JAROD GILLESPIE

Managed multi-operator FTTP delivery across Kingston upon Hull and East Riding, coordinating consecutive deployments with KCOM, MS3, and Connexin. Established comprehensive project governance including weekly progress reviews, risk registers, and issue escalation protocols. Successfully navigated complex urban infrastructure challenges while maintaining strong relationships with Hull City Council and East Riding authorities. Implemented data-driven reporting dashboards using Power BI to track construction progress, quality metrics, and financial performance. Achieved consistent monthly RFS premises delivery targets while managing subcontractor performance and ensuring adherence to build quality standards across 131,000 premises.

Programme managed Yorkshire's largest regional FTTP deployment portfolio spanning ten major towns and cities across North, West, and South Yorkshire. Coordinated multi-operator programmes including CityFibre (York, Harrogate, Wakefield, Dewsbury), MS3 Networks (Grimsby, Scunthorpe, Mexborough), and Netomnia (Pontefract). Established standardized PMO frameworks adaptable across different operators while maintaining operator-specific KPIs and reporting requirements. Led stakeholder engagement with multiple local authorities including York, Harrogate, Wakefield, North East Lincolnshire, and North Lincolnshire councils. Managed complex wayleave negotiations, coordinated survey teams, and oversaw construction quality across diverse urban and market town environments, consistently delivering 425,000 premises to RFS standards.

Orchestrated large-scale Netomnia FTTP programme across County Durham and Teesside, managing five major town deployments simultaneously. Directed survey, design, and construction phases while coordinating with Durham County Council, Darlington Borough Council, and Stockton Council on street works permissions and traffic management. Implemented agile project management methodologies to adapt to changing site conditions and regulatory requirements. Maintained detailed financial oversight of construction budgets, processed contractor invoices, and managed change control procedures. Successfully delivered 25,000+ premises monthly through effective resource planning, subcontractor coordination, and proactive risk management across challenging ex-mining town infrastructure.

Led comprehensive Programme Management Office operations across Scotland and North West England, overseeing multi-city FTTP deployments in Falkirk, Hamilton, East Kilbride, Livingston, and Carlisle. Successfully managed complex stakeholder relationships including local authorities, utility companies, and street works teams. Implemented robust governance frameworks to track KPIs, managed £2M+ budgets, and maintained delivery schedules across geographically dispersed construction teams. Coordinated survey, design, and build phases while ensuring compliance with regulations and managing resource allocation to achieve monthly RFS premises targets.