Jason Marden

APMG Change Management & Lean Six Sigma Green Belt trained management consultant with a consistent record of improving client operational and financial performance through robust change management. Strong experience in Automotive, Defence, Food, Heavy Manufacturing, Warehouse, Logistics, IT (ERP/PLM) and Infrastructure projects. 
Advanced analytical and problem-solving skills in addition to strong leadership and engagement.  Ambitious, energetic and logical brings planning, organisation and analytical investigation to all assignments. Experienced in providing CM leadership, training & structure to Project teams.

Ability to engage with all levels of Stakeholder with a history of identifying and implementing Issue, Risk and Change Management, managing conflict and culture change throughout the process.

My career ambition is to continue helping people and organisations by educating and implementing sustainable change to overcome challenges faced by organisations.

June 2021 to Present                Project Manager

Libra Europe Consulting Ltd., Manchester

• Supporting business analysis, process improvement and diagnostic processes.  
• Project and workstream design to convert defined business issues into realistic and deliverable plans. 
• Definition of project resourcing, skills, expertise, timelines of engagement from both LEC and client teams. 
• Project governance and stakeholder engagement including but not limited to: 
• Defining and agreeing project evaluation methodology (in conjunction with the Analysis team).
• Managing and ensuring effective delivery of steering and milestone meetings. 
• Day to day management of the LEC team and client task force (as appropriate).
• Internal LEC reporting and governance relating to project(s) delivery. 
• Local client (lead) management and development.
• Stakeholder Analysis and Management.
• Supporting the development of project solutions.  
• Coaching and mentoring of client project and work stream leads. 
• Issue resolution - handling queries and where applicable escalating issues or feature requests.
• Delivery of circa £3.6m in savings and benefits to clients.
• Large scale LIMS and ERP system implementations.
• National and International clients and travel as necessary. 
• Experience of Manufacturing, Infrastructure, IT, Finance, Logistics & Supply Chain industries & projects.

Jan 2018 to June 2021             LEVC Engineering Change Manager

LEVC (Formerly Emerald Automotive Design Ltd.), Coventry, West Midlands

• To ensure that engineering changes to GEVC manufactured vehicles, are introduced using a timely, structured & systematic approach; managing an unproblematic uniform process to provide an always accurate bill of materials (BoM).
• Engineering, Operations, Logistics & Manufacturing change activities to support the addition or deletion of old, new or modified parts.
• Develop common strategies & provide processes to promote standardisation of engineering governance between GEVC (LEVC/EAD), VCC & Geely 
• Drive the improvement of all related processes including BoM management, Software and cross group changes for efficient delivery of engineering change solutions whilst maintaining quality and minimising risk.
• Identify and build associations within Polestar, Lotus, GCV & VCC to develop efficient engineering change coordination across Geely Group.
• Management of stakeholder engagement at all levels including Director level.
• Support Engineering Change using ENOVIA, PuCR2, & TeamCenter.
• Maintain and generate Programme Change Plans, metrics to support Changes and Change analysis.
• Chair of Change Control Board supporting Change Requests/Change Orders cross platform, cross function, cross business.
• Responsible for leading a team of Data, BOM and Change Controllers.
• Define and support streamlining of current Change Methods and Processes and development of future Business Change Strategy.
• Define and develop internal Change Management system and process, PuCR.

Apr 2017 to Dec 2017         Systems Engineering Configuration Manager (EPS)

 ZF-TRW, Solihull, West Midlands

• Supporting at-elbow Systems Engineering using PTC Windchill 10,Integrity 10 & IBM Rational Rhapsody at Power-User/Admin level
• Maintain and generate metrics to support Change within Business.
• Chair of Change Control Board supporting Open Points & Change Requests.
• Define and streamline current ZF-TRW Methods and Processes.
• Ensure AutomotiveSPICE and Internal standards are followed during the change and release process.
• Requirements Management.
• Electronic/Software Integration.
• Configuration Management.
• Change Control

Apr 2014 to Mar 2017         iPLM Trainer & Developer (PPPM, CM & Design)

Jaguar LandRover  Ltd., Whitley, Coventry

Part of the JLR iPLM Training Team responsible for designing, developing and delivering a wide range of PLM courses based on a range of Dassault Systems products including Enovia and EXALead as part of a large PLM transformation at Jaguar Land Rover. As a Training Developer the primary activities associated to this role include:-

