A self-motivated, enthusiastic and versatile Leader, interim project/programme management contractor and small business owner with a background in a number of large organisations and small/micro businesses . Over 25 years hands-on experience of formal Project, Portfolio & Programme Management, PMO, Capability leadership, Business Operations and, more recently, website improvements/Search Engine Optimisation in both traditional and digital settings. Committed to quality deliveries & leading by example. I operate first and foremost as a Programme Manager, but also own Claire Atkinson Associates, a growing small business dedicated to helping keep forgotten classic cars on the road I've been recognised for initiative and for a strong delivery & commercial focus with technical understanding. I have a tenacious and pragmatic approach to resolving issues & a proven ability to motivate, mentor, develop, lead, build and manage effective teams - often geographically dispersed and including 3rd party suppliers. I can build strong and long lasting relationships with clients and have managed many turnaround projects and programmes.Specialities: - Project & Programme Management, data governance, management and delivery, delivery governance models and setup: I have delivered complex projects and programmes covering applications and infrastructure; big data and reporting, systems integration, data centre migrations, application development, business process re-engineering & business change activities. Traditional & digital settings, Waterfall and 'agile' deliveries.- Project/Programme recoveries. - Technical solutions & website build/SEO to support small business growth, visibility and marketing. Website hosting, maintenance, existing website upgrades and improvements.- People management, growth and development. Apprentice & graduate Programmes, helping women back into the workplace.- Workforce Management - Recent MoD SC Clearance