Curious to learn whilst being highly motivated to achieve more. I have a people centric approach, take responsibility for what I say I will do and work best when collaborating with others. I am curious & excited to use my varied project leader experience, most recently leading a digital R&D programme in combination with my agile coach skills and experience to succeed. I have a proven track record of delivery in cross functional teams, working in a complex multi-stakeholder environment, and fostering a high performing multi-disciplinary team culture. I love to pull apart complex problems and flexibly find practical next steps by asking “what is really going to work here?” I led the setting of strategic direction and was responsible for driving the digital Ice Cream Research and Development (R&D) programme globally. Most recently, I was part of a 6-person Agile Coach team in the complex global Ice Cream business group, Unilever, (ca. 2.6k office-based workers) setting up & implementing an Agile Transformation strategy. My Agile Coach experience has given me a first-hand appreciation of the fluidity and adaptability required in today's working environment. It is not just about leading projects efficiently; it is about creating an environment where continuous improvement, adaptive planning, and responsive change are embedded in the ways of working. Available to discuss new opportunities, please contact me directly at ella.j.ward@gmail.com.