• Use of IBM Rational DOORS to capture and track Requirements IAW Business, Customers and Domains needs,
• End-to-End development of training IAW Training Quality procedures,
• Develop and deliver E-learnings, i-Guides, Webex, Hands-on-Lab & Face-to-Face Instructor Led training courses to meet Business needs at multiple locations nationally,
• Produce i-guides using Captivate & GoMo to aid wider business with downloadable, re-usable training materials,
• Develop Method and Process for PPPM Domain as part of Training Materials,
• Provide feedback and comment to iPLM Support Clipboard Calls,
• Support use of LMS such as Catalyst and Success Factors
• Provide Train-The-Trainer support to ODEC (Pune, India)
• Working daily with Enovia in Programme/Project Management (Programme Central), Business Process Improvement Projects (SIPPE), Issue Management (AIM2), Feature & Configuration (FaCT) and Component Tool Management (CTM).

Aug 2013 to Apr 2014         Configuration Lead LG&A (Contract)

GE Aviation Systems Ltd., Bishops Cleeve, Cheltenham

The Configuration Lead manages Configuration Control for NPI & Legacy programs ensuring that all changes represent the best available business solution. The Configuration Lead works closely with project teams to implement proper configuration control as new designs are introduced, and participates in program reviews to ensure milestones are being met.

• Execute Configuration Control related to programs, products or systems to fulfil internal and customer requirements.
• Act as a focal on specific tasks that require involvement from the Configuration Management Department.
• Provide technical guidance and requirements identification for the usage of the PLM toolset within the wider LG & A team & GE Aviation.  Act as SME mentor for others.
• Ensure all policies and procedures are properly documented and followed through all phases of the program.
• Facilitate interaction of Configuration Control Board members with other stakeholders and external organizations as required.
• Process and manage engineering change requests and engineering change notes.
• Coordinate activities of project team members in order to accomplish overall configuration management goals. 
• Chair LG & A’s Configuration Control Board Meetings.

Feb 2013 to Aug 2013        Type 26 Stage 1 O&A Draughtsman and IBoM Engineer (Contract)

BAE Systems Ltd., Maritime – Naval Ships, Bldg 20X, Filton, Bristol

To assist the Outfit Manager to determine the baseline PLM solution to be taken forward from Stage 1 into Stage 2 Design. The Engineer will be part of a team undertaking analysis of all Outfit parts for the PLM database to progressively establish and manage information to discharge the growing scope of work proceeding into Stage 2 Design. 

• Assist in managing the input of data ,received from a team of engineers, into the  allocated PLM systems within the responsibility of the Outfit Team.
• Provide technical guidance and requirements identification for the usage of the PLM toolset within the Stage 1 O&A Team.
• Design and implementation of lean processes to streamline iBoM population and part creation within the PLM Tool.
• Have an applied knowledge of PDMLink/Windchill, and a proven background in setting up and maintaining PDM toolsets operating with various CAD & ERP inputs
• Ensure that the quality of inputs from the engineering team in area of responsibility is satisfactory.
• Represent the Stage 1 O&A Engineering Team on D, I&P Steering Group providing guidance and technical expertise where required.
• Assist system owners in the production of 2D design sketches of their compartments consistent with the input PLM data.
• Generate supporting documentation for the Stage 1 O&A Engineering Teams parts and occurrences
• Produce Progress reports for allocated work packages, ensuring that the agreed scope is delivered within agreed timescales.

Jul 2012 to Feb 2013          WCSP PDM Project Engineer (Contract)

