- Hobbies combining physical activity with the outdoors
- Exercise / Gym / Cycling
- Cars
- Tech enthusiast, passionate about exploring the latest advancements and innovations
- Time at the beach / swimming
- Time with my niece / nephew & family
Martin Kent
Ocean Grove,VIC
Summary
Portfolio Manager (Acting) - June 2024 to 2025
Senior Project Manager – Jan 2022 to 2025
Project Manager - Mar 2017 to Dec 2021
Environment & Release Manager - Mar 2015 to Mar 2017
Analyst / Programmer - Jan 2006 to June 2015
Overview
19
19
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Senior Project Manager
Deakin University
01.2022 - 03.2025
- Currently manage a team of 5 technical specialists in delivering large compliance and enhancement projects for the University's administration division.
- Maintained schedules to meet key milestones at every project phase.
- Directed changes to project scope and cost and implemented appropriate change management processes to keep project on track.
- Presented regular status reports to executive leadership via steering committees, providing insights into progress made toward achieving key milestones.
- Mentored junior project managers and team members to enhance their skills and career growth.
- Communicated project plans and progress to key stakeholders and project contributors.
- Negotiated contracts with vendors and suppliers, securing favourable terms for the organization''s benefit.
- Developed comprehensive project plans, identifying risks and mitigation strategies for timely completion.
- Led cross-functional teams for successful project delivery within scope, schedule, and budget constraints.
- Assisted in maturing project management processes by implementing agile methodologies, resulting in improved efficiency and reduced costs.
- Partnered with project team members to identify and quickly address problems, especially regarding high priority incidents.
- Delivered high-quality results by fostering a culture of accountability and trust within my teams.
Project Manager
Deakin University
03.2017 - 12.2021
- Successfully delivered projects for a variety of business areas within Deakin University
- Successfully managed multiple projects simultaneously by prioritising tasks according to urgency, resource availability, and alignment with organisational goals.
- Planned, designed, and scheduled phases for large projects up to 3yrs in length.
- Met project deadlines without sacrificing build quality or workplace safety.
- Established effective communication among team members for enhanced collaboration and successful project completion.
Environment /Build & Release Manager
Deakin University
03.2015 - 03.2017
- Managed the environment build and software release for Deakin's Student Management System replacement project
- Maintained version control systems meticulously, ensuring accurate tracking and easy rollback capabilities when necessary.
- Coordinated scheduled releases and updates.
- Created presentations and infographic for platform release enhancement communications.
- Collaborated with project developers, quality assurance team members and business analysts.
- Collected, modeled and analyzed data in order to make proactive adjustments to plans and meet all milestones.
Analyst Programmer
Deakin University
01.2006 - 03.2015
- Provided technical support using knowledge of complex technology to solve problems and support new projects.
- Built databases and table structures for web applications.
- Updated documentation with project deviations to capture changes.
Education
Bachelor of Computing -
Deakin University
01.2004
Diploma of Management -
Gordon TAFE
01.2011
Skills
- Project planning
- Scope management
- Client relationship management
- Project scheduling
- Project plan development
- Cross-functional communication
- Training and mentoring
- Meeting facilitation
- Agile methodology
- Project goals and milestones
- Resource allocation
Certification
Prince2 Foundation Certification
ITIL Foundation Certification
Agile Fundamentals Certification
SAFe Agile for Teams (Elabor8)
Interests
Timeline
Senior Project Manager
Deakin University
01.2022 - 03.2025
Project Manager
Deakin University
03.2017 - 12.2021
Environment /Build & Release Manager
Deakin University
03.2015 - 03.2017
Analyst Programmer
Deakin University
01.2006 - 03.2015
Prince2 Foundation Certification
ITIL Foundation Certification
Agile Fundamentals Certification
SAFe Agile for Teams (Elabor8)
Bachelor of Computing -
Deakin University
Diploma of Management -
Gordon TAFE
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