About Me
Dynamic project management professional with 12+ years of experience leading cross-functional teams to deliver complex projects across technology, construction, and financial services sectors. PMP and Agile certified with a proven track record of successfully managing budgets up to £5M and teams of 30+ members. Known for strategic planning, stakeholder management, and driving continuous improvement. Passionate about implementing agile methodologies and building high-performing teams that consistently exceed expectations. Combines technical knowledge with strong leadership and communication skills to navigate challenging projects to successful completion.
Professional Experience
Senior Project Manager & Agile Coach
Lead enterprise-scale technology and digital transformation projects for clients in financial services and public sector. Oversee project portfolios with combined annual budgets of £5M. Mentor project teams in agile methodologies and serve as the organization's agile transformation leader.
- Successfully delivered a core banking system migration for a major financial institution 2 weeks ahead of schedule and 8% under budget
- Established a Project Management Office that increased on-time project delivery rates from 65% to 92%
- Led the agile transformation initiative that reduced time-to-market by 40% and improved customer satisfaction scores by 35%
Project Manager
Managed commercial construction projects from inception to completion, including office buildings, retail spaces, and educational facilities. Responsible for client relationships, contractor management, budget control, and schedule adherence.
- Delivered 7 major construction projects with a combined value of £35M, all within 5% of planned budget
- Implemented a digital project tracking system that improved real-time reporting and reduced administration time by 30%
Project Coordinator
Coordinated various internal projects including system implementations, process improvements, and regulatory compliance initiatives. Supported senior project managers and served as liaison between technical teams and business stakeholders.
- Helped deliver a regulatory compliance project that prevented potential penalties exceeding £1M
- Developed a standardized project documentation system adopted company-wide that improved knowledge transfer between teams
Skills
Project Management
- Strategic Planning
- Risk Management
- Stakeholder Management
- Budget Control
- Program Management
- PMO Establishment
Methodologies
- Agile/Scrum
- PRINCE2
- Waterfall
- Kanban
- Lean Six Sigma
- Hybrid Approaches
Tools & Software
- MS Project
- Jira
- Confluence
- Trello
- Power BI
- SAP
Leadership
- Team Building
- Conflict Resolution
- Coaching & Mentoring
- Change Management
- Executive Presentations
- Cross-functional Leadership
Education
University of Strathclyde
University of Glasgow
Contact
I'm interested in challenging project management opportunities and consulting roles where I can leverage my experience to drive organizational success. If you'd like to discuss how I can add value to your team or project, please get in touch.