Marc Jackson

M a r c J a ck so n Project Management | Strategy | Leadership | PMO -+44 - +27 - London / Johannesburg marc11jackson/ EDUCATION EXECUTIVE SUMMARY An inspiring and dynamic professional with disparate industry experience and an innate ability to build relationships with stakeholders. I am committed to continuous improvement across all areas of business, including process, strategy, change management, budget management, tenders, programming, and project management. Adept at boosting employee performance through coaching and development, utilizing astute strategic analysis skills to devise high-performing approaches to staff improvement. Currently seeking a consultant or remote opportunity to guide a business, utilising my leadership skills, strategic approach, and commercial acumen. Able to work in the UK, South Africa, or remotely. PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE Head of Projects Sub-Saharan Africa | JCDecaux Africa Pty | Jul 2019 – Jan 2021 Bachelor of Science Construction Management University of Brighton Achievements   2007  CORE COMPETENCIES Leadership Project Management Culture Improvement Strategic Development Communication Contract Management Programming Process Improvement PMO function creation and establishment (South Africa). Restructured inter-departmental processes under a quality management system including project stages, stage gates, new and revised documentation, and electronic sign off from project level to C suite level (Sub-Saharan Africa). Built commercial acumen through improved CapEx control processes and financial reporting. Responsibilities      Delivery of all construction and process improvement projects from concept to completion across the Sub-Saharan region and Nigeria, spanning 15 countries. Manager of a team of eight project managers, engineers, asset inspectors, and administrators. Contract management with suppliers, designers, and contractors. Programme management, monitoring and communication. Health, safety & environmental management, and improvements. PMO Manager / Senior Project Manager | JCDecaux UK Ltd | Apr 2016 – Jul 2019 AWARDS Daily DOOH Awards: Best Original Digital Billboard 2018 The Kensington Achievements    Headed the delivery of The Kensington – Project value £6.3m. Key contributor in the introduction of a PMO function (UK). Restructured inter-departmental processes under a quality management system including project stages, stage gates, new and revised documentation, and electronic sign off from project level to C suite level (UK). Responsibilities Daily DOOH Awards: Best Original Digital Billboard 2016   Wandsworth Roundabout   Managed a team of three project managers and a projects coordinator. Controlled project budgets, tenders, contract negotiations, and variations on projects ranging from £50k to £6.3m. Main representative for the business at a project level for all matters including programming, planning, design, appointments & contracts, site matters, fabrication, construction activities, finances & handover. Delivered up to £17m in annual CapEx projects throughout London. M a r c J a ck so n Project Management | Strategy | Leadership | PMO QUALIFICATIONS Professional Diploma in Coaching Shaw Academy 2021 3-day Introduction to SketchUp KLC School of Design 2019 PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE CONTINUED Project Engineer | JCDecaux | May 2014 – Apr 2016 Achievements      Responsibilities  IOSH JCDecaux UK Ltd 2018 Prince2 Foundation Axelos 2015 CDM Regulations 2015 JCDecaux UK Ltd 2015 Delivery of Old Street Roundabout – Project value £1.3m. Headed the delivery of Rosslyn Park – Project value £1.1m. Delivered Wandsworth Roundabout digital conversion – Project value £1.9m. Oversaw The A40 Digital Tower – Project value £1.85m. Successfully expanded pool of contractor resource to meet the growth of the Large Format CapEx demand through 2015-16. Oversaw the full project life cycle of numerous individual projects from conception to completion. Delivery (Operations) Manager | CBS Outdoor | Nov 2009 – May 2014 Achievements     Created a centralised management database, subsequently adopted nationwide. Coordinated re-shaping of Operations in support of posting performance. Successful execution of the 2012 Olympic and Paralympic Games in cooperation with LOCOG as the nominated official outdoor advertising services provider. Initiation and testing of an advertising frame product re-design. Estimated to save the company £40,000 of maintenance fees per year. Responsibilities    Manager of contractors posting bus advertising campaigns throughout London. Creative contributor towards the design and install of full wrap London buses. Managed cost, quality, programme, as well as posting and maintenance issues. Assistant Project Manager | Ardmore Construction | Sep 2007 – Mar 2009 Working at Height Theory & Practical HSS OMC 2014 HS&E for Managers (CPCS) Achievements     Delivery of small-scale refurbishment project and managed construction programme. Coordination of a prefabricated bathroom pod construction process to a just-in-time delivery schedule for a 200-room hotel. Handover of the Ramada Heathrow Hotel project on time and within budget. NHBC Pride in the Job Quality Award for Bramshott Place Village. Responsibilities CSCS  2014    My first post-graduate role where I gained vital experience in the construction industry working for a Principal Contractor. On site contact for all construction activity. Assisted on £14m Heathrow hotel from demolition of existing building to handover. Assisted on Phase 1 of a £25m retirement village development in Hampshire.