Nigel Mc Ilkenny
About Nigel Mc Ilkenny
Nigel Mc Ilkenny serves as the Head of IT Delivery & Development at Virgin Media and has over a decade of experience in IT leadership roles, including positions at UPC and Vodafone. He specializes in managing complex technical projects and balancing market demands with cost efficiency.
Work at Virgin Media
Nigel Mc Ilkenny has served as the Head of IT Delivery & Development at Virgin Media since 2015. In this role, he has focused on delivering large-scale, complex, and cross-platform technical projects. His expertise encompasses both Agile and Waterfall project management methodologies. He plays a crucial role in managing third-party vendors, ensuring optimal engagement for successful project delivery. His responsibilities include challenging systems integrators to proactively manage programme delivery, addressing dependencies, issues, and risks.
Work at UPC
Nigel Mc Ilkenny worked at UPC Ireland as the Head of IT Delivery & Development from 2012 to 2015. He was responsible for creating winning teams that contributed to corporate growth during his tenure. Prior to this role, he served as the IT Change & Compliance Manager from 2006 to 2012, where he focused on managing IT change processes and compliance initiatives.
Current Role at Vodafone
Since 2017, Nigel Mc Ilkenny has been working at Vodafone as a Contract Programme Manager. In this position, he actively supports and drives programme governance to ensure the successful delivery of release components. His experience in managing complex projects and vendor relationships is instrumental in achieving project objectives.
Education and Expertise
Nigel Mc Ilkenny studied at Trinity College Dublin, where he earned a B.Sc. in Information Systems from 1997 to 2001. He continued his education at the same institution, achieving an MA in Information Systems in 2001. His academic background provides a strong foundation for his expertise in IT delivery and development.
Professional Achievements
Nigel Mc Ilkenny has a proven track record in creating effective teams that drive corporate growth. His strong focus on balancing time to market with total cost of ownership while meeting consumer market expectations has been a key aspect of his career. He specializes in delivering large-scale technical projects and has extensive experience in managing third-party vendors.