Whether you're a business manager, a sponsor, a project leader or a supplier, I've seen the good and the bad, methods that work and pitfalls to avoid. I use experience and insights from 25 extraordinary years developing strategy and execution in retail, credit cards, loans, asset leasing, chemical plant, and health services, delivering projects as diverse as
analysis and strategy development
data analytics, modelling & science, data warehousing
customer research and product innovation
contact, marketing and fulfilment optimisation
ordering and workflow systems
computer-telephony integration
remediation and risk compliance, regulatory changes
financial reporting and accounting
I am Daniel Levitt.
You can find out more about me and read what other clients have said here: https://www.linkedin.com/in/daniellevittuk/
"I have worked with Dan for over 12 years in a variety of situations and with four separate companies. His work is exemplary and he expands his influence and delivery to what is needed not just what is asked. Dan is a person that follows through and delivers. He does many - sometimes noticed, sometimes unnoticed - things to make sure delivery is well constructed, accurate, and to plan. He also becomes a very quick subject matter expert in whatever field he is working in and will do what it takes execute properly and if not, find another way to fill any gaps. If you want things delivered well or problems solved with a real solution (whether tactical or strategic) I can't recommend him highly enough. I would be happy to speak with any future collaborators on how Dan would add value to their team."
"Dan managed a complex programme of work implementing a new Operational Risk Framework whilst working for me at the Co-Operative bank. Dan's leadership of the programme was exceptional - not only Dan's individual contribution but also the way he was able to drive out issues and ensure progress was made. Dan is an extremely hard worker but also very personable and created a great working environment with his peers. I would not hesitate to work with Dan again."
"Daniel is excellent in all regards. He quickly understand clients issues and makes complex things simple. He is great at communciating the key points and is not afraid to challenge existing behaviour when detrimental to the achievement of a successful outcome. I would happily work with Daniel again."
"Quite simply, without Dan's skills we would not have delivered our data change programme in a timely manner. We had two major shifts in focus for the programme, and he quickly identified how to bridge from old to new both times. He excells at building the path to resolution, by picking out the key issues and working through them at lightning speed, and bringing along the rest of the team with him. I appreciate his flexibility, diligence, and commitment, and know he would be an asset to any organisation."
"Dan is a stand out manager among the many I've met and managed in the past 15 years. He has that rare combination of exceptional analytical skills and a deep driven desire for customer delight. This combination allows him to make fact based decisions that allow the win-win of great customer satisfaction and increased shareholder value. His extensive experience as a technology project manager allows him to create the opportunities and make sure they are executable programs. He can flow seamlessly between technology, analytics and operations. I recommend Dan highly and would be happy to discuss in further detail if you'd like to contact me."
"Daniel is one of the most effective managers and a great business partner that I have had the privelege to work with. Besides being very strong technically, Dan has superior people management skills. Dan has a keen sense for business priorities and organizational constraints. He established a track record of finding innovative ways to deliver projects, key deliverables ahead of schedule and within cost despite organizational dynamics, competing priorities and resource constraints. Lastly, Dan is a genuine entrepreneur by heart and has a flare for business development which I have rarely seen in combination with such superior technical skills. That is what puts him in the top one percentile of management calibre in my opinion. I would welcome the opportunity to work with Dan again. We had a great time launching new products for the European market for BofA to drive their business growth agenda."
"I was the technology project manager for three projects for which Dan was the Project Champion (owner). Dan is a highly focused and results driven manager who is able to focus on both the strategic goals of the project and the day to day detail. Dan provided the projects with leadership and real tangible input based on his extensive experience and skills. Dan was also adept at stepping outside of his business remit and providing real value add the technology side, a key skill in today’s business environment."
"I have worked with Dan for over 7 years and have always been impressed by his professionalism and diligence. Dan is a project manager of the highest calibre and possesses exceptional planning and organisational skills. Alongside these functional abilities, Dan operates with a level of personal and professional integrity which is both admirable and (in my experience) unsurpassed. Dan has a great sense of humour and is always fun to work with - I recommend him strongly."
