Dan Channer
About Dan Channer
Dan Channer is a PMO Manager specializing in Planning and Dependency Management at Nationwide Building Society, where he has worked since 2017. He has extensive experience in project planning and management, having held various roles in organizations such as Computer Sciences Corporation, Lloyds Banking Group, and Dell.
Work at Nationwide Building Society
Dan Channer has been serving as the PMO Manager (Planning & Dependency Management) at Nationwide Building Society since 2017. In this role, he is responsible for overseeing project management operations and ensuring effective planning and dependency management within the organization. His tenure at Nationwide follows his previous position as a Planning Consultant at the same institution from 2015 to 2017. During his time at Nationwide, he has contributed to the development of a Planning Academy aimed at enhancing the skills of planners.
Previous Employment History
Dan Channer has a diverse employment history in project management and planning roles across various organizations. He worked at Computer Sciences Corporation as a Planning Manager from 2007 to 2010. Following this, he served as a Programme Planning Manager at Lloyds Banking Group from 2010 to 2012. His international experience includes positions at Dell and Servita in Doha, Qatar, where he worked as a Senior Programme Planner and PMO Planner, respectively. He also held roles at Fujitsu Services, Atkins Management Consultants, and BT Syntegra.
Education and Expertise
Dan Channer studied at the University of York, where he earned a BSc (Hons) in Chemistry from 1986 to 1989. His educational background supports his expertise in project planning and management. He specializes in developing custom reporting and decision support systems using tools such as MS Project, Primavera P6, MS Access, QlikSense, and VBA. Additionally, he is skilled in advanced modeling techniques, including Monte Carlo simulations, which he utilizes for conducting What-If scenarios.
Achievements in Project Management
Throughout his career, Dan Channer has implemented significant improvements in project management practices. He developed groundbreaking visualization management information (MI) systems using QlikSense, which enhanced dependency management. He also facilitated the integration of Agile and Waterfall methodologies into a cohesive Planning Framework, demonstrating his ability to adapt and innovate within project management environments. His contributions to the Planning Academy at Nationwide Building Society further illustrate his commitment to professional development in the field.