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Driving strategic projects to launch, leading on the execution of propositions and 'go to market' (GTM) approach.Translating propositions into customer experience and business requirements.Developing and owning GTM plans for product launches, identifying critical path activities, and mitigating potential risks and issues.Advocating for delivery, leveraging subject matter expertise to influence and shape early-stage propositional thinking.Effectively communicating across diverse business areas, ranging from marketing to technology, and engaging with stakeholders of varying seniority levels.Fronting improvements in working methodologies to enhance project delivery effectiveness.Playing a role in transitioning the TV team to a more agile way of working.

Led the strategic development and end-to-end delivery of the Sky Up digital equity programme, managing multiple workstreams and coordinating teams from across the business and beyond to seamlessly deliver products and events with wrap-around support.Gained buy-in from stakeholders across the business, bringing to life how ethical initiatives and campaigns align to broader business priorities. Developed and maintained trusted partnerships with external agencies, charity partners, local authorities, and other key collaborators to the benefit of the programme and its beneficiaries.Coordinated robust social impact measurement to ensure impact and insight is captured and evaluated, and the programme delivered measurable impacts for the business and society.Liaised with Corp Comms, Internal Comms, Public Affairs, and other business areas to build and execute effective comms plans, using data, case studies and assets to drive the Sky Up narrative, both internally and externally.Managed budgets, including forecast estimation, actuals tracking and raising/receipting purchase orders.Empowered, mentored and line managed junior colleagues to support their personal and professional development. Relentlessly championed commitment to safeguarding policies and sustainability practices.

London, United Kingdom

Project Manager in the Change Delivery team at Sky, working on projects including Sky Mobile, Sky Glass and Sky Stream.Created and maintained project plans, RACIs and RAID logs to ensure accountability, identify risks and understand the delivery landscape and any dependencies.Successfully managed risks and issues; grasping issues and formulating mitigations at pace, later reflecting on and sharing lessons learned where applicable.Collaborated with stakeholders from across the business and external to define, co-ordinate and track analysis and readiness activities to ensure the successful delivery of operational change and/or products to market.Received Sky Shine recognition from a team external to my own for my ability to build strong relationships and flex my approach dependent on the stakeholder and scenario.Co-ordinated business areas to plan, build and manage trials; including trial logistics and the definition of entry and exit criteria, assessing key learnings and recommending best-practice.Effectively managed budgets, including forecast estimation and actuals tracking.Owned third-party engagement with multiple suppliers, forming trusted relationships, representing Sky and being the single point of contact for updates and issue management.Provided status updates to senior leadership. Facilitated regular project meetings/calls up to Executive Steering Group level.Responded to ad-hoc tasks/requests, exceeding remit to support project and team members.Key owner and driver of social activity within the department, enhancing interaction and promoting inclusivity.Organised numerous engagement activities and initiatives, both cross-site and locally, to build department relationships.

Coventry, United Kingdom

Elected leader of the Students’ Union. Responsible for the development of policies, strategies and services to promote the health and wellbeing of 32,000 students. Re-elected following successful first term and excellent feedback from student body. Received award from Deputy Vice Chancellor of Coventry University for “Outstanding Contribution”.Director and trustee of a £1.5 million turnover organisation; experienced in business planning, project and event management and brand management.Took decisions on strategy and resources; experienced in budget management, commercial decisions and partnerships.Developed policies, strategies and services to promote the health and wellbeing of students, ranging from strategies for response to sexual violence to fundraising initiatives, placement programmes and performance sport programmes.Managed strong working relationships with senior stakeholders, peers and student body.Regularly presented to and engaged with large groups, most notably hosting a breakout at the UK Universities conference.Led on the development and innovation of sports clubs from grassroots to elite level; specifically looking at creative ways to remove barriers to participation; experienced in strategy planning and programme delivery.Planned, coordinated and branded major events, competitions and trips; worked with third parties to deliver best experience to budget and schedule and facilitated retrospective reviews to inform future events.Conducted analysis to make evidence-based recommendations and submit bids; most notably securing a £750k investment into sports facilities from the University having been unafraid to challenge the norm.Provided training; identified training needs and planned and delivered training accordingly.Created and chaired a Sports Committee. Took voluntary roles on the Commercial Services Board, University Safety Committee, the Race Equality and Diversity Group, Student Council and the Student Disciplinary Panel.

Bachelor’S Degree, Criminology & Psychology, First Class (Hons)

Activities and Societies: Coventry University Netball Club (President)

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