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DAMIEN SHERIDAN

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PROFILE

A highly accomplished and results-oriented Senior Program and Project Manager with over two decades of extensive IT expertise and a proven track record of delivering complex programs across diverse industries. I excel in managing large-scale infrastructure, cutting-edge cybersecurity initiatives, and seamless cloud migrations, leveraging established methodologies such as PMP, Prince2, and PMI-ACP (Agile) to guarantee project success. My leadership approach focuses on cultivating high-performing teams and collaborating effectively with senior management to instigate significant business change, optimize processes, and implement strategic solutions. I am recognized for my meticulous attention to detail, strong sense of ownership, and exceptional stakeholder engagement skills, ensuring projects are consistently delivered on time, within scope, and to the highest standards.

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PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

Project Manager - IT Digital Operations

ICON Clinical Trials | May 2023 - Present

  • Spearheading the delivery of Data Centers across EU and US, ensuring stringent alignment with business requirements and compliance standards.
  • Managed a comprehensive Qualys vulnerability project, successfully addressing over 10,000 security concerns.
  • Overseeing robust governance, reporting, and proactive stakeholder engagement for all digital infrastructure projects.

Technical Project Manager - Database Engineering

Mastercard | Sept 2022 - May 2023

  • Collaborated effectively with onshore teams to align critical database builds for the Avanti program, ensuring full compliance for both customer-facing and internal applications.
  • Skillfully managed scope, resources, and schedules across multiple intricate workstreams, providing precise weekly progress reports and efficient issue resolution.

Infrastructure IT Program Manager

Marken (UPS) | March 2022 - August 2022

  • Led multiple impactful infrastructure projects, including strategic office relocations across EMEA and APAC, and significant Azure cloud initiatives suchs as Intune, Teams, and Zoom integrations.
  • Coordinated complex server, network, WLAN, and telephony upgrades, ensuring minimal disruption and strong strategic alignment.

Infrastructure & Security Program Manager

ORNUA | April 2021 - November 2021

  • Managed a diverse portfolio of security and infrastructure projects, encompassing a major cloud migration to Azure and critical security enhancements (PAM, Malware, Ransomware).
  • Ensured rigorous compliance and successfully delivered strategic application migrations to the cloud.

Senior IT Program Manager

Digital Realty Trust | October 2020 - March 2021

  • Oversaw the seamless integration of Interxion and Digital Realty networks, deploying advanced security tools and establishing secure connectivity across all sites.
  • Managed comprehensive environment harmonization, including stringent security and network compliance.

IT Security Program Manager

Logicalis (VHi) | Jan 2020 - Oct 2020

  • Led critical cybersecurity programs, effectively addressing compliance gaps through initiatives suchs as secure coding, penetration testing, and server hardening.
  • Collaborated closely with clients and vendors to develop and implement effective remediation strategies.

Global Infrastructure Project Manager

AerCap | July 2018 - Nov 2019

  • Managed worldwide network and security projects, including a large-scale Citrix migration, Windows 10 deployment, and seamless cloud integrations (Azure, AWS).
  • Delivered successful DevOps environment migrations and critical security enhancements, ensuring uninterrupted operational continuity.

Campaigns Management Program Lead

Fujitsu / Airtricity | Dec 2017 - Mar 2018

  • Directed GDPR-compliant data analytics and business intelligence projects, expertly coordinating cross-functional vendor teams to meet challenging deadlines.

Application Development Senior Project Manager

Accenture / Bank of Ireland | Aug 2016-Oct 2017

  • Managed diverse multi-vendor teams and streamlined processes, significantly reducing manual effort through automation and increasing project capacity by an impressive 30%.
  • Oversaw key infrastructure and automation projects supporting non-production environments.

ICT Buildout Project Manager

Airbnb | Jan 2016 - Aug 2016

  • Led successful European office IT rollouts, including the flagship Dublin office for 450 users, meticulously coordinating with construction teams and US stakeholders under demanding schedules.

ICT Services Program Manager

Primark | Jan 2015 - Jan 2016

  • Managed office fit-outs and comprehensive infrastructure upgrades for retail and corporate spaces across Dublin and Reading, ensuring seamless integration with global network services.

Construction & Data Centre Support Manager

Latista / Microsoft | Apr 2014 - Jan 2015

  • Managed Data Centre Construction Management services outside the US, ensuring strict SLA adherence and smooth operations across EMEA and APJ regions.

Program Manager (Strategy)

LeasePlan | Sep 2013-Apr 2014

  • Led core network upgrades and strategic data centre consolidations, coordinating effectively with vendors and internal teams to minimize downtime and optimize governance.

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