Delivering complex, cross-functional programmes on time and on budget. PMP certified with 10+ years driving digital transformation initiatives across financial services, retail, and public sector.
With a decade of experience managing high-stakes projects across multiple industries, I specialise in bringing structure, clarity, and momentum to ambiguous and complex programmes. I bridge the gap between technical teams and business stakeholders, ensuring everyone is aligned and moving in the same direction.
My approach combines rigorous planning with pragmatic adaptability — I believe great project management is about people as much as it is about process. I have led distributed teams of up to 40 people across multiple time zones, consistently delivering above expectations.
End-to-end ownership of multi-stream programmes. Governance, reporting, risk and dependency management at portfolio level.
Certified ScrumMaster with hands-on experience running squads, sprint ceremonies, and product backlogs in fast-moving environments.
Skilled at managing C-suite and board-level stakeholders, facilitating workshops, and driving alignment across conflicting priorities.
Full P&L ownership across projects — business case creation, benefit tracking, CapEx/OpEx forecasting, and financial reporting.
Proactive risk identification and mitigation, RAID log management, and escalation of critical issues to protect programme outcomes.
Managed large-scale cloud migrations (AWS, Azure) and digital transformation initiatives, coordinating architects, engineers, and vendors.
Line management of project coordinators and BAs, mentoring, performance reviews, and fostering a high-performing delivery culture.
Proficient across industry-standard project management and collaboration platforms used in enterprise environments.
Led the migration of a legacy core banking system to a modern cloud-native platform for a top-5 UK bank. Managed 35 FTEs across 4 streams (architecture, data, testing, and change). Delivered 3 weeks ahead of schedule with zero critical incidents at go-live.
Programme Manager for a full omnichannel replatform covering e-commerce, POS, loyalty, and supply chain systems for a national retailer with 350+ stores. Coordinated 8 external vendors and an internal team of 20.
Deputy Programme Manager on a Cabinet Office-sponsored initiative to deliver a national digital identity framework. Navigated complex cross-departmental governance, GDPR requirements, and parliamentary scrutiny throughout delivery.
Project Manager for an AI-assisted claims automation initiative, reducing manual processing by 70%. Managed integration with legacy policy management systems and change management across 200 claims handlers.
I'm currently open to senior project management and programme management opportunities — both permanent and contract. If you have a challenging programme that needs experienced leadership, I'd love to hear from you.