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Marianne Agolia

@marianneagolia

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Accomplished project management professional with multidisciplinary experience.

United Kingdom

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What I'm looking for

I am seeking a role that fosters collaboration, encourages innovation, and offers opportunities for professional growth.

I am an accomplished Project Management Professional with extensive experience managing high-value multidisciplinary projects and programs. My expertise lies in adaptive planning, project analysis, and proactive organization, enabling me to build and nurture productive stakeholder relationships. I thrive in environments where I can provide excellent service to steering committees and stakeholders, ensuring effective communication and project delivery.

Throughout my career, I have successfully delivered impactful programs across the West of England and South Wales, including the Filton Bank Rail Electrification project and the Oldbury & Berkeley Nuclear Power plant project. I pioneered the creation of the Project Management Office framework for the Western Gateway Project, which has significantly improved project governance and delivery. My analytical skills allow me to diagnose problems and present findings clearly, ensuring that all stakeholders are informed and engaged.

With a strong background in both technical and functional skills, I have a proven track record in risk management, communication, and stakeholder management. I am passionate about continuous improvement and have successfully implemented strategies that resulted in significant cost savings and enhanced project outcomes. I am now looking to leverage my skills in a challenging new role that allows me to contribute to meaningful projects.

Experience

Work history, roles, and key accomplishments

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Project Support Officer

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South Gloucestershire Council

Mar 2024 - Present (1 year 3 months)

Provided excellent service to Western Gateway Steering Committees and Partnership Board, ensuring effective and timely project communications. Undertook effective research, data gathering, and analysis to diagnose problems and issues, presenting findings clearly and comprehensively. Created and maintained effective tools and best practices for portfolio delivery and coordination.

Project Management Stakeholder Management Risk Management Data Analysis Microsoft Office Suite Visio Continuous Improvement Governance Budget Management

Student Academic Research Partner

University of Worcester

Feb 2023 - Present (2 years 4 months)

Involved in running focus groups and interviews, collating and analysing research data. Created new learning resources and worked on developments in curriculum design. Presented findings to colleagues across the University and wrote formal project reports.

Research Data Analysis Curriculum Design Presentation Skills Focus Groups

Project and Quality Officer

Age UK Herefordshire & Worcestershire

Dec 2022 - Present (2 years 6 months)

Coordinated the administration of a portfolio of projects supporting the Charity's organisational objectives, including Age UK Charity Quality Standard (CQS) certification and data migration. Supported quality improvement projects, acting as a central point of contact and arranging meetings. Coordinated the production of funding applications and managed project changes.

Project Coordination Quality Improvement Funding Applications Data Migration Microsoft Teams SharePoint Administrative Support

Project Manager

Impact Hub Lagos

Jan 2022 - Present (3 years 5 months)

Provided leadership and direction to the project team, ensuring project and team progression. Managed and engaged high-profile stakeholders within the GIZ A/Nigerian German Centre and Impact Hub Network programme. Managed a project budget of 750,000 Euro within agreed scope and cost.

Project Management Stakeholder Engagement Budget Management Risk Management Presentation Skills Change Control

Project Manager

JAF Power

Feb 2011 - Present (14 years 4 months)

Created and implemented roll-out strategies, communicating plans to ensure team progression and buy-in. Collaborated with stakeholders to collect project requirements and ensure the team met project objectives. Analyzed opportunities for process improvement and suggested adjustments.

Process Improvement Change Management Budget Management Resource Management