Daniel Watts

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Sunbeam Imp Sport

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Engagement Model Offered

Day Rate; Technical / Advisory; Project Based; Interim / Contract

Suited to Organisational Types

Start-ups; Scale-ups; SME; Corporate

Daniel is a Programme Manager with over 30 years of experience across automotive, manufacturing and IT. He has worked with organisations including Jaguar Land Rover, Aston Martin, Massey Ferguson and Pcubed.

He supports organisations in bringing structure to complex programmes, establishing operating models and governance frameworks, and aligning business and IT teams to deliver effectively.

Daniel’s Arena

• Automotive, Manufacturing & IT.

• Technical Focus: Programme Delivery, Operating Model Design, PMO Establishment.

• Function Expertise: Governance, Business–IT Alignment, Complex Programme Management.

Superpowers

• Brings structure and clarity to complex, high-pressure programmes.

• Bridges the gap between business and IT to drive aligned decision-making.

• Breaks down complexity into manageable, deliverable actions.

• Maintains momentum through persistence, positivity and decisive leadership.

Impact in Action

• Jaguar Land Rover (2014–2016): Programme Manager for the New Defender, one of the largest programmes in his career.

• Massey Ferguson (2011–2014): Built PMO for global tractor programme, delivering from greenfield site to production in 3 years.

• Aston Martin (2008): Defined a scaled NPI process, adapting Ford’s global framework for a smaller, agile organisation.

• Managed budgets up to £652m and led teams of 9–1.

Working style

• Calm, decisive and fair.

• Known for staying composed under pressure, making clear decisions and bringing teams together to deliver the best outcomes.