducted a gap analysis and recommended software solutions
- Spearheaded multiple digital upgrades and implementation projects valued at over $1M, including effective communication systems deployment
- Drove business requirements and operational processes for Engine Service Desk Plus Enterprise project, including implementation of the system across Head Office, Brisbane, and Adelaide offices
- Created and managed a new department focused on Professional Services to focus on diversity mandates and the development of new revenue streams
- Transformed Support framework via ITIL v3, enabling increased services sales to numerous Tier 1 clients
- Overhauled a failing ERP system and managed a re-implementation with a $1M budget.
Radlink CommunicationsPerth, WA
Business Engagement Lead
07.2016 - 09.2018
Job overview
- Created a new Professional Services business unit, including leadership of special projects, identification of new revenue streams, and presale engagements with new clients
- Championed multimillion-dollar revenue increases for FY 2017, 2018, and 2019
- Successfully led design changes for a Mobility Solutions Programme of Work for the Vehicle Management System for Heavy Vehicle Fleet.
Radlink CommunicationsPerth, WA
Business Consultant
01.2016 - 06.2016
Job overview
- Led business review of current support model and procedures to provide external client support, including requirements gathering, redesign of a new Managed Services (MS) Model to ITIL v3, and design of new systems.
Radlink CommunicationsPerth, WA
Senior Project Manager
02.2015 - 12.2015
Job overview
- Managed development and deployment of ERP system (Greentree) as a leader in business process evaluation, requirements gathering, resource allocation, budgeting, and policy design
- Successfully deployed a new ERP system valued at $1M in collaboration with internal and external project team members
- Drove training and business enablement for over 140 team members, developed new policies, and ensured operational readiness for the Perth office.
BHPPerth, Australia
Change and Development Lead
01.2014 - 02.2015
Job overview
- Managed all aspects of feature development for TETRA Digital Radio System, new system configuration change management procedure, and individual voice data extraction policies
- Led development of contracts with preferred vendors, stakeholder engagement for Mines initiatives, and planned execution of mine vehicle fleet migration from Analogue to TETRA Digital Radio System
- Successfully developed new policies for Western Australian Iron Ore Mines, maintenance strategy for TETRA Digital Radio System, and Operational Readiness Support.
BHPPerth, WA
Senior Project Manager
01.2013 - 12.2013
Job overview
- Oversaw project management functions, including business case definition, requirements gathering, execution planning, and communication strategies
- Conducted root cause analysis, vendor assessment, and stakeholder engagement
- Drove the on-time and under-budget delivery of three multimillion-dollar standardisation projects.
ASG Group
Primavera Practice Manager
01.2012 - 01.2013
Job overview
Empire LTD
Programme Manager, IT Portfolio Manager
01.2011 - 01.2012
Job overview
Wood Group, Perth
Project Manager
01.2011 - 06.2011
Job overview
- IT Infrastructure/Applications/
Bankwest
Project Manager
01.2010 - 01.2011
Job overview
Western Power
Senior Maintenance Programme Planner
01.2009 - 01.2010
Job overview
Department of DefenceRockingham, WA
Programme Planning/Portfolio Management/Business Analyst/Process
01.2007 - 01.2009
Job overview
Royal New Zealand Navy
Weapons Engineering Officer
01.2000 - 01.2009
Job overview
Royal New Zealand Navy
Radio Fitter
01.1990 - 01.2000
Job overview
Royal New Zealand Navy, Zealand Navy
Weapons Electrical Mechanic, Programme Manager and Engineering
01.1988 - 01.1990
Job overview
- Prior experience in the Royal New, Manager with a 21-year career reaching the rank of Senior Lieutenant.
Education
Curtin University of TechnologyPerth, WA
Master of Business Leadership (MBL) from Business Leadership
06.2009 - Current
University Overview
Leader GroupPerth
Diploma in Project Management (PEMBOK) from Project Management
10.2007 - 10.2007
University Overview
Leader GroupPerth
Certificate IV in Project Management (PEMBOK) from Project Management
08.2007 - 08.2007
University Overview
Skills
- Quality Assurance
- Planning
- Microsoft Word
- Fluent in English
- Conflict Resolution
- Problem Resolution
- Relationship Building
- Written Communication
- Interpersonal Communication
- Supervision and Leadership
- Dependable and Responsible
- Organizational Skills
- Analytical and Critical Thinking
- Attention to Detail
- Flexible and Adaptable
- Decision-Making
- Teamwork and Collaboration
- Excellent Communication
- Self-Motivated
- Teambuilding
- Cultural Awareness
Certification
Diploma in Project Management (PMBOK) Leader Group, WA
Certificate IV in Project Management (PMBOK) Leader Group, WA
References
References
Referees
Two referees available as requested.Additional Information
Additional Information
- Professional Development , ICT Worker Health and Safety Induction V5; CIN: 120004; 30/08/2021; expires 30/08/2023 Working Safety from a Home Office; CIN: 120004; 30/08/2021; expires 30/08/2023 Anti-Discrimination, Harassment and Bullying; CIN: 120004; 26/08/2021; expires 26/08/2023
- Awards and Commendations , Who’s Who Professional of the Year (2016 to 2017) in recognition of 25 years of IT leadership.
Timeline
Greenlight Worldwide
08.2022 - 06.2023
Senior Project Manager
Transpower
09.2021 - 08.2022
Senior Project Manager
Unify Solutions
09.2020 - 08.2021
Senior Project Manager
Rio Tinto
10.2019 - 02.2020
Senior Project Manager / Business Consultant
Radlink Communications
10.2018 - 10.2019
Business Engagement Lead
Radlink Communications
07.2016 - 09.2018
Business Consultant
Radlink Communications
01.2016 - 06.2016
Senior Project Manager
Radlink Communications
02.2015 - 12.2015
Change and Development Lead
BHP
01.2014 - 02.2015
Senior Project Manager
BHP
01.2013 - 12.2013
Primavera Practice Manager
ASG Group
01.2012 - 01.2013
Programme Manager, IT Portfolio Manager
Empire LTD
01.2011 - 01.2012
Project Manager
Wood Group
01.2011 - 06.2011
Project Manager
Bankwest
01.2010 - 01.2011
Curtin University of Technology
Master of Business Leadership (MBL) from Business Leadership
06.2009 - Current
Senior Maintenance Programme Planner
Western Power
01.2009 - 01.2010
Leader Group
Diploma in Project Management (PEMBOK) from Project Management
10.2007 - 10.2007
Leader Group
Certificate IV in Project Management (PEMBOK) from Project Management
08.2007 - 08.2007
Programme Planning/Portfolio Management/Business Analyst/Process
Department of Defence
01.2007 - 01.2009
Weapons Engineering Officer
Royal New Zealand Navy
01.2000 - 01.2009
Radio Fitter
Royal New Zealand Navy
01.1990 - 01.2000
Weapons Electrical Mechanic, Programme Manager and Engineering
Royal New Zealand Navy, Zealand Navy
01.1988 - 01.1990
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