Gregory Robins
PMO
Dublin
Summary
Experienced programme and project manager with a track record of delivering successful projects and services across diverse sectors including manufacturing, insurance, banking, government, telecommunications, and small business sectors. Strong ICT background spanning cloud computing, software development, networking, telecoms, and manufacturing. Expertise in prioritising and delivering business-aligned project benefits, protecting project team focus and well-being, and serving as a servant leader to cross-functional teams and stakeholders. Proven ability to manage project management offices, portfolios, programmes, projects, releases, bids/tenders, and service delivery.
Diligent PMO Manager with robust background in managing Project Management processes and tooling. Proven ability to streamline processes and enhance project delivery through strategic planning and resource optimisation. Demonstrated skills in cross-functional team leadership and risk management.
Overview
25
25
years of professional experience
Work History
PMO Manager, New Product Introduction
Jabil
06.2024 - 01.2025
- Led NPI customer engagement for changes and new cloud computing servers and racks
- Planned, tracked, and reported multiple NPI projects
- Drove continuous improvements and optimised NPI processes using Lean practices
- Hired and managed NPI project managers
- Standardised project tools and processes, aligning with Jabil global PMO
- Provided management reporting, KPIs, and quarterly business reviews
Service Delivery Manager, Tech Security
Three Ireland
08.2023 - 04.2024
- Supported the CISO and Tech Security Manager in optimising workflows and processes for a team of 7 security experts
- Developed workflows and processes, coached Agile practices
- Engaged with PMO, tracked security projects
- Ensured compliance with Group and Irish security policies
Contract Programme Manager, Business Transformation
Vodafone
01.2022 - 03.2023
- Led business readiness for the new Equinox billing system (860k subscribers)
- Managed the national 3G Switch-off project
- Coached team practices, communications, and processes for the Business Transformation team of 12
Freelance Project Manager
HJ Ward Solicitors
07.2021 - 08.2021
- Developed project plan for tender to the Irish National Roads Authority
- Created Bid Management project process using BPMN
Program Manager, Cloud Delivery Strategy
Guidewire Software
10.2019 - 03.2021
- Managed portfolio Guidewire add-ons, integrations, and 3rd party vendor solutions for cloud product migrations
- Coordinated CDS backlogs, workshops, and sprint ceremonies for 7 workstreams (30-40 experts)
- Improved cloud standards alignment with documentation content management
- Recruited and managed CDS team members
Senior Project Manager, Upgrades
Guidewire Software
09.2017 - 09.2019
- Conceptualised a new Agile delivery model for upgrades
- Led the development and test team upgrading a large Canadian insurer’s claims system to the cloud (AWS)
- Led upgrades for a mid-sized US motor insurer's policy, billing, and claims systems
- Mentor for Guidewire Recognition Of Women (GROW) program
Programme and Project Consultant
NTT Data, formerly Dell Services
06.2013 - 07.2017
- Contracted to Allied Irish Banks (AIB):
- Introduced Agile techniques to the Cards division
- Release manager for Online Banking enhancements
- ITSM Change Management
Commercial Director
Carra Group
01.2009 - 12.2012
- Company Overview: Delivering Intelligent Transport Systems
- Delivering Intelligent Transport Systems
Account Director & Sales Manager
Eircom
01.2006 - 12.2009
- Company Overview: Government Markets
- Government Markets
Principal Consultant, Programme Manager, Account Manager
Fujitsu Consulting
01.2000 - 12.2006
Education
Lean Green Belt -
LOETB
PRINCE2 Practitioner -
Global Knowledge
PgDip Strategic Project Management -
Institute of Project Management
Certified Agile Scrum Master -
