Ivor Halford
Mount Eliza,VIC
Summary
Professional Project Management Specialist with experience working with teams to accomplish short- and long-term project goals. Managed budgets and monitored project costs.
Overview
27
27
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Senior IT Infrastructure Project Manager
Coles Group
03.1998 - Current
- Successfully managed multiple projects simultaneously by prioritizing tasks according to urgency, resource availability, and alignment with organizational goals.
- Planned, designed, and scheduled phases for large projects.
- Met project deadlines without sacrificing build quality or workplace safety.
- Established effective communication among team members for enhanced collaboration and successful project completion.
IT Project Manager
Orica Mining Services
02.1997 - 02.1998
- Delivered reliable solutions by overseeing IT infrastructure design, development, testing, implementation, and support phases of IT projects.
- Facilitated communication among team members to solve complex technical challenges efficiently and effectively.
- Managed cross-functional teams to ensure efficient allocation of resources and successful project completion.
- Led technical upgrade projects for clients by working and coordinating with consultants and developers for integrations.
- Negotiated contracts with vendors that led to cost savings while maintaining a high level of service quality.
- Implemented risk mitigation strategies to minimize potential issues impacting project deadlines or budgets.
Education
Associate Diploma - Information Technology
Holmesglen College of Tafe
Holmesglen, Vic02.1993
Skills
- Project, Program and Portfolio Management
- Project planning and development
- Project Scheduling
- Project tracking
- Strategic Planning
- Client Relations
- Stakeholder Communications
- Risk Management
- Budgeting and forecasting
- Performance Improvements
Certification
- PMP - Project Management Professional
Volunteering
I pride myself in giving back to the communities that I participate in. Examples of previous volunteering roles include being secretary and president of the Knox City Cricket club; secretary of the Seaford RSL Golf Section; secretary of the Bayswater Park Soccer Club; 25 years on the Project Management Institute (PMI) Melbourne Chapter Events committee; committee person and chair of the PMI Melbourne Chapter Board Nominating committee
Additional Information
I am married to Karen and have a teenage daughter, Charlotte. I enjoy playing golf and have an interest in AFL, soccer and horse racing.
Timeline
Senior IT Infrastructure Project Manager
Coles Group
03.1998 - Current
IT Project Manager
Orica Mining Services
02.1997 - 02.1998
Associate Diploma - Information Technology
Holmesglen College of Tafe
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