Sandra Poon Email & Phone Number

Brisbane, Qld, Au

Brisbane, Queensland, Australia

Brisbane, Australia

Sharp Consulting helps businesses focus on what matters – be it clarifying strategic direction, implementing business plans, kick-starting a key project or rolling up the sleeves to make things work better.- Strategy Analysis and Design- Transformation and organisational change- Business Improvement- Expert Facilitationwww.sharpconsulting.com.au

Brisbane, Queensland, Australia

With 25 years’ experience in operational technology, control systems and engineering services, Mipac has also developed their own hardware and software products to meet the demands of their clients and the wider industry. As the industry demand for digital solutions grows, Mipac has established an Advisory Panel to help with the growth pipeline of their two SaaS products, MPA and TCard. As an Advisory Board member, I provide advice and feedback to the project owners on the direction… Show more With 25 years’ experience in operational technology, control systems and engineering services, Mipac has also developed their own hardware and software products to meet the demands of their clients and the wider industry. As the industry demand for digital solutions grows, Mipac has established an Advisory Panel to help with the growth pipeline of their two SaaS products, MPA and TCard. As an Advisory Board member, I provide advice and feedback to the project owners on the direction and key risks and opportunities related to the SaaS products. Show less

Brisbane

As a Certified Chair with the Advisory Board network, I work with progressive businesses to create an ongoing platform to analyse their performance, make critical long-term decisions and plan for the future. This includes supporting:- Growth Opportunities- Succession Planning- Crisis and situation management- Export and International Expansion- Project-based Advisory boardsPrevious Advisory Boards have included: Virtual Reality developers, Electronics Manufacturers… Show more As a Certified Chair with the Advisory Board network, I work with progressive businesses to create an ongoing platform to analyse their performance, make critical long-term decisions and plan for the future. This includes supporting:- Growth Opportunities- Succession Planning- Crisis and situation management- Export and International Expansion- Project-based Advisory boardsPrevious Advisory Boards have included: Virtual Reality developers, Electronics Manufacturers and Financial Services. Show less

Brisbane, Queensland, Australia

Brisbane, Queensland, Australia

The Executive Connection (TEC) is dedicated to increasing the effectiveness of CEO’s, senior leaders and business owners. As a TEC Chair, I provide private one-to-one mentoring and chair regular advisory group meetings where we can have peer to peer discussions and provide guidance on issues important to owners and leaders. TEC's 23,000 members in 20 countries are CEOs, senior executives and business owners working together for better business results. Members participate in monthly… Show more The Executive Connection (TEC) is dedicated to increasing the effectiveness of CEO’s, senior leaders and business owners. As a TEC Chair, I provide private one-to-one mentoring and chair regular advisory group meetings where we can have peer to peer discussions and provide guidance on issues important to owners and leaders. TEC's 23,000 members in 20 countries are CEOs, senior executives and business owners working together for better business results. Members participate in monthly, professionally facilitated, private group meetings, led by TEC Chairs. Members also have access to one-to-one executive coaching, expert speakers and our global network of business leaders. Membership in a TEC peer advisory group can be very powerful - get a new perspective on issues and ideas. Show less

Brisbane, Queensland, Australia

Led the establishment and management of a global Program Management Office function for Asset Strategy and Reliability programs of work, with over $100m USD of annual corporate funding in some years and supported the development of the global asset management strategy.

Brisbane

IFL Ventures helps small-medium enterprises with intellectual property to grow, merge, buy or sell in ways that are strategic and profitable. My role included the management and consulting of several Strategic Options Analysis projects and development of Investment Memoranda in close consultation with clients and internal financial analysis teams.IFL Ventures is a division of InterFinancial Corporate Finance Limited. (www.interfinancial.com.au)

Brisbane

My role is to support the QMCA in delivering its stated vision as the peak QLD body representing major contractors driving change to achieve a more sustainable major construction industry. This includes engaging with government, industry and our members to advance and improve the construction industry in Queensland.

