A forward-thinking, goal-driven Project Manager with a proven track record of delivering multiple concurrent projects on time and under budget by an average of 10%. With a portfolio of over 200 design projects in retail and healthcare, I am both Prince2 Agile and Scrum Master certified. Experienced in uniting cross-functional stakeholder groups on fast-paced, agile projects, I specialise in keeping creative teams on track, helping them navigate change and deliver results that exceed expectations. With extensive experience team leadership, I have achieved sales increases of £1m, smashed profit targets, and know how to motivate teams to deliver exceptional client experiences.
Work history
Project ManagerArt in Site
London, United KingdomFull Time
Key Achievements
- Great Ormond Street: Sight and Sound Centre
- Swan Centre Eastleigh
- Evelina Children's Assessment and Development Unit
- Developed a project finance tracking method for effective financial reporting
- Currently managing projects with UCLH, Guys’s and St Thomas’, Evelina London, Nottinghamshire NHS Trust, and Stoke Mandeville Hospital, with values up to £400k.
Responsibilities
- Managing multiple concurrent projects in challenging NHS environments and public spaces.
- Scoping projects, documenting key deliverables and producing project timelines.
- Using Wrike to manage project tasks and key dates, and to effectively coordinate team resources.
- Leading twice-weekly team meetings with Directors, Designers, Marketing and Fundraising. These connect the team whilst we continue to work from home, and maintains healthy workloads.
- Communicating project progress with clients, building strong strategic relationships and effectively managing expectations.
- Managing all project finances, tracking costs to projects and reporting to Art in Site’s Directors.
- Working with the design team to specify materials, select suppliers and build and manage budgets.
- Fostering strong relationships with our NHS clients during the Covid-19 pandemic to ensure Art In Site can respond to changing requirements and timelines.
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Project ManagerLush Cosmetics
- London, United KingdomFull Time
Key Achievements
- Managed up to 30 projects concurrently, delivering under budget by an average of 10%.
- Coordinated over 200 cross-disciplinary stakeholder groups.
- Developed an online project hub for the UK/Europe. This provided full visibility of the progress and costs of 250+ projects, facilitated resource allocation and allowed results to be reviewed.
- Provided project management support during the construction of Lush’s second largest store.
Responsibilities
- Managed design and construction projects end-to-end using a blend of Agile and traditional methods.
- Coordinated stakeholder teams comprised of the Project Board, internal partners (Design, Visual Merchandising, Digital, Finance, Retail and Property) and external consultants and suppliers.
- Liaised with clients and stakeholders pre-project to define requirements and project scope. Challenged and negotiated priorities where necessary, and identified additional opportunities.
- Developed detailed and accurate feasibility reports and budgets, presenting these to Finance and Property management for sign-off.
- Discussed budget limitations with key stakeholders and negotiated value-engineering solutions.
- Built detailed project schedules to break down project backlogs into timeboxed components. Adjusted deadlines and coordinated extra resources when necessary to achieve project goals.
- Facilitated seamless collaboration and decision making by leading feasibility/kick-off meetings, project reviews and project retrospectives.
- Developed effective project systems and communication processes using tools like Trello and Google Suite. Ensured these were used, reviewed and improved regularly to guarantee their value and effectiveness.
- Inspired delivery teams and suppliers with detailed project briefs
- Reported to senior stakeholders to provide full visibility of my team’s work and results.
- Managed all contractor and consultant contracts, invoicing and project documentation.
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Skills
- Project Management
- People Development
- Communicating Ideas
- Budget Control
- Programme Management
- Stakeholder Management
- Business Management
- Problem Solving
- Process Development
- Creative Approach
Education
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Certified Scrum MasterThe Knowledge Academy, London
- London, United Kingdom
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Prince2 Agile Foundation and PractitionerAxelos
- London, United Kingdom
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