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Julie Evans

@julieevans

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I've spent most of my career helping people bring order to complexity...

United Kingdom

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What I'm looking for

I'm looking for opportunities where I can help bring order to complexity, using my experience in PMO, governance, executive reporting and operational coordination to improve processes, provide clear information and support good decision-making.

Although my background is in PMO & project delivery, the work I've enjoyed most has always been the same - making information easier to understand and improving the way things work, while helping teams deliver with greater confidence.

Over time I've supported senior leaders, project managers and operational teams across higher education, defence, logistics, retail, pharma and the creative industries. Whether producing executive presentations, developing governance frameworks, writing documentation, improving processes or supporting complex projects, I enjoy taking something that feels complicated and turning it into something clear, practical and useful.

I'm naturally curious and enjoy researching new subjects, learning new technologies and finding better ways of working. More recently I've been exploring how AI tools such as Microsoft Copilot can improve documentation, reporting and day-to-day productivity, while maintaining the quality and professionalism expected in business environments.

Colleagues often rely on me when they need someone who can quickly understand a situation, produce high-quality work under pressure, communicate clearly with stakeholders and work independently with minimal supervision. I'm equally happy proofreading a business case, creating a board presentation, improving a SharePoint library, researching a new topic or helping shape a new process from scratch.

I'm currently interested in hybrid/remote opportunities across PMO, project coordination, business operations, documentation, process improvement, executive support, knowledge management & AI-enabled business support. These are roles where I can continue doing what I enjoy most - making complex work simpler, clearer and more effective.

Experience

Work history, roles, and key accomplishments

PMO Analyst / Project Manager

Southampton University

Sep 2024 - Mar 2026 (1 year 6 months)

Primary PMO support to senior digital leaders, driving governance, reporting, assurance and strategic coordination across the University's £110m Digital Strategic Plan.

Executive Reporting Stakeholder Management Microsoft Copilot SharePoint Governance Process Improvement Portfolio Analysis

PMO Analyst

Southampton University

Apr 2023 - Aug 2024 (1 year 4 months)

Supported the expansion of a newly established PMO, helping develop the frameworks, documentation and ways of working that underpinned the function's growth.

Kanban SharePoint Documentation Process Improvement Business Operations

Project Manager / PMO (Pipeline)

Southampton University

Sep 2021 - Mar 2023 (1 year 6 months)

Managed PMO activities across the University's strategic IT Pipeline, coordinating project approvals, executive reporting and portfolio information for initiatives within the £50m portfolio.

Executive Reporting Stakeholder Management Process Improvement Portfolio Management Resource Planning

Senior Project Coordinator

British Aerospace (Maritime)

Nov 2019 - Feb 2020 (3 months)

Supported delivery of a Maritime Warship programme within rigorous defence frameworks, coordinating milestone control, gate readiness and programme activities across a highly regulated environment.

Audit Support Project Coordination MoD Governance Stakeholder Management Continuous Improvement

Project Coordinator (Comms)

B&Q

Jul 2019 - Sep 2019 (2 months)

Coordinated deployment activities for a short-term laptop upgrade programme (5,000 devices), ensuring a smooth rollout across UK and International sites.

Project Coordination Stakeholder Management Data Management Communications Operations Deployment Coordination

PMO Coordinator

Associated British Ports

Nov 2017 - Apr 2019 (1 year 5 months)

Coordinated project activities and communications across an IT portfolio and a major EU Cyber Security Audit, strengthening stakeholder engagement, delivery visibility and audit readiness.

Stakeholder Engagement Reporting Cybersecurity Compliance UK Ministry of Defence Procedures Audit Readiness

PMO Support Officer

Freightliner Group

Jul 2017 - Nov 2017 (4 months)

Coordinated delivery activities for the Microsoft Great Plains integration project (3,000 users across the UK and USA), supporting a structured rollout across multiple UK and US sites.

Microsoft Great Plains User Training Reporting Stakeholder Management Delivery Coordination

Project/Communications Coordinator

Merck Life Sciences

Jul 2016 - Jun 2017 (11 months)

Worked closely with the Global R&D Director while leading executive communications, high-profile events and strategic engagement activities across the Global R&D Division.

Executive Communication Event Management Stakeholder Engagement Content Creation

Production/Project Coordinator

Silver Productions

Mar 2014 - Jun 2016 (2 years 3 months)

Delivered end-to-end coordination across creative film and media productions, supporting project delivery, production logistics, stakeholder communication and operational management from planning through to post-production.

Event Planning Production Coordination Crew Management PR Media