Project Lead
Current● Lead dynamic project teams, from initiation to closure.● Initiate and propose projects, create comprehensive business cases.● Collaborate with the Project Management Office for support.● Monitor project progress, identify, and communicate risks transparently.● Co-write IT user stories, facilitate policy translation into bill language.● Oversee testing, collaborate on training, facilitate handovers to business as usual.● Produce communication materials and presentations for staff/stakeholder forums.● Lead "Calling in the Register Pages" project, manage from conceptualization to completion.● Update corporate internet content, establish stakeholder intranet.● Collaborate on budget alignment with organizational metrics.● Manage Royal Anniversary Messages inquiries and applications.Accomplishments:● Secured advice and policy staff resources from Scottish Government (SG) for projectimplementation.● Led the Registrars' Handbook Project, simplifying a 500+ page training guide foronline access and widespread adoption.● Coordinated Microsoft Teams for stakeholder meetings across Scotland, reducinggeographical barriers.● Managed an annual budget exceeding ¬£100K for specialized supplies, showcasingeffective financial stewardship.● Reduced printing budget by ¬£25K through increased online form availability,standardization, and bulk purchases.● Efficiently distributed registration-specialized supplies to 150 offices, ensuringaccurate receipt confirmation.● Executed a strategic transition from in-house to direct supplier distribution for theregistration service.● Implemented an online application form for Royal Anniversary Messages, enhancingconvenience and data accuracy.● Introduced and managed the online application, demonstrating effectiveness toBuckingham Palace Anniversaries Office.● Influenced Buckingham Palace Anniversaries Office to launch their online applicationwithin a year, reflecting the popularity of the NRS online application.
