Alex Buck
About Alex Buck
Alex Buck is an experienced IT Project Manager currently employed at Nationwide Building Society since 2018. He has a diverse background in project management, having worked in various roles across multiple organizations, including RM Education and Oxfordshire County Council.
Work at Nationwide Building Society
Currently, Alex Buck serves as an IT Project Manager at Nationwide Building Society, a position held since 2018. In this role, he is responsible for overseeing IT projects, ensuring they align with organizational goals. Prior to this, he worked as a PMO Analyst at the same institution from 2016 to 2018. His experience at Nationwide Building Society includes managing project timelines, resources, and stakeholder communications, contributing to the overall efficiency of the IT department.
Previous Experience in Project Management
Alex Buck has a diverse background in project management across various organizations. He worked at RM Education multiple times in different capacities, including Project Manager, Project Coordinator, PMO Analyst, and Bid Support Manager. His tenure at RM Education spanned from 2010 to 2014. Additionally, he served as Programme Office Support at Oxfordshire County Council for four months in 2011 and as Systems Coordinator at Halcrow, a CH2M HILL Company, in New York from 2006 to 2007.
Education and Expertise
Alex Buck studied at Southampton Solent University, where he earned a BSc (Hons) in Property Development, focusing on Building/Construction Site Management from 2007 to 2010. He holds a PRINCE2 Practitioner certification, which signifies his proficiency in project management methodologies. His educational background and certifications provide a solid foundation for his project management roles, particularly in governance and change life cycle management.
Skills in Project Delivery
Alex Buck is known for his ability to constructively challenge existing processes to enhance practices and outcomes. He has extensive knowledge of governance and the change life cycle, which aids in effective project delivery. He is adept at delivering quality management information (MI) and reporting, supporting evidence-based decision-making. His experience includes successfully managing projects using both waterfall and agile methodologies, particularly in middleware and infrastructure changes.