Alan Newman

 Salisbury, UK • - • - • linkedin.com Alan Newman SC Cleared Senior Project/Programme Manager Professional summary SC Cleared Senior Project/Programme Manager with 10+ years’ experience delivering complex, multimillion-pound initiatives across public, defence, and charity sectors. Proven track record in project turnaround, procurement, and strategic governance. Skilled in resolving critical delivery issues, leading cross-functional teams, and driving operational efficiency. Passionate about enabling successful change and innovation through structured, stakeholder-focused delivery. Employment history Senior Project Manager (Contract) - Aug 2023 - Present Defence Science Technology Laboratory (DSTL) Direct and deliver multiple complex defence projects, ensuring timely delivery and budget compliance. Manage multiple work packages and overall strategic direction for a enterprise level, ~£400million digital, data, AI, and business transformation programme. Supervise multimillion-pound procurements and international collaborations including with the US Department of Defence. Resolved legacy billing discrepancies and realigned project priorities, improving cost control and delivery focus. Oversaw a measurable increase in stakeholder satisfaction on multiple projects when taking over. Manage planning and delivery of governance processes and reporting for a variety of senior stakeholders including Directors, C-suite, and international partners. Programme Manager - Jan 2021 - Aug 2023 Office for National Statistics (ONS) Oversaw 80+ projects with £15–20M budget, aiding key government initiatives including the National Census and Covid Infection Survey. Created governance frameworks for cross-governmental, Director level, review boards. During cross-organisation cuts, secured funding for high-impact projects by advocating for, and shaping, directorate priorities. Designed front door process to streamline change control, requirement analysis, and benefit realisation. Senior Requirements Project Manager - Mar 2019 - Jan 2021 Public Health England (PHE) Led a team managing 11,000+ requirements for a major science campus relocation project. Identified and resolved historical errors in planning, saving £10million+ in corrective costs. Improved stakeholder engagement with a new requirements database and communication plan. Ensured project alignment with user needs and goals by standing up working groups and additional governance lines. Assistant Research Manager/Project Manager - Aug 2016 - Mar 2019 University of Southampton Project Managed funding application reviews for National Institute of Health Research, from submission to board consideration. Enhancing board efficiency and clarity by implementing shared processes and Microsoft Project. Summarised research proposals, aiding senior decisions with clear, concise insights. Introduced application tracking, boosting transparency and operational effectiveness. Information and Training Officer - Sep 2014 - Aug 2016 The Wellcome Trust, London Advised global academic and public sector applicants on research proposals and eligibility. Enhanced funding systems by introducing new processes and greater transparency. Developed and delivered training on grants eligibility and a new application system for 600+ staff. Project Managed the implementation of SharePoint, improving access for all staff. Led on the implementation of new funding schemes and process design. Education BSc (Hons) Pharmacology Sep 2011 – Jul 2014 Kingston University Courses MSP Foundation & Practitioner Managing Successful Programmes Agile Foundation & Practitioner PRINCE2 Project Management Qualification (PMQ) APM Foundation in Contract Management Government Commercial College Developing Effective Training Techniques Hemley Fraser London Home Office Ethics and Legislation in Animal Research Royal Veterinary College Key Skills Programme & Project Management Stakeholder Engagement Risk & Issue Management Project Turnaround Budget & Procurement Agile & Waterfall Governance & Compliance Change Management Strategic Planning Team and Programme Leadership