Steve Hall

Steven Hall Profile Dynamic and results, oriented Senior Project Manager with over two decades of experience spearheading complex, multi-million-pound programmes across digital transformation, infrastructure, cloud, cybersecurity, and enterprise change. Trusted by FTSE100 and Fortune 500 companies to lead high-stakes initiatives across highly regulated sectors including retail, finance, telecoms, FMCG, healthcare, and the public sector. Adept at shaping programme strategy, aligning delivery with business goals, and galvanising high-performing cross-functional teams. Proficient in delivering through Agile, Waterfall, and Hybrid methodologies with a consistent track record of delivering outcomes that enhance operational resilience, reduce costs, and enable innovation. Security Clearance: Former DV (Developed Vetting) Clearance (expired) • Current DBS: Valid until Feb 2026 Certifications: PRINCE2 | PMP | Agile | ITIL v3 Foundation Areas of Expertise • Complex Programme & Portfolio Management • Agile & Waterfall Delivery Methodologies • Enterprise Infrastructure & Cloud Transformation • Network & Cyber Security Projects • Strategic Stakeholder Engagement (up to CEO) • Budget & Financial Governance • Business Change & Readiness • Risk, Dependency & Issue Management (RAID) • Service Transition & Support Planning • Contract & Vendor Negotiation • Global Team Leadership • Regulatory Compliance (PCI-DSS, GDPR, ISO27001) Career Experience World Wide Technology (WWT) – RemoteFebruary 2025 to June 2025 Senior Project Manager (Contract Role) Led multiple global, enterprise-scale infrastructure projects ranging from £10k to £5M, partnering with high-profile clients in finance, healthcare, and government. Oversaw the full lifecycle of LAN/WAN/Wi-Fi architecture builds, infrastructure deployments, and site rollouts across EMEA using both Agile and hybrid frameworks. • Acted as primary liaison to senior stakeholders, translating strategic objectives into deliverable technical roadmaps. • Managed geographically dispersed teams through full delivery lifecycle: discovery, design, build, UAT, go-live, and BAU handover. • Applied disciplined governance using PMI/Agile practices, improving velocity and on-time delivery across programmes. Key Achievements: • Delivered high-impact programmes with zero business disruption. • Drove repeat business through outstanding customer engagement and trust • Working directly with end client to ensure their vision and outcome was achieved Kellogg’s / Kellanova, Manchester – Media CitySeptember 2023 to December 2024 Senior Project Manager – Infrastructure (Contract Role) As a Senior Project Manager within the Technology Team at Kellogg (now Kellanova), I was responsible for delivering multiple high-impact projects across the UK and Europe. My role encompassed project planning, financial management, resource allocation, and stakeholder engagement, ensuring seamless execution and alignment with business objectives. Key projects included: • Network End-of-Life initiative • Construction and upgrade of a new European Distribution Centre • Rollout of a high-speed production line at a key plant • Deployment of AI technology in collaboration with machine learning (ML) and data science (DS) teams • Smartphone implementation and essential software deployment • Migration from Kellogg’s to Kellanova across Europe I collaborated closely with industry partners such as Computacenter and Insight to ensure projects were delivered on time, within scope, and on budget. All initiatives followed structured methodologies, including testing, quality assurance, business transition, and project closure, ensuring operational readiness and long-term success. Key Achievements: • Led infrastructure and business projects across the UK and Europe, reporting to CIO-level stakeholders. • Partnered with global teams to review Statements of Work (SoW), build plans, and negotiate commercial terms and cost savings. • Managed cross-functional teams to define and execute implementation strategies, including risk management, stakeholder engagement, infrastructure oversight, service transition, and business readiness. • Bridged the gap between AI project stakeholders, collaborating with ML, DS, and data engineers to drive AI deployments across key plants in Europe and the US. • Coordinated with technology and external partners to develop, approve, and execute detailed delivery plans, including hardware implementation. • Owned financial management, including business case development, funding support, full budget oversight, purchase orders (POs), and goods receipts (GRs). • Attended senior management meetings and provided detailed reports for internal and external leadership. • Ensured all projects adhered to the Gates Process, incorporating Systems Integration (SI) and runbooks for structured execution. Morrisons, BradfordJuly 2022 to September 2023 Senior Project Manager – Network / Security (Contract Role) As a Senior Project Manager within the Technology Team at Morrisons, I played a key role in delivering critical projects as part of the Security Programme. My responsibilities encompassed planning, managing, and executing major security initiatives while working closely with the Enterprise Planning team to implement security solutions aligned with Morrisons' broader security strategy. Projects adhered to ITIL processes and frameworks to ensure structured and efficient delivery. I successfully led multiple high-impact projects, including Deception Technologies, Secure File Transfer Solutions, Network Access Control (NAC), Cloud Proxy Solutions, and Data Loss Prevention Solutions. Additionally, I collaborated