As a driven and delivery-focused Senior IT Project Manager, I have a proven track record of directing high-value technology transformations, executing complex project deliveries, and leading successful programme implementations. With extensive experience in managing diverse technology projects from initiation to completion including SaaS, hardware, financial, migration, transformational, cyber and digital, I ensure seamless integration and optimal outcomes, consistently delivering high-impact IT solutions to specified timescales, quality requirements and within budget. I excel in fostering cross-functional collaboration, team building and ensuring end-client satisfaction, leveraging my professional expertise in project governance, best practices, and chosen methodologies to streamline project workflows and enhance overall efficiency. My commitment to staying current with industry trends and emerging technologies ensures that all projects align with cutting-edge practices.

Daniel James Carter

As a driven and delivery-focused Senior IT Project Manager, I have a proven track record of directing high-value technology transformations, executing complex project deliveries, and leading successful programme implementations. With extensive experience in managing diverse technology projects from initiation to completion including SaaS, hardware, financial, migration, transformational, cyber and digital, I ensure seamless integration and optimal outcomes, consistently delivering high-impact IT solutions to specified timescales, quality requirements and within budget. I excel in fostering cross-functional collaboration, team building and ensuring end-client satisfaction, leveraging my professional expertise in project governance, best practices, and chosen methodologies to streamline project workflows and enhance overall efficiency. My commitment to staying current with industry trends and emerging technologies ensures that all projects align with cutting-edge practices.

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As a driven and delivery-focused Senior IT Project Manager, I have a proven track record of directing high-value technology transformations, executing complex project deliveries, and leading successful programme implementations. With extensive experience in managing diverse technology projects from initiation to completion including SaaS, hardware, financial, migration, transformational, cyber and digital, I ensure seamless integration and optimal outcomes, consistently delivering high-impact IT solutions to specified timescales, quality requirements and within budget. I excel in fostering cross-functional collaboration, team building and ensuring end-client satisfaction, leveraging my professional expertise in project governance, best practices, and chosen methodologies to streamline project workflows and enhance overall efficiency. My commitment to staying current with industry trends and emerging technologies ensures that all projects align with cutting-edge practices.

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Language

English
Fluent
Spanish; Castilian
Advanced

Work Experience

Senior Technical Project Manager at Hornblower Group
October 1, 2025 - Present
Project management and implementation of the second phase of Dayforce HRIS across UK, Ireland and India migrating from UKG; implementing Dayforce modules including Payroll, Workforce Management, Benefits, Advanced Scheduling, Performance Management, Compensation, Talent, Engagement and related suite of Dayforce modules; governance, stakeholder engagement, vendor management and planning activities.
Project Manager (Major Projects) at Kingfisher
August 1, 2024 - February 28, 2025
Leading a major Group Technology delivery for ScrewFix stores and corporate customers; implementing a new SaaS Workforce Management solution and a SaaS B2B solution; leading RFP and vendor selection, governance, resourcing, budgeting and stakeholder management.
Enterprise Project Manager (Transformation) at EMCOR UK
January 1, 2023 - October 1, 2023
Managed multiple IT work streams for a government (MOD) transformation program; enhanced operational efficiency, cost savings and digital integration; led integration of ePermitting and other innovative solutions; led IT change management and legacy decommissioning; managed budgets and led RFI/RFP processes.
Senior IT Project Manager / Work Stream Lead (Cyber) at NFUM
July 1, 2022 - January 31, 2023
Led multiple critical cyber security workstreams including Vulnerability Remediation, modernisation and decommissioning of legacy systems; executed threat reduction strategies and ensured regulatory compliance across the IT network.
Senior IT Project Manager at Southern Water
January 1, 2021 - June 30, 2022
Directed high-priority IT transformation initiatives; implemented Workday HR SaaS Release 1 & 2; led Work Management and Mobile Operation Asset Management (Maximo) program; managed multi-project Customer Experience program with external SaaS vendor; data analysis and legacy system replacement.
Senior IT Project Manager, OMNI Programme (EMEA) at Estée Lauder
January 1, 2020 - October 31, 2020
Led a large-scale EMEA OMNI digital transformation programme; delivered Click & Reserve, Click & Collect, Gift Card, Loyalty, POS and Buy-Online Pickup-In Store capabilities; revitalised the digital customer journey and improved engagement and market share.
Senior IT Project Manager, Retail IT at Specsavers
April 1, 2017 - January 31, 2020
Transformed customer experience and delivered cost savings across ~1,000 UK&I stores; delivered Display Only Model (DOM); led Audiology (Audiopad) digital project; designed iPad apps and governance/reporting strategies; embedded Agile workstreams.
Senior IT Project Manager at UK General Insurance, Zurich
March 1, 2014 - December 31, 2016
Directed multiple complex SaaS, hardware, data migration, security, decommissioning and transformation projects; led data centre relocation and rapid delivery of critical minor projects with cross-functional teams and governance oversight.
Senior IT Project Manager at UK General Insurance, Operations & Technology (Zurich)
March 1, 2014 - December 31, 2016
Managed multiple SaaS, hardware, data migration, security, decommissioning and transformation projects; led data centre relocation and cross-functional teams with full budgeting and planning responsibility.
Senior Project Manager at Transcom Worldwide
May 1, 2013 - October 31, 2013
Remote engagement coordinating multiple projects (EMEA) focusing on efficiency improvements and customer experience enhancements; delivered interim projects and managed cross-functional teams.
Senior Project Manager, Wealth Management (Old Mutual/Skandia) at Transcom Worldwide
May 1, 2013 - October 1, 2013
Managed EMEA project deliveries for wealth management initiatives; driven stakeholder engagement and project governance across multiple regions.
Mobile Working Project Manager at Southern Health
August 1, 2012 - December 1, 2012
Delivered mobile working initiatives and related IT projects to support healthcare operations.
ICT Project Manager at IPHIS, NHS Portsmouth
November 1, 2011 - December 1, 2011
Managed ICT projects for the NHS; delivered digital initiatives and infrastructure improvements.
Interim Project Role (EMEA), Travel & Expenses Project at Covidien (UK) Ltd
August 1, 2010 - September 1, 2010
Led EMEA travel and expenses transformation project, coordinating cross-functional teams and vendors.
Senior Project Manager, 111 project at South Central Ambulance Service
August 1, 2009 - March 1, 2010
Directed delivery of critical IT initiatives for ambulance services, ensuring milestones and stakeholder alignment.
Project Manager, Ecommerce (Interim) at Marks & Spencer
May 1, 2009 - Present
Delivered interim eCommerce projects; collaborated with business and IT teams to achieve goals.
Business Project Manager, Multi-Channel at B&Q Plc
April 1, 2008 - February 1, 2009
Managed multi-channel initiatives; coordinated vendor and internal teams to deliver solutions.
Global Engagement Manager (EMEA) at WebTrends
April 1, 2007 - December 1, 2007
Led global engagement across EMEA; drove project governance and delivery excellence.
Business Project Manager, NHS Direct New Media at NHS Direct New Media
September 1, 2003 - March 1, 2007
Managed digital initiatives within NHS Direct New Media; supported business transformation.
Performance, Systems and Project Manager at Crown Prosecution Service
November 1, 2002 - September 1, 2003
Delivered performance and project management across IT systems and processes.
CJU Support (Security Cleared) at Hampshire Constabulary
March 1, 2002 - November 1, 2002
Provided project support within security-cleared environment.
Project Manager, Motorola, EMEA at Motorola
September 1, 2000 - December 1, 2001
Led EMEA projects for Personal Communication Sector; coordinated cross-functional teams.