Brisbane

My key objectives were to establish the Chief Data Office division operations, ensure the Business Intelligence business case and strategy was implemented appropriately and establish the BI Portfolio across Suncorp Group.This included:• Establishing and managing all Operations for the Chief Data Office including Finance, Risk, HR, Capability and Change & Comms functions• Ensuring tight alignment between BI (Business Intelligence) Business case, BI Strategy, business and… Show more My key objectives were to establish the Chief Data Office division operations, ensure the Business Intelligence business case and strategy was implemented appropriately and establish the BI Portfolio across Suncorp Group.This included:• Establishing and managing all Operations for the Chief Data Office including Finance, Risk, HR, Capability and Change & Comms functions• Ensuring tight alignment between BI (Business Intelligence) Business case, BI Strategy, business and technology delivery• Establishing and overseeing whole of group BI Portfolio and BI Benefits management• Development of BI Transformation Business Case• Implementing Lean & Agile Way of Working methodology and L&D Capability framework• Engaging with group PMOs• Managing division leadership strategic and operational forums• Preparing formal reporting to internal and external stakeholders i.e. Group Executive, Board, APRA etc• Establishing of engagements with strategic partners Show less

Brisbane, Australia

My objectives in the role were to manage Thiess' group strategy and business planning functions, provide competitive market analysis to the Executive team and business units and establish new business improvement initiatives.This included:• Management of Thiess’ strategic and business planning process incl. close consultation with Senior Leadership team• Initiation and management of business improvement projects• Business Intelligence Sub Committee - tasked with seeking… Show more My objectives in the role were to manage Thiess' group strategy and business planning functions, provide competitive market analysis to the Executive team and business units and establish new business improvement initiatives.This included:• Management of Thiess’ strategic and business planning process incl. close consultation with Senior Leadership team• Initiation and management of business improvement projects• Business Intelligence Sub Committee - tasked with seeking competitive advantage through leveraging BI• Provision of market intelligence, economic, financial and business performance analytics to support work winning and delivery • Development of systems, processes and tools to support ad hoc and periodic research and information needs of Exec teamAlso:• An active driver of the innovation agenda within the business • Sought opportunities to increase efficiency and synergies across the company and initiate change• Acted as strategic consultant on several major project tenders, specifically to challenge traditional approaches Show less

South Bank, Brisbane Qld

Responsibilities included:• Development and management of market and business intelligence information• Supported Executive team and Business units with market, strategy development and business planning• Supported strategy development and business planning processes with market, economic, financial and business performance analytics• Implementation of Salesforce for CRM and Pre-Contracts management

Brisbane, Australia

Project Management of three of five projects on Suncorp’s core system replacement Program (now Ignite Program) including:• Active contribution to Program delivery strategy and critical path• Development of the delivery approach and timelines for projects• Negotiation and contract reviews with external service providers (Oracle)• Implementation of Agile project management methodology• Management of 3 project teams ~60 staff including contractors and service providers

PPM Solution Architecture and Consulting:Design and implementation of enterprise Portfolio Project Management (PPM) solutionsMainly focused on providing practical, innovative and business focused advice on ICT strategy and system implementation, including: • IT Strategic Planning• Portfolio/Program Management Office Establishment• Business Case & Project Brief/Initiation development• Organisational change management • System and data integration… Show more PPM Solution Architecture and Consulting:Design and implementation of enterprise Portfolio Project Management (PPM) solutionsMainly focused on providing practical, innovative and business focused advice on ICT strategy and system implementation, including: • IT Strategic Planning• Portfolio/Program Management Office Establishment• Business Case & Project Brief/Initiation development• Organisational change management • System and data integration planning• Transition planning and implementation into new ‘Business as usual’• Project management of engagements for end to end deliveryClients included: Westpac, Gold Coast City Council, Dept of Housing QLD, Dept of Primary Industries & Fisheries QLD, Cotton Research & Development CorporationProcess Improvement and Analysis consulting - Lean Six Sigma:• Process Improvement Office establishment incl. Governance, Risk and Assurance, Portfolio Management • Research, data mining and analysis• Analysis of processes and process efficiency statistics• Detailed business process mapping across all functions• Implementation of Continuous Improvement methodologies • Extensive consultation and stakeholder engagement across all levels of business• Master coaching of Continuous Improvement methodologiesClients included: ATO, RACQ Insurance, Thiess (Mining and Construction), Suncorp Bank Show less

