Paul Naybour

Paul Naybour is a seasoned project management consultant with over 15 years of experience in the industry. As the co-founder and managing director of Parallel, Paul has been instrumental in shaping the company's vision and delivering exceptional project management training and consultancy services. With a robust background in power generation and extensive senior-level experience, Paul specializes in the development and implementation of change programs, risk management, earned value management, and bespoke project management training.

Courses Paul Delivers

• APM Project Fundamentals Qualification
• APM Project Management Qualification
• APM Project Professional Qualification
• APMG Project Planning and Control
• Parallel's Project Management in Practice

Expertise and Achievements

• Specialist Areas: Project and program management, process development, risk management, and bespoke training solutions.
• Industry Experience: Extensive consulting assignments in engineering, construction, and infrastructure sectors, delivering multi-million-pound development programs for clients like Network Rail and Transport for London.
• Training and Mentoring: Significant experience in training and mentoring project management staff for prestigious clients, including British Nuclear Fuels, Network Rail, Infraco SSL, Strachan and Henshaw, Carillion, Halcrow, Parsons Brinckerhoff, Lend Lease Project Consulting, and Wilson Bowden.

Notable Projects

• Parsons Brinckerhoff: Worked with EMEA Directors to enhance project management capabilities through gap analysis and bespoke workshops, developing leading practices in project and program management.
• Babcock International Group: Completed various assignments including earned value integrated baseline reviews, process development, and coaching, as well as the creation of a competency framework.
• Wilson Bowden: Collaborated with board members to standardize the planning application process, developing templates that minimize delays and optimize development returns.
• BNFL (British Nuclear Fuels Limited): Designed and delivered earned value implementation workshops and foundational project management training, along with bespoke and modular process-based training solutions.

Education and Professional Qualifications

• Chartered Engineer (CEng)
• Master of Business Administration (MBA)
• Bachelor of Science (Honours) in Engineering (BSc(Hons))
• Member of the Association for Project Management (MAPM)
• Member of the Institution of Engineering and Technology (MIET)
• Project Management Professional (PMP)

Paul Naybour's dedication to excellence and his innovative approach to project management have established him as a trusted leader and trainer in the field. His contributions to Parallel and the broader industry continue to drive successful project outcomes and elevate standards across various sectors.

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