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Creative, results-driven Project Manager
Aoife Boylan
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London, United Kingdom
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Creative, results-driven Project Manager with extensive experience across medium and large-scale cross-functional
projects. I have a proven track record of delivering on time and to specification, and have demonstrable experience
developing strong stakeholder relationships.
My key qualities include: successfully managing multiple projects simultaneously; the ability to think laterally around
problems in order to find practical solutions; and bringing a human touch with clear communication, particularly to
technical or commercial discussions. Former colleagues have also praised my ability to keep morale high among team
members, even when we are under pressure.
projects. I have a proven track record of delivering on time and to specification, and have demonstrable experience
developing strong stakeholder relationships.
My key qualities include: successfully managing multiple projects simultaneously; the ability to think laterally around
problems in order to find practical solutions; and bringing a human touch with clear communication, particularly to
technical or commercial discussions. Former colleagues have also praised my ability to keep morale high among team
members, even when we are under pressure.
Markets
United Kingdom
Language
English
Fluently
Ready for
Larger project
Ongoing relation / part-time
Full time contractor
Available
My experience
2016 - 2019
job
Information & Technology Project Manager
University College London.
During my time at UCL I worked on multiple IT projects, often simultaneously, including multi-million-pound
system transformation projects. Skills and experience developed in this role include:
• Delivering a range of university-wide Information & Technology projects including HR & Payroll system transformation,
Windows 10 roll out, and research system implementation.
• Working across multiple project methodologies, specifically Prince2, Waterfall and Agile.
• Extensive experience work at C-Suite level including senior stakeholder engagement and leading project steering boards.
• Management and reporting of medium and large project budgets.
• Matrix management, including recruitment, onboarding, and line management, of medium and large project teams
comprised of multiple work streams, often working across multiple locations.
• Developing strong working relationships with external suppliers and implementation partners.
• Production and management of extensive multi-stream project plans and project gate documentation.
• Change & Communications management with a focus on senior stakeholder engagement.
• Overseeing the planning and delivery of university-wide "Just in Time" training, ensuring business readiness for project roll
out.
• Multi-phase test management across complex system transformation projects.
• Implementation of streamlined project processes and governance practices, including Scope Change Request, RAID
Management, Test Completion and Release Management.
• Working within Home Office guidelines & HMRC regulations as required.
system transformation projects. Skills and experience developed in this role include:
• Delivering a range of university-wide Information & Technology projects including HR & Payroll system transformation,
Windows 10 roll out, and research system implementation.
• Working across multiple project methodologies, specifically Prince2, Waterfall and Agile.
• Extensive experience work at C-Suite level including senior stakeholder engagement and leading project steering boards.
• Management and reporting of medium and large project budgets.
• Matrix management, including recruitment, onboarding, and line management, of medium and large project teams
comprised of multiple work streams, often working across multiple locations.
• Developing strong working relationships with external suppliers and implementation partners.
• Production and management of extensive multi-stream project plans and project gate documentation.
• Change & Communications management with a focus on senior stakeholder engagement.
• Overseeing the planning and delivery of university-wide "Just in Time" training, ensuring business readiness for project roll
out.
• Multi-phase test management across complex system transformation projects.
• Implementation of streamlined project processes and governance practices, including Scope Change Request, RAID
Management, Test Completion and Release Management.
• Working within Home Office guidelines & HMRC regulations as required.
Onboarding, Manager, Processes, Production, Office, Implementation, Transformation, It, Recruitment, Technology, Project Manager, Windows, Test, Management, Test management, C, Agile, Prince2, Training, Research
2016 - 2016
job
Project Manager
Design Council.
As Project Manager at charity organisation Design Council I oversaw the end-to-end delivery of a product
innovation programme. The project involved the selection and support of a range of entrepreneurs as they
developed their new inventions, from concept to market-ready products. As Project Manager I:
• Worked with external business analysts, stakeholders and philanthropic investors to develop the quality, appeal & reputation of the programme, thus raising the quality of product submissions.
• Managed and reported on the project plan and budget. Also managed all project governance and processes.
• Led key project meetings including regular team meetings, weekly updates with the Programme Manager, and monthly
project board meetings with senior management.
• Worked with the Communications team to create internal & external marketing and communication collateral, including
programme branding, social media campaigns, in-house newsletters, and PR briefs for use by external online and print
publications.
• Oversaw the planning of external project events at major London locations, including City Hall & London Design Festival.
• Produced presentation materials for project meetings and inventor workshops.
• Developed strong working relationships with trustees, stakeholders, external partners, entrepreneurs & investors.
• Led or facilitated all workshops with our innovators.
