Brian Knights
About Brian Knights
Brian Knights is a Programme Manager at Cision in Chicago with extensive experience in financial services, investments, and wealth management.
Current Role at Cision
Brian Knights is currently working as a Programme Manager at Cision in Chicago, Illinois, United States. In this role, he leverages his extensive project management experience to oversee and drive complex programmes, ensuring they align with business goals and deliver strategic value. His expertise in translating business requirements into IT deliverables and managing programme governance is key to his contributions at Cision.
Previous Tenure at Xceed Group
From 2017 to 2018, Brian Knights worked as a Consultant at Xceed Group in London, Greater London, United Kingdom. During his tenure, he provided consultancy services focused on enabling clients to achieve their business transformation objectives. With a strong emphasis on best practice methods including PRINCE2, Agile, and Waterfall, Brian played a critical role in facilitating smooth transitions and aligning IT solutions with business needs.
Consultancy at St. James’s Place Wealth Management
Between 2015 and 2016, Brian Knights served as a Programme Consultant at St. James’s Place Wealth Management in Cirencester, Gloucestershire, United Kingdom. His role involved designing and executing programme delivery strategies that supported the company's investment and wealth management operations. His efforts were instrumental in driving change management and business transformation initiatives.
Education in Engineering at Luton Tech College
Brian Knights pursued his education at Luton Tech College, where he studied Engineering from 1980 to 1984. This foundational education provided him with the technical knowledge and analytical skills that have underpinned his extensive career in programme management and IT. His engineering background has been crucial in his ability to evaluate and deliver complex technological solutions.