Chris Dockwray
About Chris Dockwray
Chris Dockwray is an International Program Manager with extensive experience in project management across various sectors, including aviation and technology. He has worked at Black Box since 2016 and has held previous roles at Gatwick Airport, Heathrow Airport, and COLEY JOHNSON BUILDING SERVICES LTD.
Work at Black Box
Chris Dockwray has been serving as the International Program Manager at Black Box since 2016. In this role, he oversees installations and surveys for projects across the EMEA, LATAM, and APAC regions. His responsibilities include managing health and safety aspects of projects, including RAID and issue logs. He is also tasked with producing monthly P&L reports for senior management meetings. His extensive experience in project management allows him to effectively liaise with senior management within customer global teams to confirm program details for site visits.
Previous Experience in Project Management
Before joining Black Box, Chris Dockwray held several key positions in project management. He worked at Gatwick Airport as a Project Manager from 2007 to 2008. Following that, he served as a Senior Project/Operations Manager at COLEY JOHNSON BUILDING SERVICES LTD from 2008 to 2012. He then took on the role of Senior Project Manager at Heathrow with CTB Management Ltd from 2013 to 2016. Additionally, he worked as an Infrastructure Project Manager at NG Bailey IT Services for one year in 2012-2013.
Education and Expertise
Chris Dockwray studied at Mid-Kent College from 1989 to 1992, where he achieved several qualifications, including C&G Electronic Servicing Part 1 and Part 2, as well as C&G Control Systems Technology. He has also pursued further education at The Knowledge Academy, achieving PRINCE2 Foundation and PRINCE2 Practitioner certifications since 2015. His educational background provides him with a strong foundation in electronic servicing and project management methodologies.
Project Involvement and Responsibilities
In his current role, Chris Dockwray is involved in significant projects for major clients such as British Petroleum, Coca Cola, HPE, and Cisco. He has completed 95 SV1 visits and 375 out-of-scope visits for the Coca Cola project. He ensures a 25-year warranty for infrastructure in the British Petroleum project, demonstrating his commitment to quality and long-term project viability. His responsibilities encompass a broad range of project management tasks, ensuring successful project execution.