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Daniel Tighe

Project Delivery/Manager
Darwen

Summary

Commercially minded Project & Operations Manager with over 10 years of experience delivering complex, cross-sector projects across technology, healthcare, consultancy, and international hospitality. Skilled at leading multidisciplinary teams, developing policies and SOPs, and managing full operational lifecycles — from strategic planning and risk control to financial management and compliance delivery. Proven ability to design and deliver structured projects that improve efficiency, enhance safety, and drive measurable outcomes. Experienced in liaising with senior stakeholders, regulators, and external partners across diverse industries — from blockchain and NHS trusts to international dive operations in Thailand. Adept at balancing strategic vision with hands-on execution to deliver projects on time, within scope, and on budget.

Overview

16
16
years of professional experience
4
4
Certifications

Work History

Operations Manager

Dive Center & Operations Manager
01.2023 - Current
  • Delivered a full policy and SOP redevelopment project that improved safety, compliance, and consistency across operations.
  • Directed staff recruitment, scheduling, training, and development, improving instructor retention and performance.
  • Managed vessel projects including fuel supply, daily maintenance, and large-scale refits, ensuring zero downtime during peak season.
  • Produced daily accounts and payroll, enhancing financial transparency and control.
  • Represented the business at local government meetings, ensuring compliance with evolving regulations and SSI standards.
  • Supported front-line sales, successfully converting inquiries into bookings and contributing to revenue growth.
  • Conducted regular performance reviews, identifying areas for improvement and developing action plans to address them.
  • Supervised operations staff and kept employees compliant with company policies and procedures.

Delivery Project Manager

Input Output (IOHK)
09.2021 - 02.2023
  • Directed end-to-end project execution for third-party technical integrations, ensuring delivery within scope, budget, and timeline.
  • Championed Agile transformation, coaching project managers and engineers on sprint planning and adaptive workflows, improving delivery efficiency by 20%.
  • Designed strategic roadmaps using Jira and Confluence to track KPIs, visualise dependencies, and optimise resource allocation.
  • Facilitated cross-functional collaboration between internal teams and vendors, streamlining communication and compliance with SLAs.
  • Identified plans and resources required to meet project goals and objectives.
  • Successfully managed multiple projects simultaneously by prioritising tasks according to urgency, resource availability, and alignment with organisational goals.
  • Successfully managed multiple projects simultaneously by prioritising tasks according to urgency, resource availability, and alignment with organisational goals.

Project Associate

Deloitte
03.2021 - 09.2021
  • Contributed to the development of best practices within the organisation, sharing knowledge with colleagues and fostering a culture of continuous improvement.
  • Managed full project lifecycle from feasibility through delivery and post-implementation review.
  • Produced executive-level briefs to align project outcomes with broader business goals in politically sensitive environments.
  • Developed comprehensive project plans that outlined key objectives, milestones, and resource allocation for timely completion.
  • Conducted post-project evaluations to identify areas of improvement, applying lessons learned to future initiatives for continuous growth and development.

Delivery Project Manager – RAPID Testing Lead

Salford City Council
10.2020 - 05.2021
  • Lead Greater Manchester's COVID-19 rapid testing rollout, contributing to a 15% reduction in transmission.
  • Managed supply chain and staffing challenges, deploying contingency plans to maintain testing capacity.
  • Designed multilingual outreach campaigns to improve community engagement and equitable access.
  • Planned, designed, and scheduled phases for large projects.
  • Identified plans and resources required to meet project goals and objectives.
  • Successfully managed multiple projects simultaneously by prioritising tasks according to urgency, resource availability, and alignment with organisational goals.

Client Delivery Project Manager

Answer 42
12.2018 - 07.2020
  • Planned, designed, and scheduled phases for large projects.
  • Identified plans and resources required to meet project goals and objectives.
  • Delivered cybersecurity projects for Fortune 500 clients, achieving 100% on-time delivery.
  • Improved team velocity by 25% through customised Agile/Waterfall/Hybrid methodologies.
  • Negotiated cost-saving measures, reducing overhead by £50K annually.

