Steve Barrington
About Steve Barrington
Steve Barrington is a Project Manager at Nationwide Building Society, where he has worked since 2012. He has extensive experience in IT service management and project oversight, particularly in transitioning business models and managing significant budgets.
Work at Nationwide Building Society
Steve Barrington has served as a Project Manager at Nationwide Building Society since 2012. Over his 12-year tenure in Swindon, United Kingdom, he has managed significant projects, including one with a budget of £6.5 million. This project focuses on transitioning the company’s working model to an offshore, sourced partner-based model. His role involves overseeing the implementation of strategic initiatives that align with the organization's goals.
Previous Experience at British Telecom Global Services
Before joining Nationwide Building Society, Steve Barrington worked at British Telecom Global Services as a Project Manager from 2002 to 2008. During his six years in Bournemouth, Dorset, he managed various projects that contributed to the company's operational efficiency. His earlier experience at British Telecom as a Field Engineer from 1981 to 1987 provided him with a solid foundation in technical and operational aspects of the telecommunications industry.
Education and Expertise
Steve Barrington holds a Foundation Certificate in IT Service Management (ITIL), which he obtained in 1998. His expertise includes extensive use of Prince 2 principles in managing high-profile IT and business change projects. He has a strong background in procurement process management and contract management, specifically concerning third-party suppliers and outsource partners.
IT Operational Experience
Steve Barrington has significant experience in IT operational and data centre support, providing 24x7 services. His involvement in an Enterprise Development Transformation programme has focused on enhancing IT infrastructure, demonstrating his commitment to improving operational capabilities within the organizations he has worked for.