Project Manager at Elsevier
Amsterdam Area, Netherlands
- Current
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- Project Manager at Elsevier
- Past
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- Application Manager at Elsevier
- Conversion Production Support Manager at Elsevier
- Facilities Administrator/Archive Supervisor at Lloyds TSB
- Assistant Manager/Manager at HMV
- Education
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- University of Sussex
- University of Sussex
- The University of Texas at Austin
- Connections
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- Websites
Marc Price’s Experience
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Project Manager
Elsevier
(Public Company; ENL; Publishing industry)
December 2009 — Present (2 months)
• Develop integrated project plans, implementation schedules and cost estimates.
• Ensure completion of deliverables and adherence to timelines; track milestones and timelines across projects and institute necessary workflow, personnel and financial resource allocations, making alterations where necessary.
• Analyse and resolve issues that have the potential to jeopardise performance and/or ability to meet upon deliverables.
• Proactively identify changes in work scope and ensure appropriate planning measures are taken with internal and external clients to reassess, renegotiate and amend scope of work responsibilities proposals, contracts and budgets.
• Take initiative to propose new project plans to improve effectiveness within Central Application Management. Obtain guidance and approval as required to advance initiatives.
• Prepare and manage annual budgets and perform periodic cost and productivity analysis where required.
• Coordinate/manage overall planning of CAM initiatives where assigned by the VP/Director of Central Application Management.
• Participate with the VP/Director and CAM Management Team in strategic planning, development and problem resolution of complex issues and needs.
• Work closely with VP/Director of Central Application Management.
• Participate on and/or facilitate project teams and other relevant committees.
• Link projects and other CAM initiatives to enhance (future) efficiency and smoothness of operation.
• Help to establish and maintain a professional project culture within CAM.
• Contribute to presentations and other events to inform business and other CAM working partners of projects.
• Prepare and contribute to the preparation of reports, briefings, presentations and responses on strategic issues as appropriate.
• Provide communication counsel and support to the VP/Director to ensure that CAM's strategy, objectives and performance are effectively communicated to external and internal audiences. -
Application Manager
Elsevier
(Public Company; 10,001 or more employees; ENL; Publishing industry)
December 2006 — December 2009 (3 years 1 month)
* Writing clear functional specifications for the Electronic Warehouse II (EWII) application
* Manage the process of application release schedules
* Priority setting with regard to dates and timings of implementations
* Control and coordinate communication regarding the application
* Manage system performance
* Maintain content integrity of Electronic Warehouse II -
Conversion Production Support Manager
Elsevier
(Public Company; 10,001 or more employees; ENL; Publishing industry)
June 2004 — November 2006 (2 years 6 months)
* Liaison with customers and suppliers with regard to their conversion production requirements
* Project managing the conversion to Elsevier standards of many content types from beginning to end
* Tracking, analysing, and reporting on incoming and delivered content in accordance with KPIs
* Develop strategy of the conversion production group in Electronic Warehouse Operations
* Responsible for the completeness and usability of The Lancet’s online data
* Creation, implementation and documentation of procedures
* Invoice control and reporting -
Facilities Administrator/Archive Supervisor
Lloyds TSB
(Public Company; 10,001 or more employees; LLOY; Banking industry)
August 2001 — October 2003 (2 years 3 months)
* Special Projects Manager – planning and managing the integration of two data archive units
* Creation, implementation and documentation of all procedures, including audit and stock transfer
* Maintaining integrity of all databases. (Both product and contact databases)
* Training and development of staff
* Invoice control (including liaison with customers and contractors) and budget planning
* Keep in regular contact with sites managed by Facilities Management about their requirements -
Assistant Manager/Manager
HMV
(Public Company; 1001-5000 employees; Retail industry)
1988 — August 1997 (9 years )
* Planning, execution and evaluation of all aspects of opening the new record store in Douglas, Isle of Man
* Stock purchasing and control whilst adhering to strict targets and deadlines
* Planning, merchandising, evaluation of regular campaigns and proactively implementing local initiatives
* Selection, supervision, training and development of all staff
* General administration including reporting, budgeting and working with cash
* Liaison with other departments and superiors
Marc Price’s Education
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University of Sussex
MA , Contemporary History , 2002 — 2003
Completed a 10,000 word dissertation which explored innovative/controversial media used in telling the history of the Second World War
- Activities and Societies:
- Student Representative for the School of Humanities
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University of Sussex
BA , American Studies , 1998 — 2002
Completed a study of American history and society through the country’s TV, film, and other media output
- Activities and Societies:
- Student Representative for the School of English and American Studies, Press Officer for the Open Mike Society
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The University of Texas at Austin
BA , American Studies , 2000 — 2001
One year of the University of Sussex American Studies degree was carried out in the University of Texas in Austin
Additional Information
Marc Price’s Websites:
Marc Price’s Interests:
Web site design and maintenance (Content Manager and Designer of http://thecontrast.net since 2000), Staff Writer for an Internet based cultural magazine (http://www.popmatters.com), Passionate interest in the media and its uses, especially television and film industry, Reading and writing short stories, reviews of films and music releases, Listening to and performing music both solo and in a band, Dedicated runner and fitness enthusiast
Marc Price’s Groups:
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Texas Exes/University of Texas at Austin -
Alumni Network - University of Sussex -
Elsevier Employees & Former Employees
Marc Price’s Contact Settings
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