I am an adaptive and dynamic Head of PMO / Programme Manager with a proven track record of delivering business-critical objectives in Governance, Change Management, and Delivery. I thrive in highly regulated, dynamic environments, swiftly integrating problem statements and sponsor priorities to deploy governance models that surpass business demands. I excel in challenging assumptions, crystallizing strategic objectives, and unifying stakeholders to achieve consensus and ensure success, championing a value-based approach to future-proof initiatives, and fostering a positive working environment and continuous learning culture. I bring extensive expertise in business and technology transformation, programme leadership and delivery, and strategic programme and project management. At Barclays Global Compliance, I spearheaded a high-profile, global Senior Managers Regime (SMR) regulatory programme. Managing over 100 resources across multiple jurisdictions, I created and deployed a best-in-class governance model, which was upheld as a benchmark by regulators. My leadership ensured that the programme met its tight deadline and internal compliance standards.I defined the governance model for a monumental £multi-billion portfolio in response to COVID-19 for the Department of Health & Social Care (DHSC). This involved managing 55k resources, 40+ partners, and multiple government agencies. I implemented a gold-standard governance framework, facilitated weekly Oversight Board forums, and delivered critical reporting to the Cabinet Office and ExCo, ensuring effective decision-making and risk management on an unprecedented scale.A collaborative, solution-focused leader, I translate and harmonise current state and future requirements into compelling narratives that galvanise and influence C-Suite stakeholders, securing buy-in for change. I lead with authentic passion to motivate and inspire multi-disciplinary, geographically dispersed teams to work to the best of their abilities, and to maintain that dedication and professionalism throughout the duration of a programme, project, or task. Specialities:✔️ Business & Technology Transformation ✔️ Programme & Project Management ✔️ Governance ✔️ Readiness ✔️ Agile, Waterfall, Hybrid ✔️ Strategic Change Management ✔️ Business / Technology Partnerships ✔️ PMO Leadership ✔️ Risk Management ✔️ Stakeholder Management ✔️ Financial Services, Government, Insurance, Pharma ✔️ Budget Management ✔️ Strategic Change Road Mapping
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Head Of PmoWells Fargo (International) Aug 2023 - Mar 2024City Of London, England, United KingdomWells Fargo is a leading financial services company with approximately $1.9 trillion in assets. As Head of PMO, I shaped and governed a key strategic and regulatory multi-year EU Change programme, with a strong focus on establishing a right-sized governance and readiness model to exceed International and Group standards.◼️ Engineered and executed a right-sized governance model, driving significant enhancements in programme delivery efficiency and success.◼️ Innovated and implemented bespoke reporting mechanisms for executive, partner and external updates, adopted across the portfolio to enhance communication and transparency.◼️ Successfully orchestrated substantial, sensitive scope changes aligned with strategic priorities, minimising costs and stakeholder impacts while ensuring seamless integration and acceptance.◼️ Offered concise and comprehensive analysis, facilitating informed strategic decision-making and development of a clear change roadmap.
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Readiness LeadPay.Uk Mar 2023 - Jun 2023City Of London, England, United KingdomPay.UK is the recognised operator and standards body for the UK's interbank payment system. I was engaged as Readiness Lead by Colehouse Consulting Group, leading a key readiness workstream for a £multi-million, multi-year programme to create the next generation UK retail payment central infrastructure via delivery of a robust and scalable platform in compliance with ISO 2022 messaging standards.◼️ Created a gold-standard Business and Operational Readiness Team and Framework, which underpinned successful programme delivery and facilitated hand off to a new permanent resource.◼️ Established robust relationship management and readiness frameworks with all institutions and partners, translating complex technical subject matter into user-friendly planning, reporting, and communication outputs for enhanced stakeholder engagement and programme success. -
Governance / Pmo ConsultantKroll Risk Consulting Services, Inc. Oct 2022 - Feb 2023City Of London, England, United KingdomKroll Consulting is a financial and risk advisory firm established in 1932 and based in New York City. I was engaged as Governance / PMO Consultant to deliver a regulatory remediation current state analysis for a fintech client, providing tactical and strategic implementation options and roadmap. ◼️ Created and implemented a best practice governance framework for multiple global workstreams, ensuring rigorous coordination and alignment of teams to enable client to meet aggressive regulatory timelines, with clearly defined roles and responsibilities, QA processes, and a comprehensive action plan. ◼️ Conducted a detailed regulatory remediation current state analysis, providing client with tactical and strategic implementation options and a clear roadmap. -
Engagement LeadCloudstratex (Csx): Apr 2022 - Sep 2022City Of London, England, United KingdomCloudstratex is a UK-headquartered disruptive IT advisory and execution specialist. I was secured as Engagement Lead to direct consultancy teams on major business, regulatory, and governance transformation programmes for insurance and banking clients.◼️ Conducted current state assessments, redesigned, and deployed the Cloud Controls Framework and Governance Model in phases.◼️ Led transformation of global IT Asset Management (ITAM) framework, implementing a robust model that enhanced tracking, management, and optimisation of IT assets across multiple regions.
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Head Of TransformationWell Pharmacy (Bestway) Group May 2021 - May 2022City Of London, England, United KingdomWell Pharmacy is a top UK pharmacy providing health services from 780 local branches. As Head of Transformation, I shaped and governed the 2021/22 strategic change portfolio across retail, digital, wholesaling and distribution. ◼️ Delivered a best-in-class governance model and a two-year strategic change roadmap, supporting business growth.
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Governance & Reporting LeadDepartment Of Health & Social Care (Dhsc) Dec 2020 - May 2021London Area, United KingdomThe Department of Health and Social Care (DHSC) is a ministerial department of the Government of the United Kingdom. It is responsible for government policy on health and adult social care matters in England. As Governance and Reporting Lead on the COVID-19 Test and Trace Programme, I defined, drove and embedded the 2021 governance model underpinning a c£25bn strategic portfolio. ◼️ Defined and deployed right-sized governance to underpin decision-making, risk management and re-prioritisation on an unprecedented scale. ◼️ Redesigned and maintained effective portfolio reporting across all core governance forums.
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Program DirectorPrudential / M&G Plc May 2018 - Dec 2020City Of London, England, United KingdomProgramme delivery across Regulatory Remediation, Divestment & major Product Development
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Head Of Pmo / Assistant Programme LeadBarclays Bank Plc Jul 2017 - May 2018Greater London, England, United Kingdomc£300m Brexit programme, material expansion of Dublin operation creating European hub
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Change LeadHsbc Plc Aug 2016 - Jul 2017Greater London, England, United KingdomGlobal Cost Reduction programme, realisingc$200m of sustainable savings
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Pmo Lead / Deputy Programme ManagerBarclays Global Compliance Nov 2015 - Jul 2016Greater London, England, United KingdomSuccessful delivery of SMR (SMCR) regulatory programme, heralded by Regulators
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Lead Pmo / Chief Of StaffBarclays Investment Bank Jul 2014 - Oct 2015Greater London, England, United Kingdomc£200m segregation (IB Core and Non-Core) + c£100m of IB sustainable cost savings -
Head Of PmoBarclays Treasury Apr 2012 - Jun 2014Greater London, England, United KingdomDesign, creation and implementation of Change function & best-in-class governance model
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Programme Leadership Roles In Banking & Financial Services OrganisationsVarious (See Below) Jul 1987 - Mar 2012Variousincl: NatWest, ABN AMRO, JP Morgan, Abbey National, Nationwide, Lloyds, PCRM(Kuala Lumpur)
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