Lockheed Martin UK, Reddings Wood, Ampthill, Bedford

• Configuration of the PDM system to suit the business/program needs.
• Windchill 9.1 to 10.1 upgrade and implementation.  Testing & Process definition. 
• Upgrade current capabilities in line with WCSP Program & collaborative requirements.
• Design of Lean processes for the PDM system and its use. 
• Provide technical guidance into setting of requirements for the PDM system, ensuring LMUK can utilise the system to its optimal performance, this should also cover PLM and ERP when required. 
• Have an applied knowledge of PDMLink/Winchill, and a proven background in setting up and maintaining a PDMlink/Winchill system running operating with Pro-E CAD data. 
• Have knowledge of PDMlink/Windchill to resolve problems and recommend future system changes to enhance user performance.
• Management & creation of user accounts, tool roles and permissions.
• Day-to-day at-elbow user support for WCSP program.
• Import and export of WCSP Program related CAD Data utilising Pro-E WF 3.0, PLMConnector, Creo 2.0 and visualisation capabilities of CAD Toolset.
• Liaise with Supplier PDM PoC’s to ensure commonality of Data Import/Export Processes and Ways of Working. 
• Production of meeting minutes and technical documentation in support of WCSP CAD Team activities.  

Jul 2011 to Jul 2012           SV PDM Systems Engineer (Contract)

General Dynamics UK, DSDC Ashchurch, Tewkesbury, Gloucestershire

• Liaise with Design, Manufacturing and Production Engineering staff with respect to platform design data, ensuring data availability. 
• Ensure the PDM system is available and resolve downtime accordingly. Produce monthly metrics covering the system and its administration..
• Configuration of the PDM system to suit the business/program needs. 
• Provide the central focus in development of the PDM system across the UK and other GDUK sites. Write technical reports and provide input into Mechanical Engineering documentation covering PDM use and governance. 
• Upgrade current capabilities in line with SV Program & collaborative requirements.
• Design of Lean processes for the PDM system and its use. 
• Provide technical guidance into setting of requirements for the PDM system, ensuring GDUK can utilise the system to its optimal performance, this should also cover PLM and ERP when required. 
• Import & Export of SV Program related CAD Data between discrete PDM installations utilising numerous methods.
• Have an applied knowledge of PDMLink/Winchill, and a proven background in setting up and maintaining a PDMlink/Winchill system running operating with Pro-E WF 4.0 CAD data. 
• Management & creation of user accounts, tool roles and permissions.
• Oversee and participate in the physical installation and integration of current and new installations of PDM into GDUK sites. 
• Awarded the GDUK Engineering Award for “Services to PDM” in December 2011

Mar 2009 to Jul 2011          Stage 1 Outfit & Furnishings Design Engineer (Contract)

QEC Design Office, Complex 2, BAE Systems Surface Ships Ltd., HM Naval Base, Portsmouth

• Details available on request

Jan 2009 to Mar2009         PDM/PLM Specialist (Contract), PDT Wing – Deployment Project Leader

CIMPA Ltd., New Filton House, Filton, Bristol, South Gloucestershire

• Details available on request

Jan 2007 to Jan 2009         Stage 1 Outfit & Furnishings Lead Design Engineer (Contract)

CVF Design Office, Complex 2, VT Shipbuilding, HM Naval Base, Portsmouth

• Details available on request

Oct 2004 to Jan 2007         Windchill/PDM 1st Line Support (Contract)

Airbus UK Ltd, Filton, Bristol, South Gloucestershire

• Details available on request

Jun 2004 to Oct 2004         Structural CAD Detailing Draughtsman (Contract)

Elite Metalcraft, Perivale, Middlesex

• Details available on request

Aug 2002 to Apr 2004         T45 Outfitting Draughtsman (Permanent)

VT Shipbuilding, HM Naval Base, Portsmouth, Hampshire

• Details available on request

2023

APMG

Change Management Foundation

Change Management Practitioner

2022

LEC

Lean Six Sigma Green Belt

2011                                  

COLU, University of Teesside, Middlesborough.

HNC Mechanical Engineering

2002                                 

Cricklade College, Andover, Hampshire.

City & Guilds Level 3 : Computer Aided Draughting and Design (AutoCAD)                         

Roberson Associates, Southampton, Hampshire

Drawing Office Practice Certification

1998 to 2002                      

Dept. of Architecture, Faculty of the Environment, University of Portsmouth

BA Hons: Architecture

1996 to 1998                      

Sixth Form College, St John Fisher RC Comprehensive, Chatham, Kent

A-Levels:-

• Maths (Pure & Mechanical)
• Art and Design
• Modular Physics

1991 to 1996                      

St John Fisher RC Comprehensive, Chatham, Kent

GCSE’s (13 A*-B)