Alex Bosworth
About Alex Bosworth
Alex Bosworth is an IT Portfolio Manager specializing in the social sector, currently working at Quartech in Victoria, BC. He has extensive experience in project management and technical delivery, having previously held roles at various organizations including the Parliamentary Digital Service and Plena Global Holdings.
Work at Quartech
Alex Bosworth has been serving as the IT Portfolio Manager for the Social Sector at Quartech since 2019. In this role, he oversees a multidisciplinary team of eight technical staff across two regional offices in Victoria, BC. His responsibilities include managing the performance and maintenance of 60 business-critical enterprise applications. He has implemented proactive application remediation and service improvement strategies for two provincial government ministries, ensuring that the IT services align with the needs of the social sector.
Previous Experience in Project Management
Before joining Quartech, Alex Bosworth held several project management positions in the UK. He worked at the Parliamentary Digital Service as an Azure Project Manager and Scrum Master from 2016 to 2017. Prior to that, he served as a Senior Technical Delivery Manager at the same organization from 2015 to 2016. His experience also includes roles at the Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government, Government Digital Service, and Tribal Worldwide, where he managed various digital and technical projects.
Education and Expertise
Alex Bosworth studied at the University of South Africa/Universiteit van Suid-Afrika, where he earned a Bachelor of Commerce (B.Comm.) degree with majors in Economics and Financial Management from 1994 to 1998. His educational background provides a strong foundation for his roles in IT project management and portfolio management, particularly in understanding the financial and economic aspects of technology implementation.
Leadership and Team Management
In his current role at Quartech, Alex Bosworth manages a multidisciplinary team, demonstrating his leadership capabilities. He has led initiatives to revitalize operational teams by implementing a Kanban style of working and utilizing online collaboration tools. His focus on team dynamics and operational efficiency has contributed to improved project outcomes and team performance.
Achievements in IT Management
Throughout his career, Alex Bosworth has made significant contributions to IT management. He overhauled the management reporting function to ensure that information was relevant and actionable. His strategic approach to project management has led to the successful implementation of service improvement strategies and enhanced operational processes across various organizations.