Harvey Metcalf
Marstal
Summary
I am a highly adaptable and experienced Project Consultant/Manager with over 25 years of experience in commercial, government, and defense sectors, along with extensive expertise in facilities management and personnel management from my time as an Officer in the Royal Navy. I have successfully managed projects through their entire life-cycle, which includes business analysis, requirements specification, project documentation, planning, design, budget management, risk and issue management, testing, training, delivery, handover, and reporting at all levels.
I pride myself on being a motivated, results-driven professional with strong commercial awareness. I enjoy thinking creatively and providing a value-added perspective to my work and projects. I am comfortable taking charge in challenging situations or stepping in to manage crises with minimal preparation. My strong presentation and communication skills, combined with a proactive attitude, enable me to effectively resolve issues. With a technical and engineering background, I can engage meaningfully with engineers, architects, and contractors.
Overview
54
54
years of professional experience
Work History
Transformation Manager/Project Consultant/Manager
Tech Mahindra – KMD
05.2016 - 12.2017
- Based in Denmark, I was responsible for planning and executing the migration of 5,000 servers from traditional physical and virtual environments to a new cloud environment for over 150 clients. I managed a team of up to 25 onshore and offshore personnel, facilitating communication between Indian and Danish companies and overseeing the implementation of new projects.
Project Manager Infrastructure (Transformation and Data Centre Build)
Data Centre Transformation – DBSPVA
05.2014 - 10.2015
- I was responsible for the successful design, construction, and delivery of two new secure commercial and government data centers, including design provision, comprehensive project documentation, vendor selection, and securing budget approvals against a tight MOD budget.
CSC
01.2006 - 01.2015
Project Manager (Transformation)
Server Transformation - National Grid
09.2012 - 05.2014
- Leading a team of offshore (India) and onshore (UK) staff to relocate 1500 virtual and physical servers containing secure and operational data to new data centers within a 13-week planning cycle. The goal is to complete the project on time while addressing real-time needs, risks, and issues. I identified and resolved discrepancies in server and application planning and collaborated with teams in the US. Successfully managed and completed 15 move groups.
Project Manager (Security)
Security Network - CSC Internal
04.2012 - 08.2012
- Managed a team of onshore personnel in the UK, including Technical and Security Architects, Business Analysts, and engineers, to develop and maintain an accredited network within CSC's infrastructure. Responsibilities included controlling user accounts, designing application web pages and forms, and creating training materials.
Project Manager (Server Transition/Data Migration/LAN Upgrade)
Transformation: TRYG Insurance (Sweden/Denmark)
04.2011 - 04.2012
- Led a team of onshore (Sweden, Lithuania, Denmark, Norway) and offshore (India) personnel in the physical relocation of servers (virtual) and data storage from Stockholm to Copenhagen. Conducted thorough discovery, developed business and security requirements, created project documentation, and planned within a tight timeframe while adapting to changing client needs and managing the budget.
Project Manager (QIP Refresh/System Audit/Billing Reconciliation)
Audit and Refresh: Bombardier Transportation
09.2010 - 04.2011
- Oversaw a team of onshore and offshore personnel conducting audits across UK and European offices, identifying security shortfalls, and upgrading system infrastructure while ensuring operational and commercial continuity.
Project Manager (ATOS Exit Project)
Server Transformation: Virgin Media
05.2010 - 08.2010
- Contributed to a team with a tight deadline to plan and execute a data center migration of over 70 virtual and physical servers to new virtual platforms, ensuring commercial continuity and aligning with regular release activities.
Temporary Project Manager for projects at Zurich, RMG, and Belron.
Stand-in Project Manager roles (3)
08.2009 - 05.2010
Programme Manager/Project Manager/Consultant
Atlantic Inertial Systems Ltd
03.2008 - 07.2009
- Managed a program with 11 sub-projects to establish a new company with its own IT system in a secure US/UK developed environment, adhering to a strict timeline and budget. Established and led a PMO organization to support the project, providing training and training materials.
