Simon H.
About Simon H.
Simon H. is an Engineering Director specializing in Scaling Agile, currently working at Thomson Reuters. He has extensive experience in agile methodologies, having held various leadership roles at organizations such as LogicaCMG, Symantec, and Oxford University Press.
Current Role at Thomson Reuters
Simon H. serves as the Engineering Director: Scaling Agile at Thomson Reuters, a position he has held since 2022. In this role, he focuses on enhancing Agile delivery capabilities within the organization. He has been instrumental in establishing transformation priorities, roadmaps, and Lean Agile controls to support Agile delivery at scale. Simon has also played a key role in integrating Generative AI technologies into product management and engineering teams, facilitating planning events, demos, and showcases to improve Agile practices.
Previous Experience at LogicaCMG
Simon H. worked at LogicaCMG as a Project Manager from 1995 to 2005. Over the course of ten years, he managed various projects, contributing to the company's operational success. His experience in this role laid the foundation for his future positions in project and program management.
Experience at Oxford University Press
From 2017 to 2019, Simon held the position of Head of Delivery Hub at Oxford University Press. During his two years there, he oversaw delivery operations, ensuring that projects met their objectives and adhered to timelines. His leadership in this role contributed to the efficiency of the delivery processes within the organization.
Background in Agile Program Management
Simon has extensive experience in Agile program management, having worked as a Principal Delivery Manager at Amey from 2015 to 2017 and as an Agile Program Manager at GfK from 2019 to 2022. His roles involved coaching teams on Agile methodologies and improving delivery processes. He also served as a Senior Principal Program Manager at Symantec from 2007 to 2015, where he further developed his expertise in program management.
Education and Expertise
Simon H. studied at the University of the West of England, where he earned a BA(Hons) in Systems Analysis from 1991 to 1995. His educational background provided him with a strong foundation in systems thinking and analysis, which he has applied throughout his career in various roles focused on Agile methodologies and program management.