Senior Project Manager

University Hospital South Manchester
09.2016 - 12.2016
  • Managed IT infrastructure programs, including hardware deployment, Wi-Fi installation, and data centre relocation.
  • Directed end-to-end data migration efforts, ensuring regulatory compliance.
  • Maintained schedules to meet key milestones at every project phase.
  • Evaluated vendor proposals, selecting those that provided the best value for cost, quality, and timeliness.
  • Coordinated cross-functional teams to determine timely delivery and compliance with project requirements.
  • Presented regular status reports to executive leadership, providing insights into progress made toward achieving key milestones.

Project Manager

Cheshire and Wirral Partnership NHS Foundation Trust
06.2015 - 12.2015
  • Successfully managed multiple projects simultaneously by prioritising tasks according to urgency, resource availability, and alignment with organisational goals.
  • Identified plans and resources required to meet project goals and objectives.
  • Monitored project performance to identify areas of improvement and make adjustments.
  • Established effective communication among team members for enhanced collaboration and successful project completion.
  • Developed comprehensive project plans with clear timelines, milestones, and budget requirements, ensuring timely delivery of high-quality results.

Project Manager

NHS Leadership Academy
05.2014 - 10.2014
  • Delivered CRM and reporting solutions (Sugar CRM, QlikView), recovering a stalled legacy project to successful closure.
  • Successfully managed multiple projects simultaneously by prioritising tasks according to urgency, resource availability, and alignment with organisational goals.
  • Planned, designed, and scheduled phases for large projects.
  • Identified plans and resources required to meet project goals and objectives.
  • Monitored project performance to identify areas of improvement and make adjustments.
  • Met project deadlines without sacrificing build quality or workplace safety.
  • Monitored progress against established goals, adjusting schedules and resources as needed to keep projects on track.

Project Manager

Lancashire Care NHS Foundation Trust
07.2013 - 10.2013
  • Aligned national and local healthcare initiatives with Cost Improvement Plans.
  • Redesigned patient pathways to improve efficiency and service delivery.
  • Identified plans and resources required to meet project goals and objectives.
  • Monitored project performance to identify areas of improvement and make adjustments.
  • Monitored progress against established goals, adjusting schedules and resources as needed to keep projects on track.
  • Established effective communication among team members for enhanced collaboration and successful project completion.
  • Coordinated with cross-functional teams to resolve project issues and mitigate risks.

Project Manager

Earlier Roles
01.2010 - 01.2012
  • Project Manager (Interim), 5 Boroughs Partnership NHS FT
  • Project Manager, North West Ambulance Service
  • Project Manager, Balfour Beatty
  • Project Manager, NHS Technology Adoption Centre

Education

Business & Management Studies

University of Central Lancashire

Advanced A-Level - Leisure & Tourism

Skills

  • - Project & Programme Management (Agile, Prince2, Hybrid)

  • - Operations Leadership & Team Development

  • - Policy, SOP & Process Delivery

  • - Stakeholder & Vendor Engagement

  • - Risk, Compliance & Regulatory Oversight

Certification

- Professional Scrum Master I (PSM I) – Scrum.org

Timeline

Operations Manager

Dive Center & Operations Manager
01.2023 - Current

Delivery Project Manager

Input Output (IOHK)
09.2021 - 02.2023

Project Associate

Deloitte
03.2021 - 09.2021

Delivery Project Manager – RAPID Testing Lead

Salford City Council
10.2020 - 05.2021

Client Delivery Project Manager

Answer 42
12.2018 - 07.2020

Senior Project Manager

University Hospital South Manchester
09.2016 - 12.2016

Project Manager

Cheshire and Wirral Partnership NHS Foundation Trust
06.2015 - 12.2015

Project Manager

NHS Leadership Academy
05.2014 - 10.2014

Project Manager

Lancashire Care NHS Foundation Trust
07.2013 - 10.2013

Project Manager

Earlier Roles
01.2010 - 01.2012

Advanced A-Level - Leisure & Tourism

Business & Management Studies

University of Central Lancashire
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