Temporary Project Manager/Consultant for projects at Network Rail, Schroders, Diageo, and NHS NorthWest.
Stand-in Project Manager roles (4)
12.2006 - 03.2008
Metropolitan Police
01.2003 - 01.2006
- Managed a £4 million budget for the establishment of a new 30-story building in Southwest London, which included designing a data center with UPS, creating secure equipment rooms, developing floor plans, and implementing a new centralized system for printers and copiers. Responsible for vendor selection and the introduction of TV and video conferencing facilities. Successfully coordinated the relocation of 3,000 staff and equipment into the new building, completing the project on schedule and within budget, earning a commendation from the Commissioner.
Logica/CMG/Admiral
01.1998 - 01.2006
Project Manager for intelligence systems and internet systems.
The Cabinet Office
01.2000 - 01.2003
Project Manager for Y2K preparations.
GCHQ Cheltenham
01.1998 - 01.2000
Royal Navy
01.1964 - 01.1998
- Held various positions including Staff Officer for the Commander-in-Chief Fleet (1994-1998) focusing on IT Command Systems; Captain of the Fleet (1992-1994) overseeing WRNS at sea and the Royal Tournament; Commander-in-Chief Fleet (1988-1992) responsible for IT Systems Business Analysis; Commander NAV BALTAP (NATO) in Denmark (1984-1988) managing IT Systems and Maritime Command; and Commander-in-Chief Channel (CINCHAN) (1981-1984) as a Major Exercise Programmer.
Education
BA (Honours) - Business Studies
Skills
- Project Management
- Project Consultancy
- Risk Management
- Business Analysis
- Requirements Capture and Analysis
- System and Building Design and Build
- Transition and Migration
- Disaster Recovery and Business Continuity
- Facilities Management
- Office Relocation
- Health and Safety Management
- Strong Team Ethic and Results-Oriented
- Effective Communication
- Strong Stakeholder Management
- Excellent People Management
- Dependency Mapping and Tracking
- Budget Management
- Project and User Documentation
- Proactive and Forward-Thinking
- Exceptional Presentation Skills
- Public Speaking
- Estimation
Timeline
Transformation Manager/Project Consultant/Manager
Tech Mahindra – KMD
05.2016 - 12.2017
Project Manager Infrastructure (Transformation and Data Centre Build)
Data Centre Transformation – DBSPVA
05.2014 - 10.2015
Project Manager (Transformation)
Server Transformation - National Grid
09.2012 - 05.2014
Project Manager (Security)
Security Network - CSC Internal
04.2012 - 08.2012
Project Manager (Server Transition/Data Migration/LAN Upgrade)
Transformation: TRYG Insurance (Sweden/Denmark)
04.2011 - 04.2012
Project Manager (QIP Refresh/System Audit/Billing Reconciliation)
Audit and Refresh: Bombardier Transportation
09.2010 - 04.2011
Project Manager (ATOS Exit Project)
Server Transformation: Virgin Media
05.2010 - 08.2010
Temporary Project Manager for projects at Zurich, RMG, and Belron.
Stand-in Project Manager roles (3)
08.2009 - 05.2010
Programme Manager/Project Manager/Consultant
Atlantic Inertial Systems Ltd
03.2008 - 07.2009
Temporary Project Manager/Consultant for projects at Network Rail, Schroders, Diageo, and NHS NorthWest.
Stand-in Project Manager roles (4)
12.2006 - 03.2008
CSC
01.2006 - 01.2015
Metropolitan Police
01.2003 - 01.2006
Project Manager for intelligence systems and internet systems.
The Cabinet Office
01.2000 - 01.2003
Logica/CMG/Admiral
01.1998 - 01.2006
Project Manager for Y2K preparations.
GCHQ Cheltenham
01.1998 - 01.2000
BA (Honours) - Business Studies
Royal Navy
01.1964 - 01.1998
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