Greater Preston Area
Enjoy fast-changing and agile environments, working within different start-ups since 2016. A highly driven and proactive project manager with a sharp eye for improvement. Self-sufficient and results-focused, I ensure projects run smoothly, efficiently, and to the highest standard. Not afraid to challenge the status quo, I strive for continuous development and seamless execution. Committed to delivering outstanding results while making your life easier. Certified Scrum Master and Product Owner.
Full-cycle project and program management In-depth knowledge of all stages of the Software Development Life Cycle (SDLC) Proven ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously, ensuring timely delivery and alignment with business objectives Skilled in orchestrating cross-functional remote teams and stakeholders to drive project success End-to-end client engagement ownership from initiation to completion, balancing time, scope, and budget constraints Risk management and dependency tracking with proactive issue resolution Proficient in navigating changing environments whilst protecting the project integrity and timeline adherence Methodology-agnostic: proficient in Scrum, Kanban, XP, Wagile, Waterfall, and hybrid approaches Hands-on experience in financial management, including budgeting, forecasting, and cost control Expertise in backlog creation, refinement and management as a Product Owner Acted as Scrum Master, facilitating ceremonies and driving continuous improvement Proficient in Jira and Azure DevOps administration
Talent Acquisition: Led full-cycle recruitment for all permanent and contract roles across the UK and EMEA, ensuring a seamless hiring process Designed and enforced the company-wide recruitment process, ensuring compliance and efficiency across all participants Managed relationships with senior stakeholders and the Senior Leadership Team (SLT), acting as a strategic talent partner Oversaw all recruitment-related activities, ensuring alignment with business objectives and workforce planning Talent Projects: Defined the entire candidate journey from initial engagement to probation completion, enhancing the overall hiring experience Designed and implemented a data-driven scoring system to support hiring managers in making objective, informed decisions Developed and launched a survey system for candidates and hiring teams at key recruitment stages to drive continuous improvement Created tailored candidate packs for each role at the start of the recruitment process to improve transparency and engagement Led the setup and automation of a new CRM system, optimizing recruitment workflows and efficiency
Conducted exploratory testing to identify edge cases and ensure software reliability. Created and maintained user stories and test cases to align testing with business requirements Executed manual test cases, analysed results, and documented findings to enhance product quality Reported bugs and errors to the development team, ensuring timely resolution and continuous improvement Collaborated with cross-functional teams to embed quality at every stage of the software development lifecycle (SDLC)