Fergus Delappe
About Fergus Delappe
Fergus Delappe is the Sr Director Head of Project Management at Bristol Myers Squibb, with extensive experience in deploying Project Management Organizations across various industries.
Current Role at Bristol Myers Squibb
Fergus Delappe currently holds the position of Senior Director and Head of Project Management at Bristol Myers Squibb. In this role, he leads the Project Management Office (PMO) and is responsible for overseeing the implementation of project management practices across the organization. His work focuses on defining key stakeholder requirements and building high-performing integrated global teams to ensure project success.
Previous Roles at Bristol Myers Squibb
Fergus Delappe has a long history with Bristol Myers Squibb, where he has held various roles. Before his current position, he was the Director of the Program Management Office in New Jersey. Between 2012 and 2014, he worked in the Pharma Program Management Office and served as part of the PMO Business Continuity team from 2011 to 2012. From 2007 to 2011, he was involved in PMO Strategic Integration and Plant Rationalization. Delappe began his career at the company in Capital Projects in Dublin, Ireland, from 2003 to 2007.
Education and Certifications
Fergus Delappe’s educational background includes a Bachelor of Manufacturing Technology Engineering Degree from University College Galway and Regional Technical College Galway in Ireland, and a Postgraduate Diploma in Quality Management from the National University of Ireland, Galway. He is also a Certified Project Management Professional (PMP) from the Project Management Institute, which he achieved in 2011, and a Certified Purchasing Manager (CPM) from the Institute for Supply Management, achieved in 2006.
Industry Expertise and Experience
Fergus Delappe has extensive experience in deploying Project Management Organizations across diverse industries, including bio-pharmaceutical, tobacco, personal computers, and automotive sectors. His expertise lies in creating scalable PMO processes and governance systems that align with organizational strategy. Delappe is known for his ability to define key stakeholder requirements and develop high-performing, integrated global teams.
Public Speaking and Contributions
Fergus Delappe has contributed to the field of project management as a guest presenter at the Global PMI Symposium on two occasions. His presentations have showcased his expertise in project management and his experience in deploying successful PMOs across various industries.