Matthew W.

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DISC Type : D

Senior Programme Manager at KBR, Inc.

Ely, England, United Kingdom

Overview

Matthew is a Chartered Project Professional and senior leader with diverse experience managing major programmes in technology, engineering, defence, and rail. A graduate of Warwick Business School and The Open University MBA, he is a strategic thinker focused on leading large-scale transformation.

He has demonstrated a commitment to charitable causes, specifically showing support for organizations that assist individuals with spinal cord injuries. His international work experience spans the United States, Europe, Asia, and the Middle East, indicating a global professional perspective.

Unique fact: He led a £21 million digital initiative to transform Network Rail’s asset management and maintenance planning capabilities.

Personality Overview

Strong-Willed

Candid & Clear

Risk-Taker

They prefer to be the ones controlling the conversation or defining the terms.  They respond well to strong and respectful communication. They take a lot of pride in personal achievements.

Topics They Care About

Rail Industry Transformation
His career includes extensive work at Network Rail and a recent move to the Great British Railways Transition Team, focusing on industry-wide change and modernization.
Benefits-Driven Programmes
His current role is "Benefits and Outcomes Programme Manager, " and he has publicly posted about the importance of benefits-driven transformation in the industry.
Spinal Cord Injury Support
He has actively promoted fundraising appeals for "Back Up, " a charity dedicated to supporting people affected by spinal cord injuries.

Media Appearances

Matthew has no verified media appearances

Work History

4-2024
Senior Programme Manager at KBR, Inc.
1-2023 - 8-2023
Programme Manager at Great British Railways Transition Team (GBRTT)
6-2022 - 1-2023
Benefits and Outcomes Programme Manager at Great British Railways Transition Team (GBRTT)
3-2019 - 4-2024
Programme Manager at Network Rail
4-2018 - 3-2019
Business Improvement Manager at Network Rail

Education

1-2020 - 5-2021
Postgraduate Certificate from University of Warwick - Warwick Business School
2013 - 2017
Master of Business Administration (MBA) from The Open University

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During A Call Or A Meeting

DO's

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  • Refer to testimonials from well-known industry leaders
  • Hold your ground without indulging in one-upmanship

DONT's

  • Don’t take too much time in sending them information if they ask for any
  • Don't try too hard to forge relationships with them
  • Do not back off when challenged, respond with a confident, objective answer instead

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When Writing An Email

While Negotiating & Closing

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  • Confidence in impact is paramount to them, followed by a sense of achievement and ROI.
  • Will you ever get a clear answer from Matthew

  • If they decide not to go ahead, they will say no without hesitation.

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    How fast (or slow) will Matthew move?

  • They can reach decisions fairly quickly if they are convinced.
  • Can Matthew take some risk or not?

  • They don’t mind risks but can be quite binary about them.

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