MY experience
Simon Harley - Founder
Experienced IT & Fleet Project Management
12+ years delivering complex software, infrastructure and technology projects across the UK, Europe and US.
I help businesses deliver projects that need experienced project management without the cost or commitment of hiring a permanent project manager.
My experience spans fleet management software implementations, software development, infrastructure upgrades, system replacements and business-critical technology projects.
From initial requirements and planning through implementation, stakeholder management, risk control and delivery, I provide experienced project leadership that keeps projects moving.
Sharley Consultancy | Founder & Senior Project Manager
2024 – Present
Fleet Management Software Project Experience
Chevin Fleet Solutions | Senior Project Manager | 2019 – 2024
During five years with Chevin Fleet Solutions, I managed software and technology projects for customers across the UK, Europe and the US.
Chevin is a global market leader in Fleet Management Software, supplying software to a diverse and vast customer base across the globe. Managing mainly UK, Europe and US-based projects, Projects are typically medium to very large, spread across multiple industries including logistics, manufacturing, automotive, waste management and healthcare.
What’s my input?
My role covered the full project lifecycle, including:
Project planning and scheduling
Requirements and scope definition
Stakeholder management
Software development and implementation
Risk and issue management
Budget and quality control
Customer communication
Resource coordination
RFP and Statement of Work development
Pre-sales support
Project governance and reporting
What this means for clients?
This experience means I understand both the project-management side of technology delivery and the operational realities involved in implementing systems within fleet-dependent businesses.
AXIELL UK | PROJECT MANAGER | 2013 - 2019
Delivered library-management software implementations across libraries, local authorities and museums.
This experience involved managing technology implementation within organisations with multiple stakeholders, operational requirements and change-management considerations
BOOTS CHEMIST | Infrastructure Project Coordinator / Project Manager | 2006 - 2013
Delivered and coordinated technology refresh projects including Office 365, desktop and laptop replacement, and server infrastructure upgrades.
WHAT CLIENTS GET?
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Proven experience keeping complex projects on track, from planning through to successful delivery.
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Clear, consistent communication keeps everyone informed, aligned and focused on what matters.
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Identify potential issues early and take practical action before they become costly problems.
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Build strong relationships across clients, teams and suppliers to keep everyone working towards the same goal.
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Combine hands-on project management experience with specialist knowledge of technology, software and IT.
Let's discuss your project
If you're planning a software implementation, infrastructure project or fleet technology project and need experienced project leadership, let's have an initial conversation.