• Implemented a client relationship management (CRM) system for the charity.
innovation programme. The project involved the selection and support of a range of entrepreneurs as they
developed their new inventions, from concept to market-ready products. As Project Manager I:
• Worked with external business analysts, stakeholders and philanthropic investors to develop the quality, appeal & reputation of the programme, thus raising the quality of product submissions.
• Managed and reported on the project plan and budget. Also managed all project governance and processes.
• Led key project meetings including regular team meetings, weekly updates with the Programme Manager, and monthly
project board meetings with senior management.
• Worked with the Communications team to create internal & external marketing and communication collateral, including
programme branding, social media campaigns, in-house newsletters, and PR briefs for use by external online and print
publications.
• Oversaw the planning of external project events at major London locations, including City Hall & London Design Festival.
• Produced presentation materials for project meetings and inventor workshops.
• Developed strong working relationships with trustees, stakeholders, external partners, entrepreneurs & investors.
• Led or facilitated all workshops with our innovators.
• Implemented a client relationship management (CRM) system for the charity.
Management, Social, LED, Manager, Processes, Online, Inventor, Organization, Festival, Support, Workshops, Social Media, Pr, Print, Budget, Project Manager, CRM, Innovation, Branding, Design, Marketing
2014 - 2016
job
Junior Project Manager
Cushman.
As Junior Project Manager with the Learning & Development team at Cushman & Wakefield I was
responsible for the delivery of multiple EMEA-wide L&D projects, many of them simultaneously. My role
involved:
• End-to-end project management of all EMEA-wide L&D programmes, including partner promotion and development
centres.
• Production of budget and progress reports for presentation to senior management by the L&D Director.
• Working with external providers including Chartered Management Institute, Rosetta Stone, Northgate and 360 Feedback
to tailor the provision of technological L&D tools.
• Development of an L&D SharePoint for use by the wider business.
• Co-ordinating the redevelopment and roll-out of an EMEA-wide Performance Management Programme.
• Management of and mitigation against risks & issues related to L&D resulting from a company merger.
• Collaboration with the Communications team and external venues around the planning and promotion of L&D
programmes and events.
• Facilitation of key meetings with senior management and stakeholders. Also, facilitation of candidate selection for L&D
programmes.
• Logistical coordination of all travel and accommodation for programme attendees across the EMEA region.
• Design of all course and presentation materials used at every L&D event across EMEA.
• Single point of contact for stakeholders and senior directors across all L&D projects.
SOFTWARE KNOWLEDGE & EXPERIENCE
• Oracle and Workday HR & Payroll systems • CMS: Wordpress, Wix, Drupal, Tumblr
• Adobe Photography & InDesign programmes • All major Social Media platforms
• Microsoft Office Suite & Google's G Suite • Issue Tracking systems: Mantis, Jira
• SharePoint • CRM systems
responsible for the delivery of multiple EMEA-wide L&D projects, many of them simultaneously. My role
involved:
• End-to-end project management of all EMEA-wide L&D programmes, including partner promotion and development
centres.
• Production of budget and progress reports for presentation to senior management by the L&D Director.
• Working with external providers including Chartered Management Institute, Rosetta Stone, Northgate and 360 Feedback
to tailor the provision of technological L&D tools.
• Development of an L&D SharePoint for use by the wider business.
• Co-ordinating the redevelopment and roll-out of an EMEA-wide Performance Management Programme.
• Management of and mitigation against risks & issues related to L&D resulting from a company merger.
• Collaboration with the Communications team and external venues around the planning and promotion of L&D
programmes and events.
• Facilitation of key meetings with senior management and stakeholders. Also, facilitation of candidate selection for L&D
programmes.
• Logistical coordination of all travel and accommodation for programme attendees across the EMEA region.
• Design of all course and presentation materials used at every L&D event across EMEA.
• Single point of contact for stakeholders and senior directors across all L&D projects.
SOFTWARE KNOWLEDGE & EXPERIENCE
• Oracle and Workday HR & Payroll systems • CMS: Wordpress, Wix, Drupal, Tumblr
• Adobe Photography & InDesign programmes • All major Social Media platforms
• Microsoft Office Suite & Google's G Suite • Issue Tracking systems: Mantis, Jira
• SharePoint • CRM systems
Drupal, Social, Manager, Production, Workday, Google, Office, Software, Development, Adobe, Wix, Management, Performance Management, Photography, Wordpress, Event, Budget, SharePoint, Indesign, Oracle, Jira, Project Manager, CMS, CRM, Project Management, Design, Social Media
My education
2014
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2015
Birkbeck University
Somepostgraduate, Journalism
Somepostgraduate, Journalism
2003
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2004
Griffith College
Somepostgraduate, Photography
Somepostgraduate, Photography
1995
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1998
University of Salford
BSc, Diagnostic Radiography
BSc, Diagnostic Radiography
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