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London, Gb

Setting up an EPMO capability developing processes to cover all EPMO services as well as Commercial Management (Milestones, RAIDS, Project Status Reporting etc) for New Look globally. Have built a team of 5, developing some internal hires as well as externals into highly competent PMO Analysts. Using skills brought in from previous experiences, particularly PowerBI I have been able to set up the EPMO function much faster than expected, transitioning us to a data led, scalable EPMO that can adapt to changes in business requirements & the turbulent environment.Our EPMO team now provides the portfolio the following:- Standardised weekly Project Status Reports- Portfolio governance and stage gated delivery process- Pipeline management & project intake- Demand & Capacity management- Resource Management- Dependency Management

Southampton, United Kingdom

As the Planning lead for Technology at CUK I have built the capabilities & team producing the following capabilities:- Led on the implementation of a number of PMO services in a £60m portfolio with approximately 45 concurrent projects ( mix of Agile & Waterfall delivery methodologies )- Estimation & resource planning (c.120 resources) of the Technology portfolio, producing savings of over £600k in year of implementation.- Pipeline planning & demand management, ensuring we maximise the value delivered by finite resources. Ensuring Project Managers are handed a clear scope, clear deliverables & have had a project team stood up for them. - Accountable for capex planning supporting the Technology Change Roadmap, most recently forming & analysing 1.5-3 year plans to understand future skills required to proactively drive development of existing resources. This will reduce the forecast demand on external & more expensive resources by developing new skills & competencies in house. - Implementation of PMO tooling and subsequently integration of a number of PMO tools and data sources with PowerBI

Southampton, United Kingdom

Managing the Demand and Capacity for Change portfolios across Quilter Plc. Using a combination of analytics and engagement with senior management in the business to implement key capacity planning and demand forecasting practices, subsequently understanding the forecasted 'hotspots' and 'coldspots' in the the demand of the portfolios.Also responsible for:- Identifying and managing dependencies in the portfolio.- Mitigating external and internal delivery risks. - Articulating the overall maximum change capacity of BAU business areas to senior stakeholders.- Providing a view of the overall do-ability of the portfolio and recommending action to mitigate any delivery risks and optimise change output.

Southampton, United Kingdom

Working on the implementation of an external BI tool, the requirements gathering of stakeholders serviced by the existing tool and the review of data sent by the existing tool.Working in a project team working to deliver a new system to which this BI tool is attached, delivering replacement data feeds sent by SFTP and rebuilding / redesigning pieces of analysis to stakeholders in multiple areas of the business.

Southampton, United Kingdom

As a Commercial Business Analyst I manage all sales analysis and forecasting for Old Mutual Wealth's off-shore business areas. It is critical I understand external factors that are liable to affect sales including macro-economic factors, changes in legislation and competitor activity. I tailor all analysis to the specific audience ensuring my message is communicated with absolute clarity and pitched correctly. I manipulate a combination of Business Objects and Excel to form reporting packs and interactive dashboards allowing my stakeholders to view a variety of metrics that inform decisions. When not working on bespoke pieces of analysis or MI packs I am working with the Business Intelligence Team to develop the capabilities of Business Objects, introducing new data feeds or developing new ways of reporting.

Southampton, United Kingdom

Owning all system developments in Learning & Development managing all technology requirements. My biggest responsibility is to develop and manage our use of the Cornerstone Talent Management System. I have reformed our use of this system such that we're beginning to gleam a strategic value pivotal to our talent management strategy. Have completed two pan Old Mutual Wealth implementation projects over 3 different modules as well as a relaunch (with accompanying rebuild) of the original module.

Southampton

Providing all MI reporting across the various functions within HR such as Reward, Learning and Development and Employee Relations. I have developed MI reporting in HR providing month by month analysis of key demographics driving business decisions. Calculating accurate impact assessment of changes in the business and being a specialist in all HR systems in the various functions. Investigating the financial impacts of changes in policy pertaining to overtime. Budgeting for headcount, accounting for the 'fully loaded' costs and forecasting headcount based on cyclic and seasonal trend data.I fully utilised my position to drive Gender Diversity in the business and completed a completed a detailed analysis in Gender diversity.

Barclays

An experienced Subject Matter Expert in senior level assurance of specialist complaints. Took on the additional responsibility of being the Business Intelligence Analyst for the team providing MI, Root Cause Analysis and development for other assurance teams. A role with a wide spectrum of responsibilities, including, change delivery and implementation, project work and dealing with external regulators including the Financial Ombudsman Service as well as the Financial Conduct Authority.

Aat - Level 4, Accountancy, Pass

Cima, Accounting And Finance, Currently Studying