"I've had the pleasure of working with Dan for a few years. I've seen him in action on a variety of high profile, complex projects which he was managing. His success in delivering those projects is due to his raw intelligence, versatiliy and drive. The energy and enthusiam he brought to his work was apparent from the get go. On one occasion I tried to get Dan to help me deliver a large technology project for the Pre Paid business. The fact that I was quickly shot down by Dan's manager at the time is proof enough that those who have him on their team don't want to let him go! I would work with Dan whenever and wherever and would highly recommend him to anyone."
"I worked directly for Dan as a Project Manager at MBNA Europe. Dan is by far the smartest project manager I have ever met. Even to this day, I remember and apply the project management principles I learned from Dan on a daily basis. Dan is an exceptional leader with great analytical capabilities. I knew I could take difficult issues to Dan and he would help me resolve them. I look forward to the opportunity to work with Dan again in the future."
"I hugely enjoyed my time working with Dan. He allies deep business knowledge with remarkable commitment and perseverance. He rarely takes no for an answer and will find a way to get things done. A consummate professional!"
"I have had the privilege to have known and worked with Dan at various stages of his career development at MBNA/BOA, and on a variety of projects. Well respected individual, principled, diligent and consistent and a great sense of humour. If Dan was involved then the level of confidence within a project grew, a great team worker and natural leader."
"I have known Daniel since 2004 where he has always impressed me with his diligent, committed approach to ensuring a project is delivered. Daniel is supportive in developing people and sharing information to support a common goal. I wouldn’t hesitate in recommending Daniel who would be an asset to any organisation."
"I worked with Dan on different projects, of which he was either a sponsor or programme lead. Dan led from the front, ensuring projects delivered on time, was realistic, passionate, focussed on end goals and showed outstanding customer and stakeholder management skills. Was the "go-to" manager for large project and programme leads for problem-solving. His commitment to the his team, department and company is well known and in fact legendary. A stand-up manager."
"Professional, hard working and smart thinking. These were the characteristics of Daniel Levitt that I came across when I had the opportunity to work him over a period of 2 years at MBNA Europe 2003-2005. Daniel was instrumental in helping Sophron understand the internal requirements for a multi-million pound business case on Customer Marketing Optimisation. Daniel facilitated and directly assisted me in the production of the business case which Sophron duly delivered for the Database Marketing department. He undertook a major project management role in Database Marketing to migrate its Marketing data warehouse, Analytics datamart and Campaign Management datamarts to new data sources as MBNA Europe migrated its card processing and accounting from Europe to America systems. This was a large, high risk project managing external consultants, technology, data and business change against a business as usual background. Customer Marketing Optimisation was one small cog in the wheel but it was clear that Daniel managed all of the various projects with dedication and good humour - the data migration programme was a great success. I am very happy to endorse Daniel and reply to any enquiries. "
"I worked alongside Dan on several projects at MBNA including an intensive 3 year complex systems integration programme. Dan is one of the most thorough, intelligent, articulate and very personable project managers I have come across and a pleasure to do business with on a daily basis.
He has my utmost respect and I'm happy to recommend him to any future prospective employer."
"I have worked with Daniel over a period of several years, initially as a peer and then subsequently as a business partner. Quite apart from being a thoroughly personable colleague, Dan possesses a number of attributes that mark him out as an exceptional asset.
For me Dan represents a powerful combination of will and capability. He demonstrates extraordinary energy and drive to do what is right, but this is backed by an breadth of expertise and a sheer capacity to get through work that is unique in my experience."
"Daniel is quite simply one of the best people I have worked with. He blends an extremely high level of resourcefulness, technical and analytical skills with a great attitutde and sensitivity to the people around him.
His ability to take on challenges is prolific and his commitment to doing to best job possible at all times unwavering. I would recommend him unreservedly."