Limerick Metropolitan Area
As a bilingual Program Director and Transformation Leader with 20+ years of cross-sector experience, I lead enterprise-scale programs that drive growth, embed agility, and strengthen operational resilience in regulated and fast-moving environments. I’ve led high-impact portfolios across consulting (EY - clients in banking and energy sectors), automotive (Jaguar Land Rover), education, and startups—bringing together governance, digital transformation, and stakeholder alignment at scale. I’m a certified SAFe SPC and PRINCE2 practitioner, and I serve as a trusted advisor to senior executives on program strategy, Agile transformation, and compliance across multi-agency and multi-functional landscapes. Known for a systems-thinking mindset and data-informed decision making, I design and deliver scalable delivery models that enhance time-to-value, mitigate risk, and enable long-term capability building. I’m also the founder of Women in Agile Ireland, a frequent international speaker, and a former EdTech entrepreneur—combining deep delivery experience with thought leadership and a passion for inclusive innovation. Focus areas include: Enterprise Agility & Program Governance Portfolio Management & Cross-Functional Strategy C-Level Stakeholder Engagement Agile at Scale (SAFe, Scrum, PRINCE2) Public Sector & Regulated Environments Currently open to leadership opportunities in Program Strategy, Transformation, or Enterprise Delivery.
As Head of the Agile Program Pillar at EY, I led a senior team of 15 professionals delivering complex, multi-sector programs across finance, energy, and public services. My role focused on aligning delivery with strategic client objectives while maintaining high standards of governance and regulatory compliance. I worked cross-functionally with service lines across EY to streamline communication, resolve client challenges, and uncover new business opportunities that enhanced both client value and internal collaboration. I also led enterprise-level portfolio delivery using a blend of SAFe, Scrum, and PRINCE2 methodologies. A key part of my impact involved driving innovation—particularly by championing the adoption of emerging technologies such as AI to upskill teams and future-proof client solutions. I also partnered directly with major public sector organisations to embed transparent governance structures and deliver outcomes with measurable impact. Additionally, I facilitated senior leadership offsites, focusing on enterprise agility, operational optimisation, and fostering a culture of continuous improvement and strategic foresight.
At JLR, I led a team of 12 Agile Coaches in delivering large-scale Agile transformations aligned to the organisation’s strategic growth, innovation roadmap, and evolving customer priorities. I worked across both strategic and tactical levels to embed enterprise agility and improve delivery performance across a 5,000-person commercial organisation. I oversaw resource planning and delivery execution across multiple high-impact initiatives, implementing SAFe Agile Release Trains and hybrid delivery models (Agile, Scrum, PRINCE2) to accelerate time-to-value. I also defined OKRs and KPIs for JLR’s Electric Vehicle Charging product, ensuring a data-driven performance culture and improved stakeholder accountability. A key part of my role involved acting as a strategic integrator across functions—Finance, Legal, Engineering, and Customer Experience—to unify delivery goals, manage dependencies, and drive cohesive program execution. I coached senior leaders and directors on Agile mindset and servant leadership principles to foster collaboration and enterprise-wide alignment. I also established and scaled Communities of Practice, embedded training for cross-functional teams, and promoted continuous improvement through Lean process optimisation. These efforts significantly improved operational efficiency, reduced delivery waste, and strengthened internal capability. Working with external partners, I provided high-level reporting and insights to guide investment decisions and shape strategic delivery planning.
✔ National Winner of Business Woman of the Year by Network Ireland. --- As an Agile Coach, I led enterprise-wide coaching initiatives to embed Agile principles, frameworks, and mindset across multidisciplinary teams and senior leadership. My focus was on building lasting capability, improving delivery effectiveness, and driving cultural transformation. I designed and delivered targeted training and workshops at squad, group, and domain levels—supporting functions such as software development, commercial, etc —with a focus on Business Agility, Agile behaviours, and practical frameworks. I partnered with leaders to embed Agile ways of working that enabled cross-functional alignment, faster delivery, and improved responsiveness to change. To scale agility across the organisation, I established and promoted Agile Communities of Practice, fostering continuous learning, shared ownership, and best-practice delivery. I also introduced and facilitated an open Q&A forum for Agile to strengthen knowledge-sharing and reinforce understanding. In my coaching practice, I challenged teams and stakeholders to identify delivery bottlenecks improving resolution process and reduce waste. I worked closely with both technical and business teams to elevate Agile ceremonies, artefacts, and collaboration—ultimately improving delivery outcomes and stakeholder satisfaction Chair of SHE++ (internal female network) As Chair of SHE++, I transformed the network’s operating model—shifting from traditional to a more collaborative approach. This enabled increased engagement, greater impact and improved delivery of initiatives. I secured senior leadership sponsorship, expanded resources, and elevated the network's profile and influence. I curated impactful events featuring external experts and company leaders. Central to my approach was cultivating trust, shared ownership and empowerment to lead change from within.
As Scrum Master, I drove the effective adoption of Agile delivery practices, enhancing team performance and accelerating value delivery. I led the orchestration of Scrum ceremonies, transforming retrospectives into high-impact, outcome-oriented sessions with clearly defined actions that improved team collaboration and continuous improvement. I partnered with Product Owners to optimise backlog management, prioritisation, and refinement—ensuring alignment with strategic goals and customer value. By fostering self-management, I enabled teams to take ownership of delivery, improving responsiveness, velocity, and accountability. I defined team roles, working agreements, and delivery cadences, improving alignment and clarity across squads. These practices were shared across Scrum teams to promote consistency, streamline collaboration, and support a culture of delivery excellence. As a senior member of the Scrum Master Community of Practice steering group, I mentored peers and influenced Agile culture at scale—building capability across the organisation. I coached junior Scrum Masters and collaborated cross-functionally to embed Agile values and support high-performing delivery environments. My focus on servant leadership, continuous improvement, and strong stakeholder communication contributed directly to improved team health, faster delivery cycles, and better alignment with business outcomes.
Founded and scaled an EdTech venture focused on enhancing children's language acquisition through AI-powered learning tools—positioning the business at the forefront of education, technology, and innovation. Led the end-to-end product lifecycle, translating a strategic vision into a digital solution that gained traction across academic and institutional partners. Spearheaded Agile delivery from concept through launch, building and managing cross-functional teams while aligning development with user needs, learning science, and technology trends. Secured strategic partnerships with educational institutions and industry bodies, reinforcing product credibility and opening new market channels. Drove high-level stakeholder engagement—presenting the value proposition to government bodies, academic institutions, and private sector decision-makers—resulting in key buy-in, early adoption, and funding support. Managed business operations, product roadmap, and go-to-market strategy while navigating the unique challenges of early-stage growth. Applied lean delivery principles, iterative development, and continuous feedback loops to evolve the product offering, accelerate learning outcomes, and maximise user impact.