Lesley Sackey
@lesleysackey
Experienced project manager specializing in digital transformation initiatives.
What I'm looking for
With over 10 years of combined experience in project management, quality assurance, and business analysis, I have successfully led digital transformation initiatives across various sectors, including financial services. My expertise lies in managing service-oriented project delivery using both Waterfall and Agile frameworks, ensuring product quality and operational efficiency through meticulous attention to detail.
I thrive on stakeholder engagement and have a proven track record of fostering cross-functional team success. My ability to recommend and implement business solutions through collaboration in Scrum processes has resulted in significant cost savings. I am a self-motivated professional who values effective communication and is eager to take my career to the next level.
Experience
Work history, roles, and key accomplishments
Project Manager
University of Nottingham
Feb 2024 - Present (1 year 5 months)
Managed multiple projects simultaneously, overseeing budget and resource allocation, and creating comprehensive project documentation. Prepared and presented monthly reports to the Project Board, ensuring project performance against plans and timely completion of milestones.
PMO (Digital Development project)
Slimming World
Oct 2022 - Dec 2022 (2 months)
Facilitated and supported meetings and workshops, managing the RAID log and various project trackers. Assisted with compiling project reports and documentation, ensuring timely review and adherence to scope through stage gate processes.
Product Owner
JAJA Finance Limited
Dec 2020 - Mar 2021 (3 months)
Led the integration and migration of customer details across three existing credit card systems, focusing on data quality and compliance for operational efficiency. Utilized Jira and Confluence to ensure timely, in-scope, and within-budget delivery of the system migration product.
Business Analysis Support
RBS
Jul 2019 - Nov 2019 (4 months)
Facilitated investigation activities for solution development and options appraisal for a new project, ensuring compliance with FCA guidelines. Conducted fact-find calls with clients to assess financial loss, requested and reviewed evidence, and calculated redress using approved systems.
Scrum Master
Lloyds Banking Group
Feb 2018 - Jun 2019 (1 year 4 months)
Applied Agile Scrum principles to facilitate the successful delivery of a Learning & Development Programme, proactively removing impediments and coaching the team. Facilitated discussion, decision-making, and conflict resolution, working with the Product Manager to refine the product backlog.
Education
Degrees, certifications, and relevant coursework
De Montfort University
BSc (Hons), Psychology & Forensic Science
Studied Psychology and Forensic Science, gaining a comprehensive understanding of human behavior and scientific investigation methods. Developed analytical and critical thinking skills applicable to various professional fields.
Certified Agile Scrum
Certificate, Agile Scrum
Obtained certification in Agile Scrum, demonstrating proficiency in agile methodologies and scrum framework for project management. This certification enhances skills in facilitating agile teams and delivering projects efficiently.
PRINCE2® Project Management
Practitioner Certificate, Project Management
Achieved PRINCE2® Project Management Practitioner certification, validating advanced knowledge and practical application of the PRINCE2 methodology. This enables effective management of complex projects.
PRINCE2® Project Management
Foundation Certificate, Project Management
Completed the PRINCE2® Project Management Foundation Certificate, establishing a solid understanding of the PRINCE2 principles and processes. This foundational knowledge supports effective project participation and management.
The Chartered Insurance Institute (CII)
Certificate, Mortgage Advice
Earned the Certificate in Mortgage Advice (CMAP) from The Chartered Insurance Institute (CII). This certification demonstrates expertise in providing mortgage advice and understanding relevant regulations.
The Chartered Insurance Institute (CII)
Certificate, Regulations & Ethics
Completed the Regulations & Ethics certificate from The Chartered Insurance Institute (CII). This certification ensures a strong understanding of regulatory frameworks and ethical practices in the financial services industry.
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