with industry-leading partners such as Palo Alto, Softcat, TCS, and Vodafone, ensuring seamless project execution within defined timelines, budgets, and designs, leading to successful implementations and high stakeholder satisfaction. Key Achievements: • Led planning, budgeting, and delivery of security projects in collaboration with the Enterprise Planning team. • Negotiated Statements of Work (SoW) and commercial terms with internal teams to optimize cost savings while ensuring ITIL-aligned delivery. • Managed a cross-functional team, overseeing implementation strategy, risk and issue management, stakeholder engagement, resource allocation, service transition, infrastructure, and business readiness. • Coordinated with technology teams and external partners to develop, approve, and execute detailed project plans. • Oversaw financial aspects, including developing business cases to secure project funding. • Led planning and execution of cutover and back-out rehearsals to ensure smooth implementation. • Provided detailed management reports for internal and external stakeholders, ensuring transparency and alignment with business objectives. Microsoft (Nomura - Client) - RemoteMarch 2022 to May 2022 Senior Project Manager (Contract Role) Worked on a short-term contract with Microsoft within the Modern Workplace domain, focusing on enterprise-level enhancements to Microsoft Office 365 and its associated technologies. My primary client was Nomura, where I collaborated with Programme Directors from both Microsoft and Nomura to drive the successful implementation of Office 365, including Microsoft Teams, supported by Fujitsu as the delivery partner. Nomura required several core applications to be seamlessly integrated with Microsoft Teams and Exchange Online, ensuring smooth adoption and operational efficiency. The project adhered to the ITIL framework for governance and key delivery phases. Key Achievements: • Managed resource allocation, meetings, and project plans for Office 365 application integration, ensuring milestone achievement. • Coordinated with project leads to develop and maintain an aligned Programme Plan. • Attended Change Advisory Boards (CABs) to secure project-related approvals within required timeframes. • Ensured all documentation was signed off per the Statement of Work (SoW) to facilitate milestone payments. • Represented the project in client meetings, collaborating with the account manager and leading discussions as required. • Owned and maintained the programme/project RAID log, ensuring all risks, actions, issues, and decisions were tracked effectively. • Attended senior management meetings, providing detailed reports for both internal and external stakeholders. Mkodo, Newcastle & LondonDecember 2021 to February 2022 Senior Project Manager (Contract Role) Reporting directly to the Head of Digital Delivery and the Head of PMO in this short-term contract, I was responsible for planning and coordinating two projects for different clients, ensuring successful platform development by dedicated teams. I worked closely with clients to gather requirements, assess their impact on project timelines, and provide strategic feedback. Additionally, I maintained strong client relationships and identified potential new business opportunities, keeping senior management informed. I monitored sprint progress against the project plan, delivering detailed reports on key metrics such as milestones, processes, delivery timelines, and production releases for both iOS and Android platforms. Key Achievements: • Delivered time-sensitive digital platforms under tight Agile sprints. • Improved client satisfaction and account development through proactive engagement. GL Education, Houghton Le SpringAugust 2021 to December 2021 Senior Project Manager (Contract Role) In this role, I played a key part in the planning and development of the new TestWise platform, which supports schools in over 100 countries. I worked closely with leadership to ensure the successful execution of the project, aligning deliverables with strategic goals. I monitored sprint progress against the project plan, producing detailed reports on critical metrics such as milestones, processes, and delivery timelines. The development process was ITIL-driven, ensuring structured service implementation. Additionally, I provided weekly reports to the CIO, Senior Management Team (SMT), and key business stakeholders, enabling data-driven decision-making and driving organisational change. Key Achievements: • Streamlined sprint planning and delivery across multiple agile teams. • Enhanced visibility and reporting to support strategic decision-making. • Supported organisational change by aligning development and testing processes with business goals. Tesco plc, Welwyn Garden CityApril 2012 to April 2021 Programme / Senior Project Manager (Contract Role – Renewed Several times) Delivered major global network and security programmes including ForeScout NAC deployment, PCI-compliant upgrades, and data centre consolidation. Key Achievements: • Deployed global NAC solution to hundreds of thousands of endpoints on schedule. • Achieved £850K in annual savings by closing a data centre and virtualising infrastructure. • Finalist in the 2013 BCS Data Centre Awards for programme leadership. • Transitioned network services offshore and improved service quality through targeted hiring. Technical Proficiencies Applications: MS Office (including Office 365) VMWare, VDI, Citrix (including XEN), SCCM, SharePoint, ForeScout, BMC Helix (ITSM), JIRA, Azure, ServiceNow and much more *Full references available upon request, including more details on the above roles*