Jim Skellern
About Jim Skellern
Jim Skellern is a Senior Project Manager at Legal & General, where he has worked since 2012, managing significant projects including a £7 million network migration. With extensive experience in project management across various organizations, he has a strong background in systems integration and business process re-engineering.
Work at Legal & General
Jim Skellern has been employed at Legal & General as a Senior Project Manager since 2012. In this role, he has managed significant projects, including a £7 million initiative that involved migrating the network of Mortgage sellers to a new strategic Electronic Point of Sale (EPoS) system. This project required coordination with seven third-party software delivery partners. Prior to his current tenure, he worked at Legal & General from 1996 to 2008, where he played a crucial role in the Retail Distribution Review (RDR) programme, focusing on Systems Integration and Business Acceptance Testing.
Previous Experience at Tata Consultancy Services
Before returning to Legal & General, Jim Skellern worked at Tata Consultancy Services as a Senior Programme/Project Manager from 2008 to 2012. During his time there, he successfully implemented recommendations for Cofunds Retail Operations, which included modifications to the operating model, website, and application forms. He also led multiple small initiatives aimed at enhancing user experience and was instrumental in a business re-engineering project for Cofunds Ltd, focusing on process documentation and improvement.
Background in Project Management
Jim Skellern has a robust background in project management, having worked at Lloyd's of London as a Project Manager from 1984 to 1996. His extensive experience spans over three decades, during which he has developed expertise in managing infrastructure portfolio software-related projects, particularly in currency projects. His career reflects a consistent focus on delivering complex projects and ensuring compliance with industry standards.
Education and Expertise
Jim Skellern studied Civil Engineering at the University of Leeds, where he earned a Bachelor of Science degree from 1980 to 1984. His educational background has provided him with a solid foundation in engineering principles, which he has applied throughout his career in project management. His expertise includes managing large-scale projects, systems integration, and business process improvement.