Education

Master of Business Administration (MBA), Specialising in Consultancy & Entrepreneurship at Bournemouth University
January 11, 2030 - February 20, 2026
Postgraduate Certificate in Management Practise (CMP) at Coventry University
January 11, 2030 - February 20, 2026
BSc (Hons) Business & Technology (with Spanish) at Coventry University
January 11, 2030 - February 20, 2026
1-year Placement, Spanish Studies at Universitat Politècnica de València (UPV), Spain
January 11, 2030 - February 20, 2026
Master of Business Administration (MBA), Specialising in Consultancy & Entrepreneurship at Bournemouth University
January 11, 2030 - February 20, 2026
Postgraduate Certificate in Management Practise (CMP) at Coventry University
January 11, 2030 - February 20, 2026
BSc (Hons) Business & Technology (with Spanish) at Coventry University
January 11, 2030 - February 20, 2026
1-year Placement, Spanish Studies at Universitat Politècnica de València (UPV), Spain
January 11, 2030 - February 20, 2026
Master of Business Administration (MBA) at Bournemouth University
January 11, 2030 - February 20, 2026
Postgraduate Certificate in Management Practise (CMP) at Coventry University
January 11, 2030 - February 20, 2026
BSc (Hons) Business & Technology (with Spanish) at Coventry University
January 11, 2030 - February 20, 2026
1-year Placement, Spanish Studies at Universitat Politècnica de València (UPV), Spain
January 11, 2030 - February 20, 2026
2 A level and 10 GCSE passes (inc. Maths & English) at Canterbury, Kent
January 11, 2030 - February 20, 2026

Qualifications

AgilePM Foundation & Practitioner (APMG)
January 1, 2016 - February 20, 2026
MSP Practitioner
July 1, 2010 - February 20, 2026
PRINCE2 Practitioner
August 1, 2007 - February 20, 2026
M_O_R Accreditation
March 1, 2004 - February 20, 2026
ITIL Service Management Foundation
February 1, 2007 - February 20, 2026
APM Member (MAPM)
January 11, 2030 - February 20, 2026
Chartered Management Institute (CMI) – Member status MCMI
January 11, 2030 - February 20, 2026
AgilePM Foundation & Practitioner (APMG)
January 1, 2016 - February 20, 2026
OGC Managing Successful Programmes (MSP) Practitioner
July 1, 2010 - February 20, 2026
OGC PRINCE2 Practitioner
August 1, 2007 - February 20, 2026
OGC Management of Risk (M_O_R) accreditation
March 1, 2004 - February 20, 2026
ITIL Service Management Foundation
February 1, 2007 - February 20, 2026
Association for Project Management (APM) – MAPM
January 11, 2030 - February 20, 2026
Chartered Management Institute (CMI) – MCMI
January 11, 2030 - February 20, 2026
AgilePM Foundation & Practitioner (APMG)
January 1, 2016 - February 20, 2026
MSP Practitioner (OGC)
July 1, 2010 - February 20, 2026
PRINCE2 Practitioner (OGC)
August 1, 2007 - February 20, 2026
Management of Risk (M_O_R) Accreditation
March 1, 2004 - February 20, 2026
ITIL Service Management Foundation
February 1, 2007 - February 20, 2026

Industry Experience

Software & Internet, Government, Retail, Financial Services, Professional Services, Healthcare, Education, Telecommunications, Energy & Utilities