Scrum Alliance
PgDip International Sales -
DIT
Account Manager -
Fujitsu Account Management Academy
PgDip Software Development -
Open University
Manager’s Certificate -
ITSM V2
Macroscope Project Methodology -
Microsoft Certified Trainer -
Novell Certified Engineer and Trainer -
Diploma in Microprocessor Programming -
Skills
- Project, Programme and PMO Management
- Release Management
- Service Delivery Management via ITIL
- Multi-Vendor Collaboration
- Scrum Master
- Waterfall SDLC, Agile SDLC
- DevOps
- Bid/Tender Management
- Hiring and People Management
- Process Design
- Project Tooling
- New Product Introduction
- Data Centre Infrastructure
- Software Development
- Quantitative Risk Analysis
- Lean
- Business Analysis
- Test Management
- Technical Writing
- Website Setup, Ecommerce and Digital Marketing
- Data Analysis and Visualisation for Dashboards
- KPI and RKO Analysis, Development and Tracking
Previous Roles
- Commercial Director, Carra Group, 2009-2012
- Account Director & Sales Manager, Government Markets, Eircom, 2006-2009
- Principal Consultant, Programme Manager, Account Manager, Fujitsu Consulting, 2000-2006
Education Highlights
- Lean Green Belt, LOETB
- PRINCE2 Practitioner, Global Knowledge
- PgDip Strategic Project Management, Institute of Project Management
- Certified Agile Scrum Master, Scrum Alliance
- PgDip International Sales, DIT
- Account Manager, Fujitsu Account Management Academy
- PgDip Software Development, Open University
- Manager’s Certificate ITSM V2
- Macroscope Project Methodology
- Microsoft Certified Trainer
- Novell Certified Engineer and Trainer
- Diploma in Microprocessor Programming
- Diploma in Data Communications
Hobbies and Interests
- Project Management Method development and publishing
- Member of Lusk Athletic Club and Irish Mountain Running Association
- RYA Yachtmaster Coastal Skipper: Sailing own boat moored in Carlingford Marina, Med sailing
Skills
Portfolio, Programme, Project, Release, Bid/Tender, and Service Delivery Management, Strategic Business Alignment and Project Prioritisation, Multi-Vendor Collaboration, Release Management, Scrum Master, Waterfall, and Agile SDLC, DevOps, ITIL, Service Delivery Management, Hiring, People Management, Process Design, Project Tooling, New Product Introduction, Data Centre Infrastructure, Software Development, Quantitative Risk Analysis (Cybersecurity), Lean, Business Analysis, Process Design, Scrum Master, Test Management, Technical Writing, Sales Management, Commercial Management, Coaching, Project Tooling, Website setup and Ecommerce, CRM, Digital Marketing, SEO, Data Analysis, Visualisation for Dashboards and KPIs, IT Systems and Platforms (AWS, Salesforce.com)
Timeline
PMO Manager, New Product Introduction
Jabil
06.2024 - 01.2025
Service Delivery Manager, Tech Security
Three Ireland
08.2023 - 04.2024
Contract Programme Manager, Business Transformation
Vodafone
01.2022 - 03.2023
Freelance Project Manager
HJ Ward Solicitors
07.2021 - 08.2021
Program Manager, Cloud Delivery Strategy
Guidewire Software
10.2019 - 03.2021
Senior Project Manager, Upgrades
Guidewire Software
09.2017 - 09.2019
Programme and Project Consultant
NTT Data, formerly Dell Services
06.2013 - 07.2017
Commercial Director
Carra Group
01.2009 - 12.2012
Account Director & Sales Manager
Eircom
01.2006 - 12.2009
Principal Consultant, Programme Manager, Account Manager
Fujitsu Consulting
01.2000 - 12.2006
PRINCE2 Practitioner -
Global Knowledge
PgDip Strategic Project Management -
Institute of Project Management
Certified Agile Scrum Master -
Scrum Alliance
PgDip International Sales -
DIT
Account Manager -
Fujitsu Account Management Academy
PgDip Software Development -
Open University
Manager’s Certificate -
ITSM V2
Microsoft Certified Trainer -
Novell Certified Engineer and Trainer -
Diploma in Microprocessor Programming -
Lean Green Belt -
LOETB
Macroscope Project Methodology -
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