I'm Gareth Clark, a Senior/Lead Project Manager with a strong track record delivering complex, multi-disciplinary programmes in regulated, safety-critical and government-funded environments. I excel at guiding projects from early concept and bid stages through delivery and handover, backed by robust governance, financial control, risk management and stakeholder assurance. I thrive in matrix organisations, uniting cross-functional teams and maintaining schedule and cost discipline in technically complex, ambiguous programmes. I lead multidisciplinary internal teams and external collaborators to achieve delivery excellence in fast-changing operational environments. My approach blends structured delivery, governance and continuous improvement to drive value, while remaining adaptable to evolving regulatory, client and commercial objectives. I’m UK-based and flexible for hybrid or on-site working to suit project needs.

Gareth Clark

I'm Gareth Clark, a Senior/Lead Project Manager with a strong track record delivering complex, multi-disciplinary programmes in regulated, safety-critical and government-funded environments. I excel at guiding projects from early concept and bid stages through delivery and handover, backed by robust governance, financial control, risk management and stakeholder assurance. I thrive in matrix organisations, uniting cross-functional teams and maintaining schedule and cost discipline in technically complex, ambiguous programmes. I lead multidisciplinary internal teams and external collaborators to achieve delivery excellence in fast-changing operational environments. My approach blends structured delivery, governance and continuous improvement to drive value, while remaining adaptable to evolving regulatory, client and commercial objectives. I’m UK-based and flexible for hybrid or on-site working to suit project needs.

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I’m Gareth Clark, a Senior/Lead Project Manager with a strong track record delivering complex, multi-disciplinary programmes in regulated, safety-critical and government-funded environments. I excel at guiding projects from early concept and bid stages through delivery and handover, backed by robust governance, financial control, risk management and stakeholder assurance. I thrive in matrix organisations, uniting cross-functional teams and maintaining schedule and cost discipline in technically complex, ambiguous programmes.

I lead multidisciplinary internal teams and external collaborators to achieve delivery excellence in fast-changing operational environments. My approach blends structured delivery, governance and continuous improvement to drive value, while remaining adaptable to evolving regulatory, client and commercial objectives. I’m UK-based and flexible for hybrid or on-site working to suit project needs.

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Experience Level

Language

English
Fluent

Work Experience

Senior Project Manager at Skylift UAV Ltd
April 1, 2025 - Present
Delivery leadership across complex, multi-partner aerospace programmes in regulated environments. Led the UK’s first large-scale offshore drone logistics programme, coordinating aviation, engineering, maritime and client stakeholders. Coordinated 600+ flights delivering 38 tonnes of safety equipment to 400+ offshore wind turbines within 6.5 weeks. Maintained integrated project plans, managed budgets, supplier contracts, forecasting and variance. Contributed to bid activities and government-funded project funding outcomes. Led multidisciplinary internal teams and external collaborators in fast-changing environments.
Project Manager at Cambridge Sensoriis Ltd
June 1, 2022 - March 31, 2025
Led multi-million-pound R&D and development programmes from concept to delivery, launching ARC™ autonomous landing radar for drones. Established programme governance, plans and reporting across concurrent projects. Directed cross-functional engineering, test and commercial teams; managed interdependencies and schedule risk. Implemented PRINCE2/hybrid methodologies, improving predictability and delivery; contributed to government grant submissions.
Shipping Team Lead / Step-Up Manager at Amazon Fulfilment Centres
March 1, 2020 - June 1, 2022
Data-driven improvement plans; strengthened workforce planning, shift coordination and performance reporting across multiple workstreams. Built leadership capability in fast-paced, ambiguous and high-pressure environments.
Senior Operational Leadership (Hospitality, Events & Operations Management) at Various
January 1, 2004 - December 31, 2020
Senior operational leadership roles with accountability for P&L performance, governance, stakeholder management and large team leadership, building commercial awareness, communication skills and structured delivery discipline.
Shipping Team Lead / Step-Up Manager at Amazon Fulfilment Centre (EUK5) Peterborough & EMA2 Mansfield
March 1, 2020 - June 30, 2022
Developed and executed data-driven improvement plans, achieving measurable efficiency and cycle-time gains. Managed workforce planning, shift coordination and performance reporting across multiple workstreams. Strengthened leadership capability in fast-paced, ambiguous and high-pressure environments.
Senior Operational Leadership Roles at Hospitality, Events & Operations Management (Various)
January 1, 2004 - December 31, 2020
Senior operational leadership roles with accountability for P&L performance, governance, stakeholder management and large team leadership, building strong commercial awareness and delivery discipline transferable to complex programme environments.
Senior Operational Leader
January 1, 2004 - January 1, 2020
Earlier management experience in hospitality, events and operations management with accountability for P&L performance, governance, stakeholder management and large team leadership, building strong commercial awareness and delivery discipline transferable to complex programme environments.

Education

PRINCE2 Foundation & Practitioner at PRINCE2
January 11, 2030 - February 4, 2026

Qualifications

PRINCE2 Foundation & Practitioner
January 11, 2030 - February 4, 2026
Bachelor of Commerce (BCom) – Marketing Management
January 11, 2030 - February 4, 2026
Diploma in Conference, Exhibition & Events Management
January 11, 2030 - February 4, 2026
Lean / Six Sigma
January 11, 2030 - February 4, 2026
Digital Marketing (CM)
January 11, 2030 - February 4, 2026
Advanced Copywriting (CM)
January 11, 2030 - February 4, 2026
BCom (Hons) Marketing Management
January 11, 2030 - February 4, 2026
Diploma in Conference, Exhibition & Events Management
January 11, 2030 - February 4, 2026
PRINCE2 Foundation & Practitioner
January 11, 2030 - February 4, 2026
Lean / Six Sigma
January 11, 2030 - February 4, 2026
Digital Marketing
January 11, 2030 - February 4, 2026
Advanced Copywriting
January 11, 2030 - February 4, 2026
PRINCE2 Foundation & Practitioner
January 11, 2030 - February 4, 2026
BCom (Hons) Marketing Management
January 11, 2030 - February 4, 2026
Diploma in Conference, Exhibition & Events Management
January 11, 2030 - February 4, 2026
Lean / Six Sigma
January 11, 2030 - February 4, 2026
Digital Marketing (CM)
January 11, 2030 - February 4, 2026

Industry Experience

Government, Transportation & Logistics, Energy & Utilities, Manufacturing, Professional Services, Other