(ClearLead merged with WDScott in 2008)Solution Lead (functional) in the implementation of Portfolio Management systems. • Development of the overall system design and business solution• Development of the financial data integration with ERPs incl SAP and Oracle Financials• Business Process analysis, improvement and re-engineering• Development of Executive reporting tools as decision support toolsClients included: IAG, Dept of Immigration & Citizenship, Dept… Show more (ClearLead merged with WDScott in 2008)Solution Lead (functional) in the implementation of Portfolio Management systems. • Development of the overall system design and business solution• Development of the financial data integration with ERPs incl SAP and Oracle Financials• Business Process analysis, improvement and re-engineering• Development of Executive reporting tools as decision support toolsClients included: IAG, Dept of Immigration & Citizenship, Dept of Primary Industries QLD Show less

Brisbane, Australia

Responsible for delivery of a program of ICT projects including: • Development of Strategic ICT Planning process • Overall supervision of ICT projects – Scope, Budget, Timelines, Risk, Governance, Reporting• Management of a team of Project managers, contractors and associated development staff • Implementation of ICT Portfolio Management processes and system including:- Chairing tender management processes - Contract negotiations with vendors and service… Show more Responsible for delivery of a program of ICT projects including: • Development of Strategic ICT Planning process • Overall supervision of ICT projects – Scope, Budget, Timelines, Risk, Governance, Reporting• Management of a team of Project managers, contractors and associated development staff • Implementation of ICT Portfolio Management processes and system including:- Chairing tender management processes - Contract negotiations with vendors and service suppliers- Primary liaison for PWC external audits Show less

Responsible for the development and implementation of a key departmental system, the Capital Investment Management System (CIMS) for management of the multi million dollar Capital works program for 52,000 Housing properties, all associated data elements for asset acquisition, maintenance and disposal.

Project Management and Business Analysis including:• Research and analysis of new system data requirements, performance and BI warehouse impacts• Business Process analysis and development• Liaison with Queensland Audit Office on project audits

Brisbane, Australia

• Client Relationship and management of software projects including analysis, development, testing and implementation and solutions analysis and pre-sales support to Sales Team• Business and technical analysis of eCommerce solutions specialising in customer data analytics

Brisbane, Australia

Program management of IT program of work for Dept of Housing specialising in Geo-Spatial data analysis software:• Business and technical analysis• Business development and tendering• Client management and reporting

Melbourne, Australia

Client Services management including business development, issues management and training Administration Management including Operations and HR management

Melbourne, Australia

• Client Services Management • Analysis, design, development, implementation and support of custom software including: - Custom data analysis tools for real estate companies to measure sales and profitability - Securities management system for ANZ - Secure BI tools for Victoria Police - Conveyancing software for Legal firms • Research and preparation of government consultancy reports and training seminars on Best practice/Total Quality Management and Alternative Dispute… Show more • Client Services Management • Analysis, design, development, implementation and support of custom software including: - Custom data analysis tools for real estate companies to measure sales and profitability - Securities management system for ANZ - Secure BI tools for Victoria Police - Conveyancing software for Legal firms • Research and preparation of government consultancy reports and training seminars on Best practice/Total Quality Management and Alternative Dispute Resolution (company changed name from LAW2000 in 1998) Show less

Company Directors Course

Activities and Societies: Graduate and Member of Australian Institute of Company Directors (GAICD)

Executive Education, Strategy: Building And Sustaining Competitive Advantage

Competitive Strategy

Prince2 Practitioner, Prince2 Project Management

Completed the PRINCE2 Foundation and Practitioner Course

Clarity Functional Consultant, Clarity Functional Consulting

Functional Consulting Certification PPM Tool

Ba, English Literature And Philosophy

BA (Arts, Philosophy)

Master Of Business Administration (Mba)

MBA (in progress)