Michael Bailey

Welcome to my profile! I'm Michael, an IT Project Manager with a passion for websites, integrations, cloud and driving digital transformations across B2B and B2C landscapes. I use Agile, Waterfall, or any combination thereof, to deliver change that enhances user engagement and delivers profit. I am good at managing budgets, risks and delivering on-time (subject to any late changes of course!). 

I love engaging with teams, senior stakeholders and external parties to build relationships which has helped to ensure plenty of success. I've achieved several big digital transformations - I get the big picture but I like engaging in a bit of detail too when needed (I put together a Kanban in Excel on my last project to upgrade 1,500 legacy VM's to Horizon).

What’s not to like, please get in touch and let’s get the job done?!

I am an IT Project Manager with a proven track record in managing high-profile e-commerce projects and product launches. Specialising in e-commerce platform management, I have successfully led projects from initiation to completion, ensuring timely delivery and adherence to project milestones.

In my role as an IT Project Manager, I have demonstrated expertise in coordinating cross-functional teams and managing complex technical integrations. My experience includes leading the global launch of a website for an international clothing retailer, resulting in a substantial increase in followers and multi-million-pound profit growth. I have also successfully managed IT migrations, integrated new supply chain solutions and revitalised major retail operations.

My professional experience includes:

• At John Lewis Partnership, I enhanced the technical landscape by leading a seamless Horizon migration and coordinated critical security upgrades.
• At Omorovicza Cosmetics, I elevated operational efficiency through a migration to the D365 platform and optimised e-commerce capabilities by integrating cost-effective solutions.
• At Motability Operations, I led a team that integrated new vehicle refurbishment processes, resulting in a £40m revenue increase and boosted client inquiries through continuous improvement initiatives.
• At Value Retail (Bicester Village), I launched the first online trading experience during COVID-19, driving significant income generation.
• At Primark, I expanded the digital presence to 6 million followers, migrated the website to SAP Commerce Cloud and launched an ethical trading website.
• At Brighthouse, I increased web traffic and orders significantly through digital transformation.
• At Peter Jones Global Comms, I revitalised the Jessops brand and expanded Orange’s global footprint.
• At Specsavers, I delivered multiple projects ahead of schedule, increasing operational efficiency.
• At Tryzens, I drove a significant increase in gift sales through a successful e-commerce launch.
• At River Island, I improved customer service and optimised warehouse operations.

I hold qualifications as a PRINCE2 Registered Practitioner, Agile Project Management Practitioner and MSP Practitioner. My technical skills include JIRA, MS Project, AWS, Azure and various project management and collaboration tools.

• BTEC HNC Business Studies
• PRINCE2
• Agile Project Management (DSDM) Practitioner
• Managing Successful Programmes